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Fans of Game of Thrones, HBO's high fantasy epic series, are eagerly awaiting Season 5, which will premiere on April 12, 2015. We know the release date, and we'll provide some spoilers with a preview of what viewers can expect in the kingdom of Westros this year.

In an exclusive interview with the Gospel Herald, real estate moguls Jason and David Benham shared how they overcame opposition and stood for the truth--whatever the cost.

Colton Burpo, the child featured in the best-selling book and film "Heaven Is For Real," has stood by his account of visiting heaven shortly after Alex Malarkey of "The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven" admitted to lying about a similar story.

The subject of the 2010 bestseller "The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven" has recanted his story and warned against believing stories of "heaven tourism."

Ten years after its release, Dr. Gary Chapman's book, "The Five Love Languages," remains one of the most popular marriage books of all time for both Christians and non-Christians.

Publishing company HarperCollins intentionally omitted Israel from maps it sold to schools located in the Middle East, citing "local preferences."

'Unbroken' author Laura Hillenbrand recently opened up about how suffering helped her discover Louis Zamperini and write the best-selling book.

On Monday,Muslim author Reza Aslan and Biblical scholar Peter Lillback engaged in a heated discussion regarding the person and nature of Jesus Christ.

As shoppers mob stores and online sites to finish their holiday shopping this month, they will find no shortage of books for sale by technology executives from companies big and small. Indeed, 2014 was a year when a number of tech company leaders, some well-known and a few who are not, felt compelled to share their philosophies of management, business savvy, and a lot more in hardbound, glossily packaged books.

Atlanta, Georgia's Fire Chief was suspended without pay for writing a book that took a stand for traditional marriage, but the Georgia Baptist Convention calls for all Christians to fight back and support "biblical principles and fellow believers who are punished or marginalized for their faith."

Bestselling author Stephen King recently discussed his views regarding God and the existence of evil in an interview with Rolling Stone Magazine.

A Christian mother recently re-wrote several chapters of the hit "Harry Potter" series for her young children, omitting scenes that contained sorcery and adding the message of the gospel.

At Comic-Con last week, Sleepy Hollow showrunners release a Season 2 clip exclusive to those attending the conference. Sleepy Hollow Season 2 will premiere Sept. 22 on Fox.

A new film titled "Tolkien & Lewis" will document the relationship between Hobbit author and CS Lewis and is set for Easter 2015 release. The film will target a faith-based audience.

Archie Andrews will leave his friends at Riverdale in “Life With Archie” this Wednesday after taking a bullet for his gay best friend. The Archie comic book series, which was once influenced by Christian artist Al Hartley, will conclude the following Wednesday.

Thomas Nelson and members of the “Duck Dynasty” family have teamed up to create a unique Bible that focuses on faith, family, fellowship, forgiveness, and freedom. “The Duck Commander Faith and Family Bible” bears the theme of the Robertson’s Duck Commander business, and will be based on the New King James Version of God’s word.

Mya Huff, an ex-lesbian, has released a new book titled "Homosexuality: Dispel the Myth, Mend the Broken Pieces" which seeks to encourage those struggling with homosexuality that God is strong enough to heal and deliver them.

Korie Robertson, wife of Duck Dynasty CEO, Willie Robertson, and her mother, Chrys Howard, have just created a five-week curriculum entitled Faith Commander: Living Five Values from the Parables of Jesus. All ages will be able to enjoy the experience provided by the curriculum.

Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church in California released "The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life," his faith-based diet and lifestyle plan, today. The pastor developed the diet with three doctors two years ago, and it proved to helped him lose significant weight. The plan centers on faith and friends, along with diet and exercise.

Christian band MercyMe’s lead singer Bart Millard has co-authored “The Hurt & The Healer” with Texas Pastor Andrew Farley, to be released on August 15. The book bears the same name as MercyMe’s 2012 album, and highlights how the Lord can meet us in our pain and suffering.

Christian author Randy Alcorn has just released “Eternity,” his first graphic novel illustrating the story of The Rich Man and Lazarus from Luke chapter 16. The extended comic book is 128 pages long and has over 600 illustrations, which Alcorn says will help paint a vivid picture of heaven and hell.

Former TIME Magazine Beijing bureau chief Dr. David Aikman announced this week the launch of Aikman Opportunity Award that seeks to identify, encourage, and support a new generation of Christian nonfiction testimony writers.

Most people only know Pattie Mallette as Justin Bieber’s mother but in “Nowhere but Up”, Mallette shared her painful past of drugs addiction, sexual abuse and teen pregnancy.

A novel contribution to research on the life and work of John Sung (1901-1944) has been made in the form of a new biography of the 20th century revivalist exploring contextual and historical factors that shaped his life and legacy.

For one of the top youth ministry leaders in the nation, “Friends With Benefits” isn’t just a movie about adult sexual fantasy, it’s a cultural phenomenon he’s been warning young people and parents about for the last three years.