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In a recent seminar at The Village Church, Sam Allberry addressed whether the gay lifestyle conflicts with Christianity.

Long snapper for the Seattle Seahawks, Clint Gresham, spoke with The Gospel Herald about his faith and how it has affected his perspective as a player in the National Football League (NFL). The five-year Seahawks veteran came to Christ when he was in college, and his relationship with the Lord has made a profound impact on his career.

In a sermon entitled "Be Subject to One Another," Christian author and speaker Francis Chan expounded on what it means to be a humble servant of others. In a culture where it is commonplace to exalt one's own opinion, to disrespect those in authority over us, and to lead others with a heavy hand, Chan reminds us that the Lord has positioned certain people in our lives in order to help us develop Christ-like character.

Christian author Randy Alcorn has studied the topic of heaven intently, and believes that many Christians will be surprised at the similarities between the new heavens and the new earth with present realities. In anticipation of an upcoming national conference, Alcorn gave an interview with The Gospel Coalition about his perspective on eternity.

Dr. Bob Sears, Senator Richard Pan, and Dr. Jay Gordon participated in a broadcast Monday evening on a public radio station in San Francisco to discuss Senate Bill 277, legislation which would remove the personal belief exemption for public and private schools in the state of California.

Once involved in the type of abuse displayed in “Fifty Shades of Grey,” former call girl Annie Lobert shares her testimony of Christ’s redemption in an “I am Second” video. Lobert, who came to know the love of Christ after years of prostitution, reveals that the underlying desire in abusive relationships is often a need for the kind of love that only God can give.

California pediatrician Dr. Robert Sears shares his thoughts on measles and the recent proposed legislation that, if passed, would infringe upon a patient's right to decline vaccination.

We are commanded to teach our children the word of God, but how do we help them to truly see and savor Christ? According to Christian author Ed Stetzer, as many as 70% of those who had regularly attended church during high school leave the church as young adults. This staggering statistic suggests that many children are likely being taught the stories of the Bible in a way that misses the message of the Bible.

In a sermon entitled, “Why God Made You,” Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church in California explained five simple but profound truths which help us understand why we are here. “If I only had one sermon to preach, it would be this message – to teach you why God made you and what you’re supposed to do with your life,” he says.

An independent film about chivalry and godly romance is set to compete with "Fifty Shades of Grey" opening Valentine's Day weekend in theatres across the nation. The makers of "Old Fashioned," who also created "God's Not Dead," wanted to give movie-goers a godly alternative for the widely popular novel series-turned-film, which glorifies sexual manipulation and emotional abuse.

In a recent blog post, Christian apologist and author Ravi Zacharias called President Obama’s remarks about Christianity at the National Prayer Breakfast “the most ill-advised and poorly chosen reprimand ever given.”

With the recent outbreak of measles in California, many Americans are puzzled as to why some parents might choose not to vaccinate their child from a preventable disease. While the vast majority of society is pro-vaccine, some parents object to certain vaccines because of the way that they are made - not based on the belief that certain ingredients might cause autism, attention deficit disorder, or even allergies, but on moral grounds.

Many Americans are puzzled as to why some parents might choose not to vaccinate their child from a preventable disease. While the vast majority of society is pro-vaccine, some parents object to certain shots because of the way that they are made – not based on the belief that certain ingredients might cause autism, ADD, or even allergies – but based on moral grounds.

From Budweiser’s homeward-bound puppy to McDonald’s “acts of kindness” campaign, many of the Super Bowl XLIX advertisements were much more sentimental than the typical comedic shorts that have aired in years past. Nissan’s #withDad advertisement featuring a race car driver and his family highlighted the importance of fatherhood in an age when a man is pressured to find his identity and his purpose in his work.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. did not preach a popular message; he demonstrated how the Gospel called for racial reconciliation and was a proponent of civil rights for African Americans in an age when racism was rampant in our country. Francis Chan feels a similar angst - the desire to warn people against “easy believism” and to tell them the truth about the cost of following Christ in an age where preaching the Gospel in its entirety is thoroughly unpopular. Martin Luther King lost his life for the sake of his cause – are you and I willing to do the same as followers of Jesus Christ?

“Duck Dynasty” star Kay Robertson is scheduled to participate in a fundraiser for Restored Hope Ministries (RHM), a faith-based organization which aids women and children who have been prostituted and abused.

The Roe v. Wade decision ruled that a woman’s right to privacy could extend to the abortion of her child. While the rates of abortion in America have declined, countless men and women struggle with the shame and sorrow of having had one. Christian hip hop artist Lecrae Moore has brought his painful experience with abortion to the light and gives hope for healing in Jesus Christ.

In the wake of the chaos in Ferguson, “Selma” was a timely release. The film highlights the history of racism in America and the wounds which still plague society today.

The second nurse to be diagnosed with Ebola took a domestic flight from Cleveland to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex the day before symptoms of the disease appeared. Amber Vinson is a nurse at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas and had been monitoring her health after being involved in the care of deceased Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan.

Twelve-time NBA All-Defensive Team player Kobe Bryant has been mentoring new Lakers teammate Jeremy Lin during the preseason, specifically focusing on improving his defensive game.

Sadie Robertson teamed up with fellow contestant Bethany Mota to produce a series of short web exclusive videos for a behind-the-scenes look at “Dancing With the Stars.” In episode one of “The Badie Show,” Robertson shared her thoughts on Hollywood, the “Dancing With the Stars” judges, and on how being on a live show compares with filming for “Duck Dynasty.”

In a recent episode of “The Comfort Zone,” Christian evangelist Ray Comfort and his colleagues discussed the potential that “Left Behind” has for stirring conversations about Christ, whether or not the film actually presents the Gospel.

Sadie Robertson and Mark Ballas danced the Samba to Pharrell Williams’ song, “Hunter,” during week four of “Dancing with the Stars” with several members of the Robertson family participating on stage and in the audience.

Jeremy Lin may get some more playing time on the Los Angeles Lakers squad in light of shooting guard Nick Young’s recent injury.

The Los Angeles Times reports that Jeremy Lin ran point guard for the second squad of the Lakers during this week’s scrimmages, going up strong against seasoned starter Steve Nash.