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YouVersion’s Bible App, Biblica and Zondervan are teaming up to offer 1 million free downloads of the New International Version (NIV) Bible starting Saturday at 8 p.m. ET.

PETALUMA, Calif. – Six hundred years before the coming of Christ, Lao Tzu authored the Tao Te Ching, a book of few words and profound wisdom. It stands as one of the most renowned classics of Chinese literature and philosophy, appealing to audiences in both the East and the West.

Bestselling author Philip Yancey remembers a time when one Christian leader, whose name many believers would recognize, was going through one hard time after another.

"End Times" authors Tim LaHaye and Craig Parshall say the Obama administration may be killing religious freedom by redefinition.

What is Christianity? "It is Christ. Nothing more. Nothing less," say two popular authors. Yet Christians have made the gospel about so many things other than Christ, Frank Viola and Leonard Sweet lament.

The World Cup, one of the most watched sporting events, provides an opportunity to share the Gospel with countries closed to Christianity, according to one Brazilian ministry.

Hundreds of thousands of lives are swept away in a massive tsunami. Six million people are murdered for their race.

James S. Spiegel has an uncomfortable thesis to propose.

Amo Dei. Love God. That's the rally cry Washington, D.C., pastor Mark Batterson wants for the next reformation. In a new book released this week, Batterson suggests that believers strip away the superficialities of Christianity and get back to the basics – that is, to love God.

Twenty-eight-year-old Zach from Chicago hates his job and is struggling with life and expectations.

In a climate where dogmatism is the new heresy, many evangelicals have backed away from bold preaching while "freely imbibing" the spirit of the postmodern age, says one well-known minister.

Many Christians, new and seasoned alike, tend to bank on promises that God never made, says one pastor.

Conservative ministry Focus on the Family has removed from its website an article about the latest book by former CNN host Glenn Beck in response to complaints over his Mormon ties.

With millions of Americans heading into the Thanksgiving weekend, many may find it hard to be grateful as they experience the crunch from the economic downturn.

Far too many people do not understand the way God works, notes one of America’s most prominent pastors.

LOS ANGELES – Radio host and syndicated columnist Kevin McCullough says men aren’t what they used to be.

Over 50 Christian publishers showcased at Hong Kong Annual Book Exhibition, one of the most highlighted summer events kicked-off yesterday, reaching out to tens of thousand citizens who have not heard of the gospel.

As Japanese pop-culture finds growing acceptance in U.S. culture, a publishing house released a Christian book based on the bushido-code.

An annual publication that gives a comprehensive view of U.S. book publishing dollar and unit sales has unveiled a snapshot of the religious book market that is different from another recent report, which labeled 2006 as a “difficult year” for religious books.

The Association of American Publishers (AAP), the national trade association of the U.S. book publishing industry, recently released its annual estimate of total book sales in the United States.

Famed boxer and Christian George Foreman appeared Moday on The Today Show to speak about his new book.

Has America turned Jesus into just another commodity? According to a new book released this month, it has.

A new book to be released on Apr. 28 will reveal how some of the world’s most influential people find meaning in their life, talk about faith, and deal with doubt within their religious lives.