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Christians Mourn As Death Toll From Cairo Church Bombing Rises
The death toll from the Cairo church bombing has risen to 26 after an injured woman died at the weekend.

Single Adults Now Outnumber Married Ones in U.S. as Fewer Millennials Marry and Go to Church, Speaker Says
Marriage between man and woman today "is becoming extinct," according to a speaker at a marriage and family conference in U.S.

Are Education Inspectors Unfairly Targeting Christian Schools?
A group of Christian schools that use Bible-based education methods are claiming they have been targeted unfairly by inspectors.

Charleston Pastor Preaches On Revival And Restoration After Dylann Roof Verdict
Revival and restoration was the theme in the Charleston church where Dylann Roof killed nine black churchgoers last year.

Syria Evacuation Plans In Chaos As Gunmen Burn Refugee Buses
Armed men burned five buses that were supposed to be used for an evacuation near Idlib in Syria on Sunday, stalling a deal to allow thousands to depart from the last rebel pocket in Aleppo.

Pope, Bishops Called On To Break Stalemate in Democratic Republic Of Congo
Talks in Democratic Republic of Congo between the ruling coalition and the opposition failed to reach a compromise on the political future of President Joseph Kabila, who is set to stay in power when his mandate ends on Monday.

Church Asked To Mediate Between Indigenous People And Chinese Mining Company In Ecuador
Ecuador sent soldiers and police on Thursday to an isolated jungle area after a policeman was killed and several security officials injured in a violent protest against a Chinese copper exploration project amid conflicts between mining companies and indigenous communities.

Aleppo: Will A Deal Be Reached To Evacuate Rebel Held Areas?
A new deal is being negotiated to complete the evacuation of rebel-held areas of Syria's east Aleppo which ground to a halt on Friday after demands from pro-government forces that people also be moved out of two villages besieged by insurgents.

Suicide Bomber Kills At Least 30 Soldiers In Yemen's Aden
A suicide bomber killed at least 30 soldiers in the southern Yemeni port city of Aden on Sunday, officials there said, a week after an attack by the militant Islamic State group killed 50 troops nearby.

How To Avoid Family Arguments And Have A Stress-Free Christmas
Sarah Abell gives some advice on how to keep the peace this Christmas.

Why Do Matthew And Luke Have Different Records Of Jesus' Ancestors?
Who were Jesus' ancestors? Read Matthew's Gospel and you get one answer. Read Luke's (3:23-37) and you get another.

Your Calling Isn't Just Tied Up to Your Job Description
No matter how noble the job, your calling is so much more than what you do for a living.

Is It Wrong to Shower Our Kids With Gifts at Christmas?
Christmas gifts may be the one thing that our children might be looking forward to this Christmas season, and that may be a problem.

Should We Even Talk About Santa This Season?
The heart and core of Christmas has and always will be Christ such that even when all things are missing, there is still cause for cheer.

Facing Challenge This Christmas? You're Not Alone
We don't always recognise it, but the Christmas story was one that started off on a sour note.

3 Ways to Avoid Being Blindsided by Sin
Do you want to avoid being blindsided by sin, especially at a time when you thought you wouldn't fall? Here are some things you should do.