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Why Forgiving Yourself Matters
While God forgives us quite easily when we truly are sorry and repentant, many of us are hard on ourselves, feeling unable to forgive ourselves for what we have done. Are you like that?

4 Unhealthy Doubts About God That Most Christians Struggle With â and What to Do About Them
God is always faithful, but there is a struggle within all of us to stand by God's faithfulness. Here are four unhealthy ways we doubt God and how we should deal with them.

5 Things Jesus Promises to the Struggling
Here are five things that Jesus promises to you today if you are struggling.

Bulgarian Priest Dies, Historians Amazed By What He Leaves Behind
A rare 400-year-old Gospel has been found in a Bulgarian church, preserved in secret down the centuries and containing notes on major events in Bulgarian history.
'Donald Trump Loves God' Says Pastor Close To President
A pastor close to Donald Trump has described the faith of the new President, insisting that "Donald Trump loves God."

First Baptist Dallas Responds To IS Threat: 'If We Surrender To Fear ISIS Wins'
The Dallas megachurch pastored by Robert Jeffress, who campaigned for Donald Trump and preached at his pre-inauguration service, has said it will not be deterred by threats against it by Islamic State.

Large Church In Colorado Goes LGBT Inclusive
A large community church in Denver has gone LGBT inclusive, in spite of opposition from some of its members and elder team.

Pakistan TV Host Banned For 'Hate Speech' Accusations Of Blasphemy
A well known talk-show host in Pakistan has been banned due to inflammatory rhetoric in which he accused liberal activists of blasphemy, potentially putting their lives at risk.

CofE Stands Firm On Gay Marriage: Here Is How Christians On All Sides Reacted
The bishops of the Church of England have sided with its conservative wing in refusing to offer any change in the teaching that marriage is between one man and one woman.

Let's Work Together For Russian Traditional Values, Patriarch Kirill Urges
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has called for dialogue between Russia's main religions as a way of helping protect traditional values.

Heretic Or Hero? 4 Reasons Pelagius Still Matters Today
On this day in the year 417 AD, a monk called Pelagius was declared a heretic and excommunicated from the Church by the Pope. Here's why he still matters today.

The 5 Least Favourite Books Of The Bible
Are there some books of the Bible that you wish weren't there? A new survey has ranked people's five least favourite books of the Bible.

Story-Telling Faith: How We Can Encourage Each Other To Good Deeds
Hebrews 10:24 instructs us to: "Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds."

Gay Christian Group's Ultimatum To CofE: We Won't Wait For You
The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement has released an open letter to Bishops...

Morgan Freeman Describes Gift Of Tongues As 'The Language Of Heaven'
Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman has spoken about the power of the gift of tongues on Christian believers, describing it as "the language of heaven".
Church Of England Refuses To Budge On Gay Marriage
The Church of England is resisting calls to change its teaching that marriage is exclusively between one man and one women.