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Indiana church launches buyback campaign for semi-automatic weapons in response to Parkland shooting
A church in Indiana has launched a gun buyback campaign in response to the school shooting that resulted in 17 deaths in Parkland, Florida in February.

Priests attend week-long conference on exorcism in Rome amid growing demand
Over 250 priests, theologians and psychologists have attended a week-long conference on exorcism as the demand for the ritual grows.

Dwayne Johnson's 'rock' was God during his battle with depression
The Hollywood star formerly known as "The Rock" shared how he dealt with his depression on more than one interview with the press.

3 things we can learn from Paul and Barnabas' being called by the Holy Spirit
Acts 13:1-3 gives to us a picture of how God wants to move in the church. What can we learn from the time God called Paul and Barnabas? Here are a few things.

'Go to the ant': 7 types of laziness for Christians to beware of
We are meant to be active, to work and to produce things. But we don't always realise when we're being lazy.

Ancient Egyptian papyrus is a Christian magical charm
A 1,500-year-old Egyptian papyrus is a magical charm used by early Christians, according to a researcher at Oxford University.

Avoiding brokenness: 6 words only Christian use that make no sense to anyone else
Beyond the obvious register of believer jargon, there's another set of words which are a bit more problematic.

What's it like to be a child of God? 3 things to know
Don't you just love it when your very own God rejoices because of you?

Why is it important to ask God to set a guard over your mouth?
We who have been called by God to be His ambassadors should know that our words bear great weight, and should be very, very careful with the words we allow to come out of our mouths.
Syrian church leaders questions legality of U.S. air strikes
Leaders of the Catholic and Orthodox churches in Syria have condemned the air strikes carried out by the U.S. against military compounds in the country and they are also raising questions about the legality of the operation.

Can an atheist go to heaven?
Can an atheist go to heaven? Categorically not, is the traditional answer. Heaven is reserved for those who have repented of their sins and trusted in Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour and Lord.

Does God really care about my future?
Many of us feel uncertain about the future and worry if it will be good to us.

3 Bible verses to encourage you in a time of mourning
We all go through a time of mourning in our lives. Are you in a time of mourning right now and hoping to find some comfort? Here are some Bible verses that will give you the comfort that you need.

3 Biblical ways men can combat sexual lust
Sexual lust remains a strong enemy among men, but in Christ there's victory. Here are some Biblical ways by which we can fight and win against sexual lust.

3 ways your smartphone helps you in your walk in Christ
In this article we'll talk about some practical ways to use pocket-sized technology -- our smartphones -- to help us in our walk with Christ.

3 things Christians married to non-believers should always remember
Marriage is a God-ordained union of two different people that they may become as one. This is a truth that no man or woman can avoid. Here are a few things Christians married to non-Christians should always remember to think and do.