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Baseball pitcher Blake Bivens thanks God for 'most wonderful' family days after their tragic murder
"God has a plan even though I can't see it," Blake Bivens said in the heartbreaking tribute to his wife Emily and 14-month-old son Cullen who were killed alongside her mother allegedly by a teen relative.
Christians cannot be forced to make gay wedding videos, rules US appeals court
An appeals court has ruled in favor of Christian filmmakers who had been told by Minnesota officials that they could not refuse to make videos for same-sex weddings on the grounds of religious objections.
Belief in God is bottom of the list of priorities for Gen Z
When it comes to what young Americans value most, religion trails far behind hard work, community and tolerance, according to new research.
The 'chosen one'? 'I was kidding,' says Trump
Donald Trump tried to brush off comments that he was the "chosen one" to sort out trade talks with China.
John Piper responds to question on Joshua Harris: 'I could commit apostasy...and go to hell' if not for God
In the wake of several prominent Christian leaders publicly abandoning their faith, theologian John Piper has urged believers to retain a proper fear that they, too, could "commit apostasy this afternoon and go to hell" if it weren't for the grace of God.
Radio host compares Donald Trump to Jesus - and the US President likes it
While many Christians have made no secret of their support for Donald Trump, comparisons to the Messiah proved a step too far for several leaders this week.
Billy Graham's grandson Tullian Tchividjian prepares to launch independent church after affairs
As he gets ready for the fall launch of his unaffiliated The Sanctuary church in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Billy Graham's grandson, Tullian Tchividjian, who was stripped of his preaching credentials in 2015 due to extramarital relationships with former congregants, says they were all "consensual" and not an abuse of power.
Shane Claiborne on guns, love and why he wants a new Christian narrative
"Perfect love casts out fear. This is a moment in history when we have to decide will we stand on the side of love or on the side of fear," says the Christian author and activist.
Christian college suspends transgender student after breast reduction surgery
A transgender student at a Christian college in Tennesee has been suspended for "sexual perversion" after undergoing breast reduction surgery.
Most Protestants think they can walk with God just fine on their own
A new survey by Lifeway Research has found conflicting opinions among Protestant Christians about the extent to which they need other Christians to thrive.
'Didn't see that one coming' - Mike Pence was blindsided by wife's Christian school controversy
US Vice President Mike Pence has admitted to being blindsided by the furore that broke out earlier this year when his wife Karen took a job at a Christian school.
Understanding Christians' climate views can lead to better conversations about the environment
I interviewed Christians from many different denominations and found that they don't all think alike when it comes to the environment. Some reject environmentalism, some embrace it, and others modify it to fit their beliefs.
Grieving Dayton community sings 'Amazing Grace' at vigil after second mass shooting over the weekend
The US has been left reeling by two mass shootings in one weekend after a gunman opened fire in a Walmart in El Paso, Texas on Saturday only to be followed less than 24 hours later by another deadly rampage in Dayton, Ohio.
Hispanic Christian leader pleads with political leaders to 'depoliticize' immigration after deadly El Paso shooting
A leader in the Hispanic Christian community has urged US political leaders to embrace a "fact-based approach" to immigration after 20 people were killed in a mass shooting a few miles away from the US-Mexico border.
Trainee pastor, 22, tragically drowns on honeymoon days after tying the knot
Cheyenne Pernice-Hedrick, also 22, has asked for prayers following the heartbreaking death of her husband Dalton Cottrell just three days after their wedding
Donald Trump meets black inner-city pastors
Along with Vice President Mike Pence, Trump met with a group of about 20 clergy as they discussed the progress the administration is making on a number of issues impacting inner cities such as employment, criminal justice, prison re-entry and opportunity zone initiatives.