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Should Christians adopt 'The Benedict Option' and withdraw from civic society?
Questions over whether western, and specifically American Christians are persecuted and should withdraw from mainstream society have been raised by the publication yesterday of The Benedict Option, a book by the conservative writer Rod Dreher.

Ethiopia famine: 'Pray God touches the hearts of the nations'
The scale of the current drought affecting Ethiopia is so much bigger than anything we've seen before, according to Tearfund's country representative.

Russell Moore survives attempted coup over his criticism of Donald Trump
Southern Baptist figurehead Russell Moore will not be fired over his outspoken criticism of Donald Trump after rumours circulated around a meeting he had with a senior denominational leader.

Ma'agan Michael sails again: boat from biblical times discovered off coast of Israel to be 'relaunched'
A famous ship in Israel that sank off the country's coast 2,500 years ago is being 'relaunched' 30 years after the shipwreck was discovered and removed from the water.

Fake news and Good News: how Jesus helps us tell the difference
In many walks of life, getting the genuine article is important â and no more so than when it comes to matters of God and faith.

Samaritans' Purse workers kidnapped by rebels in South Sudan have been released
Eight kidnapped Christian charity workers in South Sudan who were taken by rebels earlier this week have now been released.

Sir Mo Farah says he is 'completely devastated' by East Africa crisis as charities launch major appeal
Sir Mo Farah is among those supporting an urgent appeal by charities to help the millions of people who face starvation caused by conflicts and droughts in East Africa.

Why married people must choose to love their spouse every day
The most empowering thing in your marriage is knowing that you have the choice to love your spouse every day.

How to stand on that firm foundation when your life is being shaken
There's an irony behind building strong foundations to a building that goes something like this: the lower we go, the higher we go.

Ciara thankful for 'God's grace' after surviving car accident
"Body Party" singer Ciara, who is seven months pregnant, figured in a minor car accident in Los Angeles last Friday.

Sadie Robertson reveals why she once hid one thing from God in prayer, and what got her to stop
There is nothing people can hide from God, because He is omniscient and all-powerful. But "Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson confessed that she kept some things from God in her prayer life before.

Oprah Winfrey's company urged to pull out its ads from raunchy TV show
The Parents Television Council is hoping that Oprah Winfrey's company, Weight Watchers, would pull out its ads from the raunchy TV show "The Mick" from Fox.

'My husband openly had an affair for 12 years.' How should churches respond to domestic abuse?
Parishes are being urged to step up their fight against domestic violence in a new Church of England policy document launched on Wednesday.

Is it OK to be a married Christian man and be close friends with another woman â and vice versa?
Marriage is a sacred thing, one that requires both the man and the woman to forsake all others. Yet, there are many Christians who can't seem to understand that when they marry, they cannot take their friends with them into the relationship â it's only between the husband and the wife.

Should Christians wait until marriage to share their first kiss?
The decision to follow Christ always begins with self-denial, even in the area of romance and love relationships. This includes saving your first kiss until marriage.

Health workers told they should speak to dying patients about faith to enhance end of life care
Healthcare workers should not only attend to the physical concerns of dying patients but also their spiritual needs.