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What standing for righteousness doesn't mean
In a 'go with the flow' kind of world, Christians are faced with the dilemma of being salt and light while not being too arrogantly zealous for righteous living.

Barack Obama at 55: What does he have to say about his Christian faith?
Here are four quotes which reveal some of what he's had to say about his Christian beliefs over the years.

Nigeria: Split emerges in Boko Haram - world's deadliest Islamist group
It's reported that a split has emerged among one of the most deadly Islamist groups in the world. Boko Haram has been responsible for numerous atrocities in several African countries - including the mass kidnap of Nigerian schoolgirls.

Pastor John Piper says Satan is fooling people into thinking 'the practice of sodomy is delightful, not deadly'
Pastor John Piper, founder of Desiring God and former pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, warns people against the dangers of same-sex relationships and other lies Satan wants people to believe.

Sadie Robertson says God answered her prayers to give her opportunity to share His love to the world
As a young girl, "Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson used to pray to God, asking Him to give her the opportunity to share His love and kindness to the rest of the world.

TV viewers offended when Coronation Street vicar kisses another man
More than 60 people complained to the UK's broadcast watchdog Ofcom when the vicar in the popular television soap Coronation Street kissed another man.

Atheist group forces U.S. courthouse to put down Christian flag
The atheist group Freedom From Religion Foundation (FRFF) recently scored a victory over Bryan County Courthouse, after it managed to get its officials to take down a Christian flag from its Superior Courtroom.

Victoria Osteen shares why parents need to be careful with their words at home
One of the most important things parents can ever do for their children is set a good example. Some parents think that all they need to do is lecture their children, and their children will follow.

Senior Church of England clergyman found guilty of historic sex abuse
A retired clergyman in the Church of England faces a possible prison sentence after being found guilty of historic sex abuse.

Spain: Franciscan friar assaulted in 'Christianophobic' attack
Police in Spain are hunting a Moroccan man who tried to rip the crucifix from the neck of a Franciscan friar and then tried to kill him.

Keswick Unconventional: Glorifying God through his gifts
Keswick Unconventional is "an opportunity to come along and explore the Christian faith via the arts in the form of concerts, drama, story-telling, film and much more".

Muslim girl says her father threw her body down a well after killing her â but Jesus was there to catch her and restore her life
Jesus Christ caught a Muslim girl killed and thrown down a well by her own father. If that sounded like an incredible storyline, the next thing that followed is even more astonishing: Jesus restored the girl's life!

Billy Graham provides classic answer to timeless question raised by 6-year-old boy: 'Where did God come from?'
"Where did God come from?" A six-year-old boy has been asking this question to his father who admitted that he could not answer such a question. The father then relayed the question to Rev. Billy Graham through his syndicated column in the Kansas City Star.

Pastor dies of malnutrition while trying to emulate Jesus' fasting for 40 days and 40 nights in the wilderness
A 44-year-old pastor in South Africa tried to emulate Jesus Christ who fasted in the wilderness for 40 days and 40 nights to prepare for His ministry as written in the gospels of Luke, Mark and Matthew.

World Vision's Gaza manager charged with supporting Hamas militants
Israel has charged a senior World Vision employee with providing support to the Hamas movement, the organisation has announced.

Russell Square stabbings: Local churches offer prayer
A 19-year-old Norwegian national of Somali origin has been arrested on suspicion of murder after armed police responded to the stabbings.