Kenyan people in line to receive mosquito nets.

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Churches Partner With World Vision in 'Divine Initiative' to Help End Malaria

By Ivana Kvesic

In the past, the church has not been a major player in the fight against malaria, but World Vision, along with Christian leaders and churches across the U.S., is working to unite the faith community in its war against against the disease responsible for the deaths of millions of children.

Newt Gingrich to End White House Bid; Official Announcement Likely Next Week

By Brittney R. Villalva

Newt Gingrich is reportedly set to drop out of the race to be the Republican nominee for the White House, with an official announcement likely to be made next week.

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Joel Osteen: Mormon Romney Is Christian; Obama Is Too

By Paul Stanley

Joel Osteen, the popular megachurch pastor from Houston, appeared Tuesday afternoon on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer" and said that he considers both presumed GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, a Mormon, and President Obama to be Christians.

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Churches May Be Forced to Rent Their Facilities to Gay Couples

By Jeff Schapiro

The city of Hutchinson, Kan., is mulling over a proposed law that would force some churches in the community, regardless of their religious convictions, to rent their church halls to gay couples for events.

New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin shoots during their NBA basketball game against the New Jersey Nets at Madison Square Garden in New York Feb. 20, 2012.

Ex-ESPN Editor: Faith Got Me Through Fallout From Jeremy Lin 'Chink' Headline

By Christine Thomasos

Anthony Federico, the former ESPN editor who was fired for creating a headline he says was misinterpreted as a racial slur against New York Knicks Asian-American point guard Jeremy Lin, recently told The Christian Post that his faith was the only thing that helped him through the potentially career-ending incident.

Social Security Disability Trust Fund Will Be Depleted in 4 Years, Report Finds

By Napp Nazworth

Medicare and Social Security are running out of money sooner than previously thought, according to the annual report of trustees of the Medicare and Social Security program. The report highlights the need for reforms to maintain solvency of the programs.

Church & Ministries

Church Planters Share Stories of Being 'Sifted' at Exponential Conference

By Alex Murashko

Christian leaders with a heart for church planting are being encouraged at the Exponential conference to move past the difficulties they will encounter when they start their houses of worship.

Tom White, Executive Director of Voice of the Martyrs.

Tom White, Voice of the Martyrs Head, Reportedly Killed Self Amid Molestation Probe

By Nicola Menzie

After it was revealed last Wednesday that The Voice of the Martyrs' Walter Thomas "Tom" White had been found dead at the Christian ministry's Oklahoma headquarters, it was reported days later that the executive director had possibly committed suicide amid an investigation into allegations that he had molested a young girl.

Pastors to New Believers: You'll Have Doubts About Your Conversion, Word of God

By Alex Murashko

Having doubts about Christianity even after having just made a profession of faith in Jesus is inevitable for new believers, say pastors, including Harvest Ministries founder Greg Laurie.

Matt Chandler Explains 'The Explicit Gospel' in Live Webcast

By Jeff Schapiro

As the lead pastor of a megachurch in the Bible Belt, Matt Chandler has come across many people who grew up believing they should pursue a type of religious morality over Jesus and his Gospel because that is what they were taught in their churches. On Saturday, Chandler discussed his new book, The Explicit Gospel, during a live webcast from CrossPointe Church in Orlando, Fla., and explained why morality isn't enough.

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Tom White, Voice of the Martyrs Head, Reportedly Killed Self Amid Molestation Probe

Thousands Flock to View 'Holy Robe' of Jesus on Pilgrimage's 500-Year Anniversary

Christians from around the world have been flocking to Germany's oldest city to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Pilgrimage of the Holy Robe, the seamless garment believed to be worn by Jesus shortly before his crucifixion.

Largest Presbyterian Church in Colorado Votes to Leave PCUSA

The largest Colorado congregation of the ...

Chuck Colson Dies at 80; Remembered for Dramatic Faith Conversion, Life

Chuck Colson, who became a born-again Christian ...

Son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker Speaks Out Against NC Marriage Amendment

Jay Bakker grew up in North Carolina in the ...

Sen. Orrin Hatch: Special 'Obamacare' Program Is Election Year Ploy

Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said Monday that a ...

Missouri Bill Restricting Sexual Orientation Discussion in Classrooms Gains Steam

Vanderbilt University's Religious Groups Lose Recognition

In the ongoing debate over religious freedom at ...

Calif. Christian College Resumes Classes After Shooting Nightmare

Oikos University, the Christian college in ...

(VIDEO) Laura Story, Jamie Grace and Natalie Grant Win Big at Dove Awards 2012

'Stand Your Ground' Lawmaker Relieved George Zimmerman Has Been Charged

Florida Rep. Dennis Baxley, the Republican state ...

Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Kraft Dump Conservative Nonprofit ALEC

The non-partisan, conservative leaning American ...

Mitt Romney Adds Openly Gay Adviser to Team; Mormon Beliefs Questioned

Likely Republican presidential nominee Mitt ...

'Right to Worship' Marches Brooklyn Bridge in Protest of School Ban

Right to Worship, a group committed to ...

Over 7,000 People Boycott Groupon Over Torture Porn Tour Deal

An anti-pornography group that launched a boycott ...

CBO Report: Obama Budget Would Worsen Economy Long Term

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office ...

Son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker Speaks Out Against NC Marriage Amendment

Jay Bakker grew up in North Carolina in the ...

Influential DC-Area Megachurch Divides Over Power Struggle

A multimillion dollar ministry in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is getting closer to a schism as its congregation worshipped in two different locations this past Sunday.

Entertainment

Marion Jones of the U.S. celebrates her win in the women's 100m final at the Sydney Olympic Games, in this September 23, 2000 file photo. Jones admitted using steroids as she prepared for the 2000 Olympics.

Marion Jones On Meeting God in Prison Following Drugs Scandal

By BREATHEcast.com

Track and field star Marion Jones has met God while serving time for perjury. Jones' fall from public grace in 2007 was highly publicized after she admitted to lying to federal agents about her use of performance enhancing drugs prior to the 2000 Summer Olympics.

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Soccer Star Fabrice Muamba Describes 'Miracle' After Being Dead for 78 Minutes

By Christian Today

"I asked God to protect me – and he didn't let me down." This was the emotional testimony of professional English soccer player Fabrice Muamba, who has astounded doctors with his "miracle" recovery from cardiac arrest.

Russell Crowe Confirmed to Play Noah in Film

By Jeff Schapiro

Months of rumors have now been confirmed: Russell Crowe will take on the lead role in an upcoming film based on the epic biblical story of Noah and his ark.

World

Nigerian Archbishop: Church in Britain Losing Its 'Evangelical Edge'

By Christian Today

Britain's drift away from its Christian moorings is impacting its ability to support Christians being attacked in other countries, the Archbishop of Nigeria has warned.

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez kisses a crucifix as he embraces his daughter Rosa Virginia while recovering from cancer treatment in Havana April 23, 2012.

Hugo Chavez Claims 'Pact with Jesus' Will Heal His Cancer

By Stoyan Zaimov

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who was diagnosed with cancer last June, has said in a recent broadcast that he believes he has made a pact with Jesus Christ and that he will heal him of his condition.

Members of the Orthodox clergy walk in procession after a call to prayer in support of the Orthodox Church at the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow April 22, 2012.

Russian Orthodox Church Leads National Day of Prayer Amid 'Attacks'

By Stoyan Zaimov

More than 40,000 people gathered at Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow as Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, declared on Sunday, a nationwide Day of Prayer, that the church is "under attack by persecutors."

UK Christians Increasingly Sharing Faith on Internet; Call for Training to Harness Tools

By Christian Today

Christians in the U.K. are turning increasingly to social media sites like Facebook to share their faith, new research has found.

People from northern Mali march against the seizure or their home region by Tuareg and Islamist rebels, in the capital Bamako, April 10, 2012.

Violent Islamist Takeover in Mali Targets Fleeing Christians

By Christian Today

Christians in Mali are in a "desperate plight" following last month's military coup, international Christian aid agency Barnabas Fund has warned.

Madeleine McCann May Still Be Alive; UK Police Release New Photo

The U.K.'s Metropolitan Police Service announced ...

Dating Website Offers $1M to Women Who Can Prove Romance With Tim Tebow

Tim Tebow, 24-year-old Christian New York Jets ...

Nadya 'Octomom' Suleman Faces Child Neglect Investigation

Police and child services workers launched an ...

Madonna Smoking Photo Auction Stirs Controversy: Is Smoking Sexy? (VIDEO)

A photo of Madonna bearing all and smoking a ...

2012 Dove Award Winners: Jamie-Grace, Laura Story, Natalie Grant (VIDEO)

The 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards has recognized ...

Jennifer Hudson Breaks Down at Family's Murder Trial; Fans Solicit Prayers for Singer

Brian McKnight's Adult Mixtape Outrages Fans: Lack of Faith Causing Explicit Lyrics?

Twitter Trend 'At a Black Church' Highlights Traditions, or Attracts Stereotypes?

Giuliana Rancic Having a Baby, 'Prayers Answered'

E! News anchor Giuliana Rancic and her husband ...

Japan to Cancel Burma's Debt to Reward Reforms

Japan Saturday announced a decision to write off ...

Gambia's President Refuses to 'Offend God for Foreign Aid' Amid Homosexual Rights Push

Muslims Burn Down Catholic Church in Sudan

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Vatican Cracks Down on US Nuns for Pro-Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage Views

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Anglican Archbishop Leads England's St George's Day Celebrations

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Thousands Flock to View 'Holy Robe' of Jesus on Pilgrimage's 500-Year Anniversary

Muslim Assailants in Egypt Escape Prosecution

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Tech & Biz

Photos Taken With Samsung Galaxy S3 Camera Leak

By Vincent Funaro

Photos that were reportedly taken with the camera on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S3 were leaked onto a Picasa account earlier today.

Verizon Drops the Price of the Galaxy Nexus to $199

By Vincent Funaro

Verizon dropped the price of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus down to $199 after Sprint released its own model of the smartphone earlier today that retails at that same price.

Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich and 4G LTE Come to Sprint Today

By Vincent Funaro

Sprint launched the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and LG Viper 4G smartphones today.

Xbox 720 to be Compatible With Skype?

By Vincent Funaro

Microsoft is reportedly working on integrating Skype into its Xbox video gaming console, according to a recent job posting released by the company.

Mia Love: GOP House Candidate Hopes to Break Stereotypes

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Martin Lawrence Divorce: Couple Split 'Out of Love'

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Influential Anglican Leaders Call for Gay Marriage Against Church Teachings

Mitt Romney Claims Five More States, Begins Fight for 'A Better America'

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The Ugly American — Sex Trafficking and Our National Humiliation

By R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

The sexual revolution of the last several decades has transformed any public conversation about sex and sexuality. The revolutionaries directed their attention to the dismantling of an entire edifice of sexual morality that had been basically intact for well over 2,000 years.

OBITUARY

Gabrielle (Elle) Devenish: Anorexia Steals Life of Colleague, Friend

Sara Gabrielle Devenish, better known to her colleagues and friends as "Elle," was taken home by her Lord and Savior on Thursday in the early morning hours. She died peacefully in her sleep, just the way she had imagined she would.

EVOLUTION

What's Wrong With Theistic Evolution?

Why can't we say Adam was a real person and the first person to know God, but not the only human on the planet?

CP BLOG

A Fresh Look at Morning Devotions

You get up in the morning, groggy and sleepy eyed. Maybe you take your shower and have a cup of coffee and then for many Christians it is off to do your "morning devotions." You may find a quiet place in the house if that is possible, or go to your computer and look up a devotional like Spurgeon's Morning and Evening or Oswald Chamber's My utmost for His highest or if you are really hip then you go and read Greg Laurie's devotional.

CP BLOG

Counterpoint: Gay Man and Ex-Gay Discuss Homosexuality

As the 2012 presidential election draw closer, several questions of spiritual importance have led to partisan political discussion. However the subject of homosexuality and same-sex marriage has proved to be an especially divisive subject.

EDITORIALS

Chuck Colson – God's Man in the Arena

Chuck Colson (1931-2012) was a giant among Christians in America. If there were an Evangelical Mount Rushmore, Chuck Colson would be on it.

OPINIONS

Olympic Host Prime Minister Is a Pace-Setter in Race to Help Poor

With less than 100 days to go, the race to the London Olympics is entering the home stretch. But at the same time, with less glamour and glitz, a far more challenging set of races are on in nations across the globe.

MUSIC

Dove Awards 2012: Lecrae, Jason Crabb (VIDEO)

Christian artists Jason Crabb and Lecrae garnered some of the night's highest honors during the GMA Dove Awards Thursday. See their video interviews with CP here.

OPINION

Don't Attempt Relationships or Marriage Without Jesus

Relationships can get very messy. Perhaps you already have firsthand experience in that area. The only Person I know who has the ability to clean up the mess is Jesus Christ. In fact, He also has the power to help a man and woman stay out of a bunch of stuff that will only bring heartache into their home.

CP BLOG

Rhetoric Is for Arguments, Not Hood Ornaments or Bumper Stickers

As an Evangelical Christian theologian and Zen Buddhist priest, we ask religious leaders and politicians to weigh carefully their rhetorically charged claims this most political of seasons. Rhetoric is for arguments, not hood ornaments or bumper stickers.

POLITICS

Evangelical Christians Agree, Disagree on Budget Priorities

House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan recently commented that the House Republican Budget for the federal government reflected Catholic principles. While Catholics have been debating the veracity of that claim, the occasion has also provided an opportunity for evangelicals of different political persuasions to debate how they understand biblical principles and the federal budget.

CP BLOG

Calvinism vs. Arminianism: Has There Been Enough Said?

Sometimes I believe that people are more interested in arguing over Calvinism vs. Arminianism than sharing Jesus. In his book, Southern Baptist Thought Since 1845: Has Our Theology Changed, Paul Basden writes about our history of theology, saying that predestination is that doctrine that relates God’s purpose to the human hope of salvation.

COLUMN

Partnerships Essential to Relieve Suffering in the Horn of Africa

The worst drought in 60 years has hit the Horn of Africa, taking a terrible toll on crops, livestock, and people. Desperate conditions have forced more than 150,000 people to flee into Kenya and Ethiopia from Somalia, burdening fragile host communities and overcrowding refugee camps.

OPINIONS

Obeying Church and State

The nation's Catholic bishops recently "urged resistance to laws that church officials consider unjust." They encouraged "fellow Catholics and fellow Americans to be on guard, for religious liberty is under attack, both at home and abroad." I write each week for the Texas Faith blog of The Dallas Morning News. This week we were asked to respond to this timely question: "How far should people of faith go in resisting laws they consider unjust?"

COLUMN

Hiding From God Behind His Law

There are two ways we can miss the mark of righteousness before God, two ways the relationship can be destroyed. One is more or less obvious: outright sinfulness, unrighteousness, lawlessness, self-indulgence, what the Bible would call "worldliness" or, perhaps in more modern dress, carelessness or heedlessness. In other words, we can just say to God, "No thanks, I don't want it, I'll take my own chances."

OPINIONS

Freedom of Religion = Freedom of Worship?

It may not have even caught your attention. It may not appear to be that different. But when people, especially the current president of the United States, intentionally replace the words "freedom of religion" with "freedom of worship," is it just a distinction without a difference, or is it a major change about which we need to be concerned?

U.S.

Chuck Colson Dies at 80; Remembered for Dramatic Faith Conversion, Life

Chuck Colson, who became a born-again Christian amid the Watergate scandal and later became the most prominent advocate for the spiritual transformation of prisoners, died Saturday afternoon, according to Prison Fellowship ministry. He was 80.

CP BLOG

The Hunger Games and Our Appetites

The Hunger Games looks to be the start of a franchise set to rival Harry Potter in popularity. The post-apocalyptic film, based on the first book in the best-selling series by Suzanne Collins, continues a four-week reign at the box office.

VIDEO

Peace Talks in Sudan

Brian Stiller, global ambassador of the World Evangelical Alliance, talks about the political state of South Sudan.

COLUMN

Death Is Stranger Than Fiction

Man seems to race through life doing almost anything to avoid thinking about his own death. At some point however, the thought of death is unavoidable. Robert Ebert describes the many e-mails he now receives with word of this person or that person passing away. He explains how even the memories of those people begin to fade away over time. Ebert writes, "That is what death means.

CHURCH & MINISTRIES

Inside Church Planting: Worship Really Can Happen Anywhere (Part 3)

In many towns across the U.S., you can locate a number of well-established churches simply by looking for their steeples. But many church plants, including the one I serve, will meet in a variety of different (and usually not ideal) locations before they establish themselves in a building of their own.

ANALYSIS

Obama Gave the Church Less Than One-Half Percent of $18 Million Income Over 12 Years

An analysis of 12 years of tax returns recently released by President Barack Obama from 2000 to 2011 shows that the First Family donated 1.4 percent or less of their income to charity until he began to run for the U.S. Senate in 2004, and gave only nominal amounts to the church except for substantial donations to the Rev. Jeremiah Wright's Trinity Church of Christ in 2006 and 2007.

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