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How to understand Justin Welby\'s vision for Christian unity
How to understand Justin Welby's vision for Christian unity

The Archbishop of Canterbury's decision to summon Anglican primates to a meeting at Canterbury to discuss the future of the Anglican Communion could lead to new Christian unity.

The contradiction at the heart of Christian Zionism
The contradiction at the heart of Christian Zionism

If Christian Zionists believe God wants Jews to become Christians, that's a problem for Jews.

Chinese pastor missing as cross-removal campaign continues
Chinese pastor missing as cross-removal campaign continues

Concern is growing for human rights activists and pastors embroiled in an ongoing church and cross demolition campaign on the east coast of China.

Burkina Faso in crisis as military takes power in coup
Burkina Faso in crisis as military takes power in coup

Demonstrations have taken place in favour of the ousted president.

Jesus gives us what we actually need, not what we think we need
Jesus gives us what we actually need, not what we think we need

In Mark's Gospel it says Jesus had compassion, because people were like sheep without a shepherd. What does this tell us about his nature?

\'War Room\' scoring big at the box office — and changing people\'s lives for good as well
'War Room' scoring big at the box office — and changing people's lives for good as well

The faith-based film "War Room," which shares the story of a couple in the brink of a divorce who managed to save their marriage because of prayer has consistently impressed moviegoers especially after it opened with $11 million during its first weekend.

Carrie Underwood on motherhood: Bodies  change after pregnancy, but that\'s okay
Carrie Underwood on motherhood: Bodies change after pregnancy, but that's okay

Before she even became a mother, Christian country star Carrie Underwood has already been a fitness freak, and has spent many hours out of her busy schedule just to work out and keep her body in shape. Now that she has gone through the joys of pregnancy and childbirth, Underwood realized that her body has become different, but it's a change she welcomes.

Jill Dillard\'s heart aches for people caught in midst of Central America gang violence
Jill Dillard's heart aches for people caught in midst of Central America gang violence

Jill Dillard might currently be taking a break with her family in the United States from their ministry in Central America, but that does not mean that her heart and mind aren't on the mission field.

Russia builds up Syria forces, proposes military talks
Russia builds up Syria forces, proposes military talks

US Secretary of State John Kerry said he was considering the Kremlin proposal.

Russian comedians claim they pranked Elton John in gay rights call: \'I was Putin\'
Russian comedians claim they pranked Elton John in gay rights call: 'I was Putin'

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied that Putin had made the call.

Pope\'s visit to US may worsen Republican Party\'s problem with Hispanic voters
Pope's visit to US may worsen Republican Party's problem with Hispanic voters

Pope Francis is expected to address immigration, the closest issue to Hispanics' hearts.

Hungarian riot police detain migrants, including \'terrorist\'
Hungarian riot police detain migrants, including 'terrorist'

Helmeted riot police and armoured vehicles massed at the border with Serbia.

Jim Bob, Duggar kids shower Michelle with love on her birthday; no word from Josh
Jim Bob, Duggar kids shower Michelle with love on her birthday; no word from Josh

Every time her kids celebrate their birthdays, Michelle Duggar from the former reality show "19 Kids and Counting" does not pass up on the opportunity to greet them and shower them with love. And now that the show's matriarch celebrated her 49th birthday this September, the whole Duggar family reciprocated in kind and poured the loving mother with warm greetings.

Ciara wants to have kids with boyfriend Russell Wilson after they get married

Singer Ciara might be practicing sexual abstinence with her Christian boyfriend Russell Wilson, who is the current quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks, but that does not mean they don't have babies in their minds.

Helping hand from Norway: Billionaire shelters, feeds Syrian refugees in his hotels
Helping hand from Norway: Billionaire shelters, feeds Syrian refugees in his hotels

Norway's Petter Stordalen, who is the owner and CEO of Home Invest, Home Capital, Home Properties, and Nordic Choice Hotels, with over 180 hotels and 13000 employees has decided to be a part of the solution to the world's growing migrant crisis by offering 5,000 free nights in his hotels for refugees who are in need of a place to stay.

103-year-old Georgia woman banned from  her own church for disagreeing with pastor
103-year-old Georgia woman banned from her own church for disagreeing with pastor

Genora Hamm Biggs, 103 has devoted most of her life to the Union Grove Baptist Church in Georgia, even serving as the church's secretary for 40 years. However, when she disagreed with the preaching style of its current pastor, she was banned from attending future church services.