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What do we really know about the Three Wise Men?
Florence Taylor is on the trail of the Magi.

Anti-Islam group, Tea Party gang up on Florida sheriff for hiring a Muslim deputy
The sheriff in Broward County, Florida, is under fire from an anti-Islam group and Tea Party members for hiring and refusing to fire a Muslim deputy who also serves as director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) -Florida.

What 2015 tells us about following Christ: 2. Generosity, evangelism and bravery
it's easy to get depressed when we read headlines about horror. But how should Christians react to them and what do they say to us about God?

Football player, 15, is hailed as hero by President Obama after he shielded 3 girls with his own body during shooting
A 15-year-old football player in Knoxville, Tennessee has been hailed by President Barack Obama as a hero after he was killed Thursday night while trying to protect three girls during a shooting.

Pope Francis warns Vatican: I will reform 'diseased' bureaucracy
The Church's central administration has been rocked by scandals and charges of greed and corruption.

Republican Lindsey Graham drops out of 2016 presidential race
Graham struggled to gain traction in a crowded Republican field dominated by front-runner Donald Trump.

Syrian Christian families seeking asylum detained, separated, 'treated like criminals' upon arrival in U.S.
A Syrian Christian and his family fled their home country because of religious persecution only to be detained upon their arrival in the United States.

New York warns employers: Call a transgender woman 'Mr' and you're breaking the law
New guidelines detail the legal protections of transgender and gender-nonconforming New Yorkers.

Motorbike suicide bomber kills six US troops in Afghanistan
Officials said the attack is the deadliest on US forces this year.

Jimmy Carter reveals inexplicable death of a 'very special child'â his grandson
It was a heartbreaking Sunday service for former United States president Jimmy Carter last December 20, since he opened up about the tragic loss of his 28-year-old grandson Jeremy Carter.

Franklin Graham slams censorship of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' play in Kentucky school just because of one complaint
Reverend Franklin Graham cannot believe that a school district in Kentucky censored the recitation of Linus of the Bible verses Luke 2:8 to 14 in "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

No 'Merry Christmas' in Bethlehem, New York? Fearful town officials told putting up the sign poses no problem
It used to be acceptable to put up signs and greet one another with "Merry Christmas" when December rolls about, but after a dispute concerning the greeting arose in Bethlehem, New York, city officials decided it would be best if they put down the "Merry Christmas" sign that has been put up several years ago.

'Real deal' Santa Claus pays a visit to cancer-stricken country singer Joey Feek, shares message of love
Country singing duo Joey and Rory Feek are trying to maintain a happy disposition this Christmas season despite Joey's frail condition due to cancer. When some of their friends from Arkansas helped by sending a box filled with goodies, they livened up the Feek family Christmas not just because of their thoughtful gifts, but also because of the novel way they delievered it - through Santa Claus.

Prayer is Christians' weapon of choice â just like Jesus â when face to face with evil, says author David Ireland
Even though the world is fraught with bad news, people can still find comfort in God's love and strength. Dr. David D. Ireland, author of the new book called "The Weapon of Prayer: Mastering Your Greatest Defense Against the Enemy" believes that Christians must use their connection to God to battle all the negativity that seems to pervade the world nowadays.

How does a Christian practice true biblical forgiveness? Rick Warren shares 4 steps
A lot of people are confused what forgiveness truly means, says Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church. Because of this, they go through all kinds of misconceptions about forgiveness and hold "onto past hurts at an unhealthy level."

Church minister recalls personal encounter with an angel: 'They're here, protecting us, serving us, helping us'
Angels have been described in the Bible including the captivating roles they play in the Christmas story. But still, some people believe angels are just myths and unreal since they don't see winged creatures around them taking off on rescue missions.