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As if written straight from the Book of Acts, the story of an Islamist militant’s sister who was bitten by a venomous snake and whom Jesus completely healed is only one of many miraculous accounts among Muslims in the Middle East.

A desperate mother of three was at the end of her rope when she sent a Facebook message to a friend to ask for prayer, but she mistakenly sent it to a stranger—and it turned out to be God’s answer to her needs.

A Texas federal judge issued a temporary injunction on Saturday blocking the Obama administration’s mandate not to discriminate against abortion and gender identity in healthcare services just one day before the regulations were to take effect.

An Afghan migrant attacked a 50-year-old woman with a knife in an asylum center in Timelkam, Voecklamarkt in North Western Austria because he heard her reading the Bible.

An estimated 18,000 children in the Philippines have lost parents because of the government’s war against drugs, and they could suffer from lifelong trauma unless intervention is carried out.

It’s difficult not to notice the unusually shaped stomach of this former Hindu fanatic. As it turns out, there’s an interesting story behind it—one that he does not hesitate to share with those who don’t know Christ.

A priest from Kerala, India who was abducted by ISIS early this year appeared in a YouTube video where he pleaded for help for his release, directing his appeal to Pope Francis and the government.

More incidences of violent Christian persecution will most likely happen in 2017, warned persecution watchdog Release International in a new report. By releasing the report, the organization hopes to awaken believers to intensify prayers and support for persecuted Christians worldwide.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to “respond forcefully” against countries who voted in favor of a U.N. resolution that states the Western Wall is occupied territory.

Prayer organizers in Australia called on Christians all over the world to join a time of prayer and worship on the first sunrise of 2017. The New Year’s Day Sunrise Prayer Relay was initiated by the National Day of Prayer and Fasting team in Australia along with other church leaders, and they are hoping that the idea will go viral so that many believers worldwide will take part in the event.

The North Jakarta District Court rejected the defense statement of Jakarta Gov. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama or Ahok when the hearing resumed on Tuesday.

Kim Jong Un ordered North Koreans on Sunday that instead of celebrating Christmas Day, the country should instead celebrate the birthday of his deceased grandmother.

A high-ranking leader of the Islamic State planned to kill a Christian who was part of a television ministry but ended up surrendering his life to Jesus Christ.

The Islamic State released the addresses of Christian churches in the U.S. and called on its followers to attack them during the celebrations for the “Christian New Year.”

Megachurch pastor Andy Stanley became the subject of controversy after he said that Jesus’ birth is not as important to Christianity as His resurrection.

Texas has officially defunded Planned Parenthood on Tuesday, canceling its millions of dollars in funding from the Medicaid program.

Franklin Graham, CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, thanked North Carolina legislators for continuing to protect women and children from sexual predators by not repealing House Bill 2.

A group of militants planning to kill Christians holding a baptism service said Jesus stopped them by showing himself in a dust storm and speaking to them with a mighty voice.

Rising Christian NFL star Dak Prescott was caught on camera praying with a group of people, revealing a side of him that the media has not shown.

The Christmas season is the perfect time to bond with your family and catch up with old friends. To add more fun to those gatherings, you can plan a white elephant Christmas gift exchange.

As the battle against ISIS continues in the Iraq city of Mosul, hospitals in the area are overwhelmed with the wounded that are being brought in. Most of the civilians in the area, having been discouraged by the government from fleeing to the safety of overcrowded camps, are caught in the intensifying fight to retake Mosul.

Republican Gov. Pat McCrory announced he would call the general assembly for a special session on Wednesday to repeal the highly controversial bathroom bill or House Bill 2.

After an emotional appearance on the first day of trial for blasphemy charges last week, Jakarta’s controversial Christian governor Ahok went back to court Tuesday.

A man who was accused of blasphemy for claiming God was his father was found guilty through a speedy trial and was given capital punishment. According to reports, the accusation came from certain people who were jealous of him because he had gained a large group of followers and because he often referred to his opponents as “false teachers.”

A Muslim Iraqi businessman has constructed the tallest Christmas tree in Baghdad as a symbol of solidarity with Christians. and as a way to help fellow Iraqis receive comfort for the violence in Mosul.