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Meriam Yehya Ibrahim delivered a healthy baby girl in prison earlier this week in a Sudanese prison. She was imprisoned and sentenced to death for refusing to renounce her Christian faith. Now that she is no longer pregnant, many fear the Sudanese government will follow through with the execution.

Phil Robertson's son Alan Robertson is defending his father's outspoken opposition to homosexuality, saying he is a modern day prophet who fearlessly preaches Gospel truth.

Alyssa Funke, a beautiful 19 year old college freshman, recently took her own life following online bullying she experienced after auditioning for a porn video.

The Tragedy Assistance Program, or TAPS, has helped thousands of those affected by the loss of fallen military personnel through counseling and bereavement programs.

Singer/songwriter Darlene Zschech has finally finished chemotherapy four months following her breast cancer diagnosis. Zschech, who is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church Australia, says she is excited to begin worshiping again.

In an inspirational video posted on Facebook earlier this week, Academy Award winner Denzel Washington encourages young actors to pray and warns against misusing wealth.

Billy Graham's grandson, Franklin Graham, recently spoke at a conference, urging pastors and church leaders to publically speak out against controversial issues such as abortion and gay marriage.

Following Elliot Rodger's shooting spree this past weekend, both men and women are taking to social media to raise awareness against domestic violence using the hashtag #YesAllWomen

Doc Long, and 89 year old WWII veteran, says a pocket Bible saved his heart from being penetrated by a deadly bullet during battle.

Tullian Tchividjian says the statement published by Pastors Keller and Carson on The Gospel Coalition's website concerning his departure is "misleading" and a "flat out lie." He believes he was bullied into removing his content, despite Pastor Rick Phillip's assertions that the decision was "not at all personal."

Fifty members of the U.S. Senate are calling on the Washington Redskins to change their team name to something less "racially charged."

Despite asking for prayer and privacy, Russell Wilson became the target of a slew of online criticism following his divorce. However, the Seattle Seahawk's QB has clung to his faith during this painful time, quoting Bible verses on social media and remaining active with charity work.

In a recent blog post titled "What Goes Up Must Come Down," Dr. Mahathir Mohamad accused America's CIA of not releasing information concerning the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which has been missing for over two months. The former PM says looking for any debris is a "waste of time and money."

Pastor Tullian Tchividjian recently announced his surprising exit from The Gospel Coalition, "the central hub of the Reformed evangelical movement.” As tensions rise and respected theologians express anger and hurt, Pastor Kevin DeYoung wants everyone to remember that ultimately, "the most important story is the gospel story."

Two US senators have sent two letters to the Obama administration asking for aid for a pregnant Sudanese woman imprisoned for not recanting her faith. The Obama administration has been criticized for its indifference concerning the situation.

The writer/director of "How to Train Your Dragon 2," which will open next month, revealed that one of the key characters in the film will announce his homosexuality. Parents have responded with frustration at Hollywood's insistence on forcing "the issue on our kids."

California recently passed a law allowing transgender students to use restrooms and play on sports teams that match their expressed genders. Many Christian parents are concerned about how this law will affect their children.

In a sermon preached over Easter weekend, "Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson defends the comments he made to GQ Magazine in which he stated that homosexuality was a sin.

Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz discussed his goals as a pastor, why he refuses to discuss controversial issues from the pulpit, and his relationship with Justin Bieber in a recent interview.

Officials in an Oregon county have announced the cancellation of the city's contracts with Stericycle, a waste company which reportedly included aborted babies in its waste. The fetuses were in turn used to generate electricity at a local power plant.

Glenn Beck's commencement speech delivered at Liberty University last month offended many due to its promotion of Mormon theology. Liberty University is defending its decision to allow Beck to speak, saying the school wants to present a variety of viewpoints to students.

A new study conducted by Christian scientist Dr. Andrew Newberg discovered that prayer is a "physical workout" for the brain, reversing memory loss and even re-shaping the brain of those who meditate or pray daily.

Pastors and families in Pennsylvania expressed their disappointment at a federal judge declaring the state's ban on gay marriage unconstitutional.

U.N. rights experts and Britain are calling on Sudan to release a pregnant woman imprisoned for refusing to renounce her Christian faith. Experts call the conviction "outrageous" and say that Ms. Ibrahim must be "immediately released" under human rights laws.

In an interview with Focus on the Family, bestselling Christian author Philip Yancey discusses why the Church should reach out to those in need and show the grace of God to even the most unlovable of humans.