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C of E's First Woman Bishop Questions Appointment Of 'Wonder Woman' As UN Ambassador
The Church of England's first woman bishop has slammed the appointment of the comic book character "Wonder Woman" as an honorary ambassador for the United Nations.

Why I Left Church And Why I'm Going Back Again
Katherine-Maxwell Rose on the frustrations, the challenges and the joys of the local church.

Christian Woman Captured By Boko Haram Tells Of Healing And Joy
A Christian woman who was captured for five weeks by Boko Haram militants in northern Nigeria has told of her joy after being adopted by a foster family following a period in an internally displaced people's (IDP) camp.

Jesus' 'Burial Slab' Uncovered For First Time In Centuries
A stone shelf believed by many Christians to have held the body of Jesus after his crucifixion has been uncovered for the first time in centuries.

The More People Have Benefits Stopped, The More They Turn To Food Banks
New research from Christian-based charity the Trussell Trust suggests that taking away benefits from people as a punishment means they end up using foodbanks.

Persecution 'All Too Familiar' As World Marks International Religious Freedom Day
Western Christians have become immune to those suffering religious persecution, Bishop Angaelos, the head bishop of the Coptic Church in the UK, warned on Thursday.

Why Desire Is Never Satisfied â and How to Control It
When put in the right direction, desire is actually a good thing that can bless our lives.

Is Your Stand For Christ Already Compromised Without You Knowing It? Here Are 3 Signs to Watch Out For
The Bible says that in the last days, many will be deceived and will have their faith shipwrecked.

3 Ways We're Getting Distracted From Spreading the Gospel
The Christian life isn't one that's centred on a person's desires, skills, or ambition. It's a life centred in Christ Jesus. As such, growing in His likeness and obeying His commands is what His followers prioritise.

Jessa Duggar Shares Photos Comparing Her First Pregnancy With Her Second
"Counting On" star Jessa Duggar is expecting her second baby with husband Ben Seewald, who is due sometime in 2017. It looks like the 23-year-old Christian reality star's second pregnancy is making her feel nostalgic since she's looking back at the time she got pregnant with her firstborn Spurgeon Elliot.

Ciara and Russell Wilson Thank God As They Announce They Are Expecting Their First Child Together
Good news for newlyweds Ciara and Russell Wilson: They are finally expecting their first child together!

California Allows Mentally Ill Patients to Choose Assisted Suicide
The state of California in the United States has allowed assisted suicide for mentally ill patient who have been forced into hospitalization, when they are deemed to be dying and capable to make medical decisions for themselves.

8-Year-Old Boy Travels 800 Miles to Deliver $4,000 Worth of Gifts to a Young Flood Victim
"When you do good things it makes you feel good, and when you do things for others God will bless you." Those words were spoken not by a preacher or a pastor but by an eight-year-old boy with a heart of gold.

Christian Students Miraculously Saved From ISIS Terrorist Suicide Bombers: 'The Lord Blinded Their Eyes'
Death was just an arm's length away for seven Christian girls who found themselves for hours sharing a room inside a school with heavily armed Islamic State (ISIS) fighters wearing explosive suicide belts.

Freed Pastor Saeed Abedini Says Donald Trump Gave $10K to Help His Family While He Was Suffering in Iranian Jail For His Faith
In contrast, Abedini said Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton did not do or say anything to help secure his release from Iranian prison. The pastor said Clinton never spoke his name or met his family.

US Election: Take Heart Voters, Jesus Has MUCH Bigger Plans Than Political Change
It's difficult to face the prospect of someone we oppose on biblical grounds coming to power, but the Bible has something incredibly reassuring to say to all those troubled by this year's US presidential election.