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Should Single Moms Get Married If They Don't Feel Called to It? John Piper Answers
Theologian John Piper is counseling single moms who say that they do not feel called to marriage to nevertheless pray for a "natural, emerging heart for marriage and an opportunity for marriage."

Joel Hunter Stepping Down as Senior Pastor of Orlando Megachurch, Says Call Is 'Fulfilled'
An influential minister who has counseled American presidents is leaving his senior pastor position at a Florida megachurch, saying his call in this role is "fulfilled."

'The Porn Myth' Author: Culture at 'Tipping Point,' Something Has to Change Now (Interview)
The author of a new book explaining how pornography wrecks relationships and destroys the human brain believes Western society is at a "tipping point" with regard to the pornography scourge. And it is only a matter of time before people react to porn with the same disdain as smoking, he argues.

Black So. Baptist Pastor Who Sponsored Resolution Condemning Alt-Right Explains Why He Is Staying
The black pastor who introduced the resolution condemning the alt-right at the SBC's annual meeting is explaining why, despite the denomination's failure to pass it initially, he is remaining a Southern Baptist.

What Christians Should Know About Intersectionality
A concept appearing more and more in American political discourse and on college campuses is "intersectionality," a theory that is becoming a political movement that noted Christian thinkers consider contrary to the Gospel.

Daughter of CRI Founder Defends Hank Hanegraaff Amid 'Fake News' Charges That He Stole CRI Presidency
The daughter and son-in-law of Walter Martin, founder of the Christian Research Institute, claims it is "fake news" that Hank Hanegraaff stole the CRI presidency, a charge now being inferred by Martin's eldest daughter, Jill Martin Rische.

Trump Admin. Cuts Ineffective Obama Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Pushing Contraceptives, IUDs
President Trump is discontinuing the Obama administration's funding of dozens of teen pregnancy prevention programs that emphasized the use of contraceptives, deeming them "ineffective."

What Are the Most Misunderstood Stories in Bible? Biblical Scholar Explains (Interview)
Some of the most popular biblical stories are frequently misappropriated in pastors' sermons, according to a theology professor whose new book explores how key aspects of these stories are often misunderstood.

Smartphone Technology Causing Mental Health Crisis; Parents Urged to Place Limits
A mental health crisis is upon American young people in light of such high technology usage, a prominent psychology publication reports. Yet this can be avoided if families make intentional breaks with smart phone technology and social media and deliberately celebrate life together, says a parenting expert.

NYC Public School Installs Urinals in Women's Restroom; Voyeurism, Rape Victims Speak Out
A New York public school has installed urinals in a women's staff bathroom, a new video shows, a move privacy advocates and victims of voyeurism and rape consider dangerous and abusive.


























