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Holy Week - and the resistance of Jesus in the face of violence and terror
A holy image for Holy Week: Saffyah Khan, a young woman from Birmingham, was photographed at the weekend, leaping to support a woman wearing a hijab, at a demonstration by the English Defence League.
'The Winds of Winter' release date, plot news: George R.R. Martin's projects further delaying 'The Winds of Winter'
"A Song of Ice and Fire" author George R.R. Martin has not said much about the upcoming installment in the fantasy novel series "The Winds of Winter," aside from it being a work in progress.
'Jane the Virgin' season 3 spoilers, news: Exec teases Jane's love interests
Fans grieved with Jane Gloriana Villanueva (Gina Rodriguez) when she lost the love of her life in the first half of "Jane the Virgin" season 3. Michael Cordero (Brett Dier) will be missed, but, with new potential love interests arriving in the episodes to come, will Jane be ready to open her heart to love again?
Do fervent prayers guarantee answers from God?
Everybody wants answered prayers, and many even want their prayers answered right away. When God chooses to stay silent, some believers are tempted to just stop praying altogether.
What have Easter bunnies and Easter eggs got to do with Easter anyway?
For Christians, Easter is all about Jesus, but other traditions have sprung up with it and you're probably wondering why.
It's easy to over-complicate the gospel. Here's how to avoid it
Sometimes we make Christianity sound too complicated. We talk in theological jargon, forgetting that, in essence, Christianity is all about a person â it is all about Christ.
'The joy of the Lord is our strength': 7 Christian jokes to lift your spirits
Laughter is good for you, and is a gift from God. Here are seven jokes inspired by the Bible and the Church.
Can we avoid Holy Week hypocrisy?
Last week I found myself doing exactly the sort of thing I decry in others, and which seems to me to go against the gospel Jesus taught â and which I claim to preach â in so many ways.
'Doctor Who' news, spoilers: Showrunner teases new monsters
Peter Capaldi will be returning for the last time as the twelfth doctor of BBC's long-running series "Doctor Who." When the series returns with all-new episodes, viewers will come across new and old-school monstrous characters.
'American Crime Story' season 3 cast news, updates: Ricky Martin joins cast as Gianni Versace's lover
Puerto Rican singing sensation Ricky Martin has recently been cast on FX's true crime anthology series, "American Crime Story." In the third season of the show, the singer will portray the lover of the late designer Gianni Versace.
Who was King Jehoshaphat and what can we learn from him?
The Bible presents to us various rulers and persons of authority, and all of them serve as examples of what Godly and ungodly leadership produces. One of these rulers, King Jehoshaphat, is a great example to learn from.
What do Scientologists actually believe in?
One of the most controversial cults that have emerged in recent times is Scientology and it's important Christians are informed when it comes to their beliefs.
Bible verses to help you fight the Devil, demons and evil spirits
In the spiritual realm we are all at war and the enemy is fierce. Reality is that our enemy, the devil, is a formidable one.
A priest's best friend â how Coco the guide dog will be helping serve parishioners this Holy Week and Easter
Coco, a black retriever/labrador cross will, as ever, be by the side of Canon Stephne van der Toorn, who is parish priest in Brantham, as she presides over the busy Holy Week period and beyond.
Surface Pro 5 rumors: Device to come with dual display
After it was reported that the Surface Phone will be a dual-display device, recent reports suggest that it may not be the case as the leaked images that gave rise to the rumors on what the alleged Microsoft smartphone would look like actually belong to the Surface Pro 5.
'Modern Family' news, updates: Will ABC renew 'Modern Family?'
ABC's popular mockumentary "The Modern Family" wrapped up filming for its eighth season last month. The show is currently in limbo, as the network has shown no signs of a renewal. With a decrease in ratings, reports say that it is in danger of being canceled.