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Islamic militants gun down 4 Bible translators in raid on Wycliffe office in Mideast
Islamic militants mercilessly murdered four defenceless Wycliffe Bible translators in the Middle East this week, the Bible translating ministry reported.
U.S. sending more troops to Iraq, bolstering 3,700 soldiers already on the ground, after 'lucky strike' kills Marine
Despite numerous pledges by U.S. President Barack Obama that there would be no American "boots on the ground" in the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS), the Pentagon announced on Sunday that the U.S. is deploying more troops to Iraq.
Office talk: Why 'manic Mondays' are an extension of God's grace
If you've ever heard that popular pop song with the line "It's just another manic Monday," you know what it's like to experience the frantic bustle of the first day of the workweek.
Tullian Tchividjian's LIBERATE ministry folds after affair revelations
Tullian Tchividjian's Liberate Network has dissolved after fresh revelations about his conduct led to his being fired from his position at Willow Creek Presbyterian Church.
Pope Francis likens suffering refugees to Jesus Christ, laments global indifference in Palm Sunday homily
Pope Francis lamented the world's indifference to the flood of refugees from war-torn countries sweeping Europe, comparing today's leaders to the authorities who did not want anything to do with Jesus Christ, leading to his crucifixion.
Obama in Cuba: US President will urge economic, democratic reforms
US President Barack Obama is to press President Raul Castro for economic and democratic reforms while hearing complaints about continued US economic sanctions.
Fake gay conversion therapists forced Utah lesbian to carry backpack full of rocks
A 21-year-old gay woman in Utah said fake therapists subjected her to abuse and made to wear a backpack full of rocks during conversion therapy that she said would only cause damage but not cure.
Assisted suicide proponent withdraws bill before Minnesota Senate committee's vote
A bill that seeks to legalize assisted suicide in Minnesota was withdrawn by its author before a committee voted for it on Wednesday.
South Dakota governor signs 4th pro-life measure requiring doctors to tell abortion facts on women before procedure
South Dakota Govenor Dennis Daugaard signed a bill into law Wednesday that will provide women with information that their chemical abortion can be reversed.
100 times more massive than the sun: 9 new 'monster stars' spotted by Hubble Telescope
Using the unique ultraviolet capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope jointly operated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Space Agency (ESA), an international team of astronomers was able to identify these "monster stars" in the star cluster R136.
Pro-life groups urge Republican lawmakers to reject Obama nomination of Garland as Supreme Court justice
Pro-life groups urged Republicans to reject Judge Merrick Garland, who has been nominated by President Barack Obama to fill the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by Justice Antonin Scalia, who died last month.
U.S. high school girls using IUDs less likely to use condoms, exposing them to STDs, new study shows
High school girls who use intrauterine device and hormone implants are less likely to use condoms, exposing them to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
2 crisis pregnancy centres defy California law requiring them to post abortion signage
Two Sacramento crisis pregnancy centres in California are defying a new state law that requires them to post signs to inform clients of abortion services.
Michigan Catholic groups agree to extend healthcare benefits even to their employees' same-sex partners
Catholic organizations in Michigan have decided to extend health care benefits to "legally domiciled adult" or LDA, or anyone over 18 years old who are living with an employee.
Facebook draws ire of Christian users in Australia for adding feature in support of gay marriage
Social media giant Facebook is currently in hot water after it endorsed same-sex marriage in Australia, now that the country is going to make an important vote on the issue.
Fearful of what may happen after this year's U.S. presidential election? As a Christian, you shouldn't, says Jim Daly
Given the horrible news surrounding the 2016 American presidential elections, Focus On the Family president and CEO Jim Daly said that it's understandable if people feel discouraged about the future.