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The fascinating stories behind these 3 famous carols
Carols, many of them familiar from childhood days, are a huge part of Christmas.
UN hits North Korea with petroleum sanctions
The UN resolution seeks to ban nearly 90 per cent of refined petroleum exports to North Korea.

The country where 'Merry Christmas' means you're betraying your religion
Malaysia's growing ties to Saudi Arabia â and its puritan Salafi-Wahhabi Islamic doctrines â are coming under new scrutiny as concerns grow over an erosion of traditional religious practices and culture in the multi-ethnic nation.

Storm leaves 90 dead in Philippines mudslides
The casualties, most of them inflicted late on Friday, were all on the main southern island of Mindanao, they said.

Modern magus: The Israeli entrepreneur who's growing myrrh, frankincense and â gold?
The aromatic plants bestowed on the infant Jesus are being cultivated by an Israeli entrepreneur who aims to transform the gifts of the Christmas story into therapeutic balms and incense.

Tight security for Christians facing worldwide Christmas terror threat
Majority-Muslim countries in Asia and the Middle East were particularly nervous after US President Donald Trump's recent announcement he intends to relocate the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

Is Christmas celebrated in the Bible?
Does the Bible celebrate Christmas? Let's talk about that.

What we can know about angels from their encounters with Jesus' disciples
The Bible tells us that angels exist. To help us know them better, let's look at their encounters with men just like us: the disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.

3 things that every Christian dad should keep in mind
Christian fathers are given this wonderful privilege to experience being a father, just like our Father in heaven.

5 Bible verses to meditate on this Christmas Day
To help all of us get to know the Lord Jesus Christ better, here are a few Bible verses we should meditate on this Christmas Day.

3 ways Christian couples can prepare for a better year ahead
The thought that 2018 is coming in just a few days' time should excite all married couples out there.

5 Bible verses if you're feeling alone during the New Year
New Year's Eve could be the most festive time of the year for many, but for some it could be the loneliest.

5 Bible verses to read when the clock strikes twelve on New Year's Eve
It's always a good thing to start all endeavors with the Lord. That said, wouldn't it be a great idea to let God sit at the helm once the New Year comes?

How you can be a new wineskin for God's new wine
If we want to be able to receive Jesus' teachings, we've got to become new wineskins. If we want to be able to receive and embrace new revelation from God's word, we've got to become new wineskins.

Here's one thing that will distinguish true followers of Christ
Sometimes we can carry the name of Christ but not follow Him.

3 fun ways Christian couples can develop teamwork
The Bible emphasizes the importance of teamwork among people, particularly married Christian couples.