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U.S. government should end legal troubles of nuns who stood up against contraceptives, bishops say
U.S. government should end legal troubles of nuns who stood up against contraceptives, bishops say

There is a chance for the government to make the nuns' legal worries go away, and American bishops are urging U.S. authorities to "seize that opportunity."

Girl with deformed feet can now walk normally thanks to Christian network\'s help
Girl with deformed feet can now walk normally thanks to Christian network's help

The seemingly unreachable dream of a young girl's mother came true, thanks to the generosity of some Christians.

Next U.S. President urged to put persecuted Christians on agenda
Next U.S. President urged to put persecuted Christians on agenda

As the United States presidential race heats up, the head of a Catholic organization is calling on the candidates to put people who are often neglected high up on their agenda: persecuted Christians in the Middle East.

Brian and Bobbie Houston from Hillsong talk about new movie \'Hillsong: Let Hope Rise\'
Brian and Bobbie Houston from Hillsong talk about new movie 'Hillsong: Let Hope Rise'

Brian and Bobbie Houston from Hillsong Church are excitedly waiting for the release of the new "theatrical worship experience" called "Hillsong: Let Hope Rise," which will hit theatres on Sept. 16.

Is Tim Kaine right about Genesis endorsing homosexual acts?
Is Tim Kaine right about Genesis endorsing homosexual acts?

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine, who is a devout Roman Catholic, raised a lot of eyebrows during the Human Rights Campaign's annual Washington D.C. dinner after he said that the Catholic church might one day change its stance against same-sex marriage.

Indian girl forced into prostitution receives new life after hearing Word of God
Indian girl forced into prostitution receives new life after hearing Word of God

A young girl from southern India named Tehmina had a rough start in life. At the age of four, she was already forced to become a temple prostitute because her own impoverished mother, who also served as a prostitute to service Hindu gods in the northern Karnataka state, did not see any other way for her daughter to make a living to support herself and her family as well.

\'Islam is from Satan,\' Pastor Saeed Abedini tells Muslims
'Islam is from Satan,' Pastor Saeed Abedini tells Muslims

Pastor Saeed Abedini, who was imprisoned for over three years in Iran because of his Christian faith, did not mince words when he warned Muslims against their own faith, saying their religion comes from Satan himself.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar share relationship advice to daughter Jinger and her fiancé Jeremy Vuolo?
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar share relationship advice to daughter Jinger and her fiancé Jeremy Vuolo?

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar from the cancelled TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" are so inspired by the relationship shared by their daughter Jinger and her fiance Jeremy Vuolo that they decided to give them some marriage advice that helped define their 32 years of marriage.

Avoiding stress and burn out: God calls us to be productive without being busy
Avoiding stress and burn out: God calls us to be productive without being busy

Believers are born with burdens as they say and we feel that urge to get things done, but we're just too busy.

God is in the business of restoring broken relationships
God is in the business of restoring broken relationships

We all have instances where we have relational dysfunctions. Bitterness, hurt and offence seem like a staple to our broken and imperfect lives. But God is in the process of restoring those areas of relational dysfunction.

When people leaving church doesn\'t concern you, there\'s something wrong
When people leaving church doesn't concern you, there's something wrong

People are leaving local churches and transferring to other churches or even leaving the body of Christ for good. That hurts. And it should hurt.

How to respond to those times when it feels God isn\'t saving the day
How to respond to those times when it feels God isn't saving the day

Over and over again, God has come through in rescuing not just before but even today. The Old Testament alone makes mention of no less than 500 instances where God came to rescue someone.

Grace and pride: a sense entitlement is not a result of God\'s work for us
Grace and pride: a sense entitlement is not a result of God's work for us

When we come to a realisation that everything we have and everything we are comes simply because of the undeserved and unmerited grace of God, it deals with pride and entitlement that tries to deceive us into believing that we deserve a certain pass or treatment.

Why it\'s okay that you\'re not worth God\'s love
Why it's okay that you're not worth God's love

What is our worth? Understanding the gospel points us to two paradoxical realities - our depravity caused by sin which makes us worthless and the gracious sacrifice of Jesus Christ for our souls which makes us priceless.

Fighting to love: How God exemplifies the command to love our enemies
Fighting to love: How God exemplifies the command to love our enemies

Does God have enemies? It really depends on who you ask, but one thing is clear: Not everyone will be quick to admit that they are enemies of God.

Why are some prayers more effective than others?
Why are some prayers more effective than others?

Why are some prayers more effective than others? Here are three things to consider that may shed light on this mystery.