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Life Hurts: How God Helped This Christian Doctor In Her Struggle With Anorexia
At the age of 14, Lizzie McNaught nearly died of anorexia nervosa â she was hospitalised for five months. Now aged 25, Lizzie is a junior doctor and is passionate about educating people better about eating disorders.

Where Is Jeff Woodke? Concern Grows For Missing US Missionary
Concern is growing for a US Christian missionary kidnapped in Niger more than four months ago. Jeff Woodke, 55, who worked for Jeunesse en Mission Entraide et Developpement, part of Youth With a Mission, was abducted by armed men from his home in Abalak in northern Niger.

What Happens In Holy Week And When Is Holy Week?
Holy Week describes the days leading up to Easter, the most important event in the Christian calendar.

Why This Old Testament Verse Is So Special - It's Full Of The Gospel
There's one promise in the Old Testament that I believe prefigures the gospel more than any other.

Dying Bishop Calls For Church To Allow Gay Marriage
A serving bishop has openly called on the Church of England to welcome gay marriage in a letter announcing he has a terminal illness.

Bethlehem Christian Soars To Victory In 'Arab Idol'
A Christian Palestinian has risen to victory in the hugely popular middle-east singing contest 'Arab Idol'.

Pope Francis May Visit War-Torn South Sudan With Archbishop Of Canterbury
Pope Francis is considering visiting the troubled nation of South Sudan with the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Mexican Church Says Trump Migrant Plans Are 'Terrorism'
The Catholic Church in Mexico is accusing its government of submitting to Donald Trump's immigration plans, labelling the measure 'terrorism'.

Chinese Pastor Arrested After Refusing State Surveillance Of Church
A Chinese pastor has been detained and the church building illegally tampered with after the congregation refused to come under state surveillance.

10 Things I've Tried â And Failed â To Give Up For Lent
The 'sackcloth and ashes' of Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, are a tangible reminder of the inescapable fact spelled out in Genesis - from ashes we come, and to ashes we will return.

Remembering George Herbert: 10 Quotes From The Great Priest And Poet
Today is the feast day of the legendary poet and priest George Hebert. Here are 10 of his greatest quotes.

Tim Keller's Leaving Redeemer Presbyterian: 5 Lessons For Christian Leaders
After 28 years of service, Tim Keller is stepping down from leading the church that he planted in Manhattan. Here are five things I think we can learn from this radical move.

Tim Keller Steps Down From Redeemer Presbyterian Church
Keller, 66, is a highly-regarded and influential theologian who has won praise for his Christian apologetics ministry.

Czech Christian Jailed In Sudan Has Been Freed
A Czech Christian aid worker who has been detained in Sudanese prison since December 2015 has now been released and pardoned.

England's Cathedrals Are Not 'Too Big To Fail' Archbishop Warns
Archbishop Justin Welby warned that the Church of England will not step in to save Guildford Cathedral if planning permission for new homes was denied

8 Ways To Improve The Preaching In Your Church
I believe the Bible is vital for the flourishing of the Church. But sometimes we've got locked into stale and stagnant modes of helping people engage with the living word of God.