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5 signs that you\'re a natural evangelist
5 signs that you're a natural evangelist

God has called each and every believer to spread the good news of Jesus Christ and the hope that is found in Him so we can be effective witnesses. However, God has appointed and gifted some with a natural and exemplary drive and call to evangelize.

Does my sin affect my worship?
Does my sin affect my worship?

Worshiping God is never dependent on whether we are worthy to enter His presence or not because if it was we'd all be disqualified. It is rather an acknowledgment of what Jesus has done for us so that we are now free to enter His presence.

US military punishes 16 over deadly Afghan hospital bombing
US military punishes 16 over deadly Afghan hospital bombing

The strike last October destroyed a hospital run by the international medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres.

Upcoming supernatural TV series \'Preacher\' draws flak for featuring pastor possessed by son of demon and angel
Upcoming supernatural TV series 'Preacher' draws flak for featuring pastor possessed by son of demon and angel

There will be a new show from AMC network called "Preacher" that is already drawing a lot of heat from Christian viewers because its main character is the child of an angel and a demon who possesses the body of a pastor.

Jill Duggar Dillard linked to midwifery mishap 2 years ago; mother partly blames her for daughter\'s cerebral palsy
Jill Duggar Dillard linked to midwifery mishap 2 years ago; mother partly blames her for daughter's cerebral palsy

Jill Duggar Dillard from the new TLC series "Jill and Jessa: Counting On" is currently in hot water for a disastrous midwifery incident that took place two years ago.

Billy Graham says a married man looking at sexy magazines is breaking his marital vow
Billy Graham says a married man looking at sexy magazines is breaking his marital vow

A married man wrote to world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham, telling him that he does not see anything wrong with viewing sexy magazines. The man says that his past-time is much better than viewing hard-core pornography. However, he admits that he has kept the sexy magazines away from his wife's knowledge.

Pastor Andy Stanley says Jesus never \'dumbed down\' the truth to please people
Pastor Andy Stanley says Jesus never 'dumbed down' the truth to please people

North Point Community Church senior pastor Andy Stanley says that Jesus Christ cared more for His people rather than status and appearances, and this is something that His followers must emulate from Him.

Target stands to lose at least 1 million customers due to its new \'inclusive\' bathroom policy
Target stands to lose at least 1 million customers due to its new 'inclusive' bathroom policy

Retail giant Target thought it would be welcoming more customers when it made the decision promoting "inclusive" bathrooms, which would allow people to use store bathrooms based on their gender preference. However, the company's plan backfired since it is now at risk losing hundreds of thousands of customers who no longer feel safe using their facilities.

Petition calls for \'Game of Thrones\' boycott, says show should be called \'Shame of Thrones\' for \'normalising sexual violence\'
Petition calls for 'Game of Thrones' boycott, says show should be called 'Shame of Thrones' for 'normalising sexual violence'

HBO's series "Game of Thrones" might have a lot of devoted fans, but there is a growing number of upset viewers who have threatened to boycott the show for "normalising sexual violence" and for turning graphic depictions of rape and torture sex into "mass entertainment."

Adopted son charged with murder after Christian pastor and wife shot dead
Adopted son charged with murder after Christian pastor and wife shot dead

A much-loved Christian pastor and his wife have been shot dead in Alabama in the US.

Welsh elections: What do the parties say about faith?
Welsh elections: What do the parties say about faith?

Christian Today looks at the parties' manifesto for what they say about faith

Wedding season is almost upon us! Here\'s how to survive if you\'re a single Christian
Wedding season is almost upon us! Here's how to survive if you're a single Christian

While it's standard practice for couples to take a marriage preparation course, there's no such equivalent for their single guests - who will attend on average three weddings a year. So, what can single Christians do to get through wedding season with their joy and self-worth in tact?

\'If you ignore your neighbour, you\'re ignoring God\': Nine Bible verses on loving others
'If you ignore your neighbour, you're ignoring God': Nine Bible verses on loving others

The close proximity that loving your neighbour has to the first and greatest commandment is evidence of its significance. It's one instruction that we can't afford to ignore. Here are eight Bible verses which illustrate why we should love our neighbour:

Northern Ireland: Catholic bishops tell voters to avoid pro-abortion candidates
Northern Ireland: Catholic bishops tell voters to avoid pro-abortion candidates

Catholic bishops in Northern Ireland have urged voters away from candidates who may support a change in the region's conservative abortion laws.

Practising Muslims will surpass Christians in Europe very soon, says Belgian minister
Practising Muslims will surpass Christians in Europe very soon, says Belgian minister

Belgian Minister Koen Geens has said that the number of practising Muslims in Europe will "very soon" surpass those of practising Christians.

ISIS fighter gets only $50 a month but can get more if he has more wives, children and sex slaves
ISIS fighter gets only $50 a month but can get more if he has more wives, children and sex slaves

Contrary to claims that Islamic State (ISIS) fighters are given attractive pay for rendering dangerous services, new documents released by a scholarly journal reveals they only get a pittance monthly salary of $50 but could be given subsidies if they have more wives, children and even sex slaves.