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As persecution increases, so does the distribution of Scripture

The United Bible Society has reported a sharp increase in the number of Christian Scriptures distributed in some of the countries where believers suffer the highest levels of persecution.
Clock ticking? People having children later

Women are having children earlier than men, but we're all delaying parenthood, a new survey has found.
Lichfield delighted with first Messy Church confirmation

October saw the first confirmation service in a Messy Church in the Diocese of Lichfield
Paul Flowers arrested following drug allegations

Former Co-op chairman and Methodist minister Paul Flowers has been arrested, police have confirmed.
$Ban on Christian radio ad labelled \'chilling\'$
Ban on Christian radio ad labelled 'chilling'

The chief executive of Christian Legal Centre has called the decision to uphold a ban on a Christian radio advert "chilling" and "bewildering".
$Portsmouth couple\'s alternative Advent worship$
Portsmouth couple's alternative Advent worship

Husband and wife Kevin and Nicky Pybus are launching a series of installations at St Cuthbert's Church, Copnor, entitled 'Or?' during Advent.
Christian lawyer flees Sudan after death threats

A Christian lawyer helping to promote religious freedom in Sudan has reportedly fled the country after authorities threatened to kill him if he failed to report to them every day, his attorney said.
$Church leader criticises \'insidious\' poverty$
Church leader criticises 'insidious' poverty

The Auxiliary Archbishop of Westminster has called upon those in government to take inspiration from the Pope and his desire to meet the needs of the poor and destitute.
MP visits Salvation Army employment initiative

MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme, Paul Farrelly, was in Chesterton today to meet with people from the local Salvation Army's job scheme.
$We must not \'resign ourselves\' to extinction of Christians in Middle East - Pope$
We must not 'resign ourselves' to extinction of Christians in Middle East - Pope

Christians are suffering in the Middle East but there is still hope for their future in the region, the Pope has suggested.
$Duck Dynasty\'s Phil Robertson, Miss Kay, Jep and Reed share about pressures of fame, addictions, suicide and faith$
Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson, Miss Kay, Jep and Reed share about pressures of fame, addictions, suicide and faith

The Robertson family of A&E hit reality show Duck Dynasty talk about their faith in "I am Second" video
Does the internet help or hinder studying?

A new survey indicates that technology is having both a positive and negative effect on university students' efficiency.