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Pastor John Piper Reveals \'Struggles\' With His Wife and How Corporate Worship Saved Their Marriage
Pastor John Piper Reveals 'Struggles' With His Wife and How Corporate Worship Saved Their Marriage

Before he admitted it, no one had any inkling that Pastor John Piper—one of the most influential pastors, authors, and theologians in America—had a troubled married life.

New Year Will See Norway Church And State \'Divorce\'
New Year Will See Norway Church And State 'Divorce'

Norway's Lutheran Church and the state of Norway are to "divorce" on January 1 after nearly 500 years together.

How Paul Handled Conflict: What The Church Can Learn In Its Debate Over Sexuality
How Paul Handled Conflict: What The Church Can Learn In Its Debate Over Sexuality

Was the Apostle Paul more like Rowan Williams or Steve Jobs? It depends on whom you ask.

Megachurch Pastor Andy Stanley Claims Christianity Doesn\'t Hinge on Birth of Jesus, Sparking Controversy
Megachurch Pastor Andy Stanley Claims Christianity Doesn't Hinge on Birth of Jesus, Sparking Controversy

The most crucial element of the Christian faith is not the birth but the resurrection of Jesus Christ. That was the contention made by megachurch pastor Andy Stanley as he questioned the significance of the virgin birth, a statement that has been sparked a controversy in the Christian community.

Church Mistakenly Prints Expletive-Laced Tupac Lyrics in Booklets Distributed to Congregants
Church Mistakenly Prints Expletive-Laced Tupac Lyrics in Booklets Distributed to Congregants

A Catholic church in Sri Lanka raised quite a lot of eyebrows after it displayed the lyrics of a song by rapper Tupac instead of the "Hail Mary" on a page in booklets distributed to the congregants last Dec. 11.

Perry Noble: I\'m Not Going Back To NewSpring But I\'m Sober And Healthy
Perry Noble: I'm Not Going Back To NewSpring But I'm Sober And Healthy

Noble spent time in rehab following his departure and has set up a church consultancy business .

Fr Tom Uzhunallil Pleads With Pope, Indian Government For His Freedom
Fr Tom Uzhunallil Pleads With Pope, Indian Government For His Freedom

The Indian government has promised to do everything it takes to secure the freedom of kidnapped priest Fr Tom Uzhunnalil after the release of a video by his Islamic State captors.

Pope Francis\' Christmas Message Calls For End To War
Pope Francis' Christmas Message Calls For End To War

Pope Francis used his Christmas blessing to call for an end to fighting in Syria and the Holy Land.

Pope Francis: Christmas Has Been \'Taken Hostage\'
Pope Francis: Christmas Has Been 'Taken Hostage'

Pope Francis said on Saturday that Christmas had been "taken hostage" by dazzling materialism that puts God in the shadows and blinds many to the needs of the hungry, the migrants and the war weary.

Archbishop Of Canterbury: God\'s Glory Is Found Among Persecuted Christians
Archbishop Of Canterbury: God's Glory Is Found Among Persecuted Christians

The Archbishop of Canterbury will focus on persecuted Christians in his message at Canterbury Cathedral today.

How The Christmas Story Is Probably Different To What You Think
How The Christmas Story Is Probably Different To What You Think

Why it's important to celebrate the different accounts of Jesus' birth.

We Need More Women And Laity In The Church, Pope Says
We Need More Women And Laity In The Church, Pope Says

The Pope has ordered his senior clerical staff in Rome to employ more women, lay people and people from ethnic minorities.

Why So Many Christians Backed Trump – And Why They Were Wrong
Why So Many Christians Backed Trump – And Why They Were Wrong

Conrad Gempf, New Testament scholar and lecturer, on why Christians backed Trump and why they were wrong.

#AskTK: Tim Keller On Dating Advice, Suffering And His Favourite Christmas Movie
#AskTK: Tim Keller On Dating Advice, Suffering And His Favourite Christmas Movie

If you could ask Tim Keller just one question, what would it be? Yesterday the writer and pastor fielded questions on Twitter, and here are some of the best responses.

Heretic Or Hero? New Film Explores The Legacy Of Rob Bell
Heretic Or Hero? New Film Explores The Legacy Of Rob Bell

A new film by the New Yorker explores the life and legacy of Rob Bell. What can we learn from it?

Archbishop Of Canterbury Condemns Christian Persecution In Letter To Churches Around The World
Archbishop Of Canterbury Condemns Christian Persecution In Letter To Churches Around The World

Archbishop Justin Welby laments the Christian persecution and suffering seen in the last year, but also celebrates the unity of the Church and the call to live in hope.