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Philippine Church Hit By Grenade Attack on Christmas Eve, 16 Hurt
At least 16 people were hurt in a grenade explosion that took place outside a Catholic church during Christmas eve mass in the Philippines.

Stressed Out Over Arguments? Experts Say People Should Talk About and Remember the Past
The Christmas holiday is a time of goodwill and cheer, but sometimes, people can't help but get into arguments with their family members and relatives.

New Year Will See Norway Church And State 'Divorce'
Norway's Lutheran Church and the state of Norway are to "divorce" on January 1 after nearly 500 years together.
Is A Ceasefire In Sight For Syria's Warring Armies?
Turkey and Russia have agreed on a proposal toward a general ceasefire in Syria, Turkey's state-run Anadolu Agency has said.

Nigeria's Hidden Crisis: Millions Go Hungry Because Of Boko Haram Terror
Some 14 million people now need help, of whom four million are in desperate need of food, according to international charities.

5 Questions To Help You Be More Humble
"What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

The One Wedding Vow We Often Forget
How do we make sure that we are living out our vow to "cherish" our partner?

Crushed But Not Defeated: How God Turned This Christian Woman's Life Around
Irene Wilson suffered temporary paralysis after a head-on car crash, but was later ordained and now works in Hull serving some of the city's most vulnerable people.

How Paul Handled Conflict: What The Church Can Learn In Its Debate Over Sexuality
Was the Apostle Paul more like Rowan Williams or Steve Jobs? It depends on whom you ask.

The Gift Of The Magi: A Human Story Of Divine Love
One of O Henry's stories has a Christmas title, and it's guaranteed to reduce even the most stony-hearted reader to tears.

Song Of The Year #3: 'Lush Life' By Zara Larsson
Eight years ago a fresh-faced 10-year-old called Zara Larsson captured the hearts of the nation and won a TV talent competition with her rendition of Celine Dion's 'My Heart Must Go On'.

Kerry To Lay Out A Vision For Israel-Palestine Peace
The speech, less than a month before President Barack Obama leaves office, is expected to be the administration's last word on a decades-old dispute.

How to Start the Next Year Right
2017 is coming in real fast, and it would be great to prepare for its arrival. Do you want to start the next year right? Read on if you do.

Things Christians Should Do Before the Year Ends
2016 is about to end, and 2017 is fast approaching. Before we talk about how to start the coming year right, let's go about how to close the current year the best way. Are you ready?

3 Proofs You've Really Been Born Again
Just like how a person's birth is evidenced by his physical body along with a heartbeat and loud cries, a person who got born again will also show some proof of it. Here are some of them.

5 Signs That a Path Is Not God's Will for You
How can we be sure that we're not walking in the wrong calling and are actively pursuing what God has called us to do? Here are five signs that a path is not God's will for you and that you should get off that route at once.