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UK denies visa to Iraqi nun who fled Islamic State
A nun driven from her home in Iraq by Islamic State has been denied a UK visa to allow her to visit her sick sister, the Catholic Herald reports.

What to pray when your husband has let you down badly
our husband is not a perfect man, there will be at least one point in your lives that he will let you down. How do you deal with it? What do you pray for if that happens?

5 life-changing Bible verses
While you read and learn about the Word of God, there are specific scriptures that will definitely stick and make an impact on your heart. If you already have your list of life-changing Bible verses but also want to know the verses that really made an impact to others, here's a list.

5 things Billy Graham said about heaven
Evangelist Billy Graham remains to be an inspiration to many Christians. He was known for his straightforward style of preaching and his constant encouragement for the Christian community to stay united. He has helped countless Christians begin and continue their walk with God through answering their spiritual and life questions. However, what happens after death is a question most of us would love to ask at one point or another in our lives. So when people asked Billy Graham about heaven, here

3 Prayers to say for your children
Your children are your blessings from the Lord and you love them with all your heart. However, you also acknowledge that you do not have the power to protect them at all times. For some peace of mind and comfort, lean on these three prayers for your child.

French cardinal to go on trial accused of covering up sex abuse
A French cardinal will go on trial accused of covering up sex abuse in what will be France's highest profile sex abuse case.

Prayers you can say in the morning to start your day with Jesus
Every day is the start of a new day. While welcoming a new day, we must not forget the One who is responsible for giving us a brand new start again, our Lord Jesus Christ.

Cuba bars ministry from distributing NIV Bibles
Cuba had put an end to its ban on printing new Bibles in 2015, but the Communist government is still not allowing modern translations of the text to enter the country.

UK denies entry to displaced Iraqi nun who wants to visit sick sister
The U.K.'s Home Office has rejected the visa application of an Iraqi nun who was displaced by the Islamic State and wanted to visit a sick family member in Britain.

Bible verses to help fight when Satan and the forces of evil are attacking me
The sad thing is that the devil is relentless. He will not stop until he breaks your faith and leads you far away from God. His antics will truly test you. So if you feel like the devil is attacking you, here are the Bible verses to keep in mind to help you fight back.

How to reignite your faith and stay on fire for God
It's not uncommon for a Christian to feel like they're slipping into a void after Sunday service. This is why you must always find ways to stay on fire for God to avoid this feeling of blandness in your faith. How can you do that?

Ambrose of Milan: The bishop who made an emperor kneel
On this day in AD 397, one of the great saints of the church, Ambrose of Milan, died after a lifetime of labour.

American Christians are ignoring the Great Commission: Here's why that's so dangerous
Most US churchgoers don't know of Jesus' 'great commission' to 'make disciples'. Is this a fatal flaw in the contemporary church?

Martin Luther King anniversary: US faith leaders unite for historic Washington march
Today will see one of the largest gatherings of US faith leaders since 1963's March on Washington, with this year's End to Racism rally marking 50 years since Martin Luther King Jr's assassination.

Beijing insists on control over religion, dampening chances of China-Vatican deal
There is no religion above the state, a Chinese official has said, dampening hopes of an imminent deal between Beijing and the Vatican over the appointment of bishops.

How to deal with bullying the Christian way
Bullying is a serious issue in society today, especially among the younger generation. It is important that as Christians, we take a stand on bullying and do something about it. But, what exactly does God expect us to do with victims and bullies?