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New research suggests prayer helps reduce addiction
Prayer could help people addicted to alcohol experience fewer cravings, according to a new study.
Feeling weak? 10 Bible verses on the power of God
Here are 10 Bible verses for when we are feeling overwhelmed, reminding us that the power of God lives inside us.
Playing God? Biotech firm seeks to bring brain-dead patients back to life in novel project
An American biotechnology firm will soon begin groundbreaking trials to test a new technique to bring clinically dead patients back to life by regenerating their brains, after the company secured ethical approval from state health watchdogs.
Atheist group accused of bullying public schools by opposing students' trip to Ken Ham's Creation Museum
An atheist organization is opposing the trips of three U.S. public schools to evangelist Ken Ham's Creation Museum in Kentucky.
Professor sues Catholic university for firing him over blog post pointing out instructor's pro-gay rights stance
A professor sued the Marquette University in Wilwaukee, Wisconsin, for suspending him in 2014 over a blog post and deciding to terminate his tenure.
Trump certain to win Republican nomination after rival Kasich quits
Donald Trump is certain to become the Republican nomination for US President and his sole remaining rival, John Kasich, quit.
To the mayor of the unemployed, the lonely, the grieving and the invisible
Patrick Regan writes to the future Mayor of London.
Bangladesh Islamist party leader to hang for war crimes
Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a final appeal from the leader of the top Islamist party against death sentence for atrocities committed during the 1971 war of independence, lawyers said, meaning he could be hanged at any time.
U.S. Catholic colleges accused of boosting 'harmful ideologies' by honouring students with same-sex attraction, LGBTQ members
Eight Catholic colleges in the U.S. are hosting "lavender graduations" to celebrate and honour students with same-sex attraction (SSA) or who are as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ).
Extremist LGBT group now demands that Hollywood produce more movies with gay characters
LGBT advocacy group GLAAD is complaining that Hollywood films are not pro-gay enough, claiming that there is a dearth of gay characters in movies.
Peace in the midst of trials: What to do when you're ready to give up
Do you want pure joy in your life? Imagine having such joy that it cannot be corrupted by your situation, your feelings or by people's opinions. I'm sure everyone would want that kind of pure incorruptible joy.
Leaders must champion excellence more than anyone else
As a leader, Jesus stood always as the standard-bearer of excellence, and He expects no less from Godly leaders that look to do servant leadership that our Lord once did.
Candace Cameron Bure wears 'Jesus Saves, Bro' sweatshirt on 'The View,' sparking controversy
When "The View" host Candace Cameron Bure wore a "Jesus Saves, Bro" sweatshirt on the show, she was accused by some viewers of trying to push her religion on others.
'Duck Dynasty' star Willie Robertson sees no issue with Donald Trump's controversial comments: 'We need somebody tough'
A lot of people don't like the way Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump talks, since he is often tactless and appears boorish and arrogant. But "Duck Dynasty" star Willie Robertson, who has given his endorsement to the business magnate, is unfazed by the criticisms hurled at Trump.
Pentecost 2016: 5 things to pray for in the run-up to this key date in the Christian calendar
Prayer is one way that we can get ourselves ready to mark such a monumental event. Here are some ideas of what to pray for in the lead up to Pentecost.
Showing how close they are, sisters Jill and Jessa Duggar plan to get pregnant at same time
The Duggar siblings from the former TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" have always been as thick as thieves. Even now that they have started families of their own, sisters Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald are proving just how tight they are by synchronising their pregnancy schedules.