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Christian beauty blogger says God commanded abstinence before marriage because sex creates permanent bond
Christian beauty blogger says God commanded abstinence before marriage because sex creates permanent bond

Courtney Raine said she believes that God prescribed abstinence before marriage to protect people emotionally and physically because people become attached to the first person they have sex with by forming a "chemical bond" during intercourse.

Canadian court rules two men and one woman in polyamorous relationship can be legal parents of child
Canadian court rules two men and one woman in polyamorous relationship can be legal parents of child

Two men and a woman involved in a polyamorous relationship can all be considered as the legal parents of a child born within the unconventional family, a Canadian court has ruled.

Don't let feelings of shame tempt you to hide your sin
Don't let feelings of shame tempt you to hide your sin

Sometimes in our fear and shame, our instinct is to hide our sin and keep it out of sight.

Christians are not of this world but we still need to care for this world
Christians are not of this world but we still need to care for this world

Proverbs 19:17 tells us, "He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done."

5 Lies Christians Need To Stop Believing About The Church
5 Lies Christians Need To Stop Believing About The Church

Jesus said in Matthew 24:4 "See that no one leads you astray." Jesus must have foreseen the many lies that would try to destroy our view of His work through us and through the church.

Sacrifice: When Less Is More and More Is Less
Sacrifice: When Less Is More and More Is Less

We live in a world that wants you to believe that you need more of everything. But Godly principles will show us that more isn't always better and that there is a need to sacrifice more to gain much more.

Fox News' Harris Faulkner says her faith and military upbringing have shaped her values
Fox News' Harris Faulkner says her faith and military upbringing have shaped her values

Harris Faulkner, co-host of Fox's popular talk show "Outnumbered," believes that much of her success is a result of her military upbringing, but it is her faith in God that gives her a purpose in life.

Irish PM says Catholic hospitals cannot opt out of abortions
Irish PM says Catholic hospitals cannot opt out of abortions

Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has stated that Catholic hospitals will have to perform abortions when the government implements new rules that will allow women to terminate their pregnancies.

Indian Christian couple arrested before wedding over complaint of 'forcible conversion'
Indian Christian couple arrested before wedding over complaint of 'forcible conversion'

A Christian couple who were about to get married were reportedly arrested at the wedding venue in India's Jharkhand state two weeks ago after the bride's father accused them of forcible conversion.

Researchers discover hidden texts in ancient Christian manuscripts in Sinai monastery
Researchers discover hidden texts in ancient Christian manuscripts in Sinai monastery

A team of researchers have found ancient hidden writings in early Christian manuscripts that are currently housed in the world's oldest working monastery in Egypt.

Christian calligraphers cannot turn down orders for same-sex wedding invitations, Arizona court rules
Christian calligraphers cannot turn down orders for same-sex wedding invitations, Arizona court rules

The Arizona Court of Appeals has upheld a city ordinance that requires two Christian business owners to provide services for same-sex weddings despite their religious objections.

Country singer Coffey Anderson asks fans to pray for his sick wife recovering from surgery
Country singer Coffey Anderson asks fans to pray for his sick wife recovering from surgery

Country singer Coffey Anderson has asked his followers on social media to pray for his wife, Criscilla, who is recovering from surgery and still awaiting some test results.

Richard Baxter: 9 quotes from England's Puritan pastor
Richard Baxter: 9 quotes from England's Puritan pastor

Richard Baxter (1615-1691) was one of the greatest of England's Puritan clergy.

Trump promises action to improve plight of persecuted Christians in North Korea

US President Donald Trump has revealed that plans are underway to help Christians who are facing persecution in North Korea.

Parents, coaches complain of 'unfair advantage' after transgender track athletes win state championship
Parents, coaches complain of 'unfair advantage' after transgender track athletes win state championship

Parents, coaches and student-athletes are calling for a policy change on a high school track and field competition in Connecticut after two transgender athletes took the top spots at the state championship for girls.

Ex-LGBTQ activists campaign against California bill seeking to criminalize attempts to change sexual orientation
Ex-LGBTQ activists campaign against California bill seeking to criminalize attempts to change sexual orientation

Former LGBTQ activists and Christian leaders have launched a campaign against a controversial bill that seeks to ban any attempts to change a person's sexual orientation.