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5 Bible verses for when you're going from busy to burnout
We never want to become too busy for what really matters. If you know you're saying "I can't, I'm busy" to friends, colleagues, family members and even God far too often, take a look over these Bible verses.

8 Bible verses on the dangers of being a lukewarm Christian
When it comes to God, we shouldn't be afraid or put off by the need to give our all. If you think you're a lukewarm Christian or know someone that is, then these Bible verses will help you see why there can be no in between when it comes to loving Him.

'No' doesn't always mean 'never': what to do when God doesn't give you what you want
Be comforted that God knows your heart best, and if it belongs to Him, He will always give you what is right for it.

Idleness: why God dislikes it and how to keep it out of your faith life
Idleness is something that God dislikes. It is the state of being lazy, inactive and without motion. Worse, it is also the state of being superficial, pointless and purpose-less â something that God didn't create you for.

What to do if your life is controlled more by fear and irritation than grace and peace
The Christian life is marked by grace and a "peace that surpasses all understanding" (see Philippians 4:7) coming from the Lord. However, if your life is marked by fear and irritation more than the Godly traits of peace and grace, something is definitely wrong.

What are the hallmarks of a marriage rooted in Christ?
A hallmark sets something apart from another, like real gold from fake gold. So what are some of the traits that make a Christian marriage distinctive?

Removed memorial crosses for fallen soldiers in Georgia put back after public outcry
Memorial Day crosses that honoured fallen soldiers in Hiram, Georgia were put back Wednesday by the city council after they were taken down due to a complaint.

Husband of fitness instructor slain in Texas church tells killer: 'I will forgive you if you surrender'
The husband of a fitness instructor who was murdered in a Texas church last month is willing to forgive her wife's killer only if he or she surrenders.

Acting Brazil president names evangelical leaders to top government posts amid crisis
Amid the political turmoil in Brazil, evangelical Christians are reportedly being brought to the forefront of the political arena as a new government takes provisional charge of the country.

U.S. Navy corpsman risks his life in rescuing woman trapped in a burning car: 'I feel like God used one'
A U.S. Navy corpsman suddenly found himself playing the role of the "hero" in a disaster movie.

Saudi Arabia and Iran fail to agree on Hajj deal
The great Sunni and Shia powers were trying to agree a deal on Iranian citizens visiting Mecca

Islamic State advances near Turkish border, civilians trapped
Islamic State fighters captured territory from Syrian rebels near the Turkish border on Friday and inched closer to a town on a supply route for foreign-backed insurgents fighting the jihadists, a monitoring group said.

Together, 3 sisters from Utah fight cancer with faith, hope and humour: 'Attitude means everything'
By an uncanny twist of fate, three sisters from Utah found themselves afflicted with the same deadly diseaseâcancerâbut they certainly aren't going down without a good fight.

Bathroom lawsuit could send transgender rights to Supreme Court
A lawsuit brought by Texas and other states against the Obama administration's policy on bathroom access may move the United States closer to a resolution on transgender rights by putting the issue on a trajectory for the Supreme Court.

Hitler a Christian fighter? No way, says author Matt Barber, pointing out that he's actually an Islam apologist and atheist
German politician and Nazi leader Adolf Hitler professed to be a Christian during his lifetime, and claimed to have done acts in the name of God. However, blogger Matt Barber believes otherwise.

Creationist Ken Ham invites 'Science Guy' Bill Nye to Ark Encounter tour, offers free passes to veterans on May 30
Answers in Genesis founder Ken Ham and "The Science Guy" Bill Nye have had their differences, especially concerning creationism, but Ham wants to set these aside as he invited Nye to visit the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky.