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Crossway's U-Turn On ESV: Permanent, Final Translation Was A 'Mistake'
The publishers of the English Standard Version, who in August announced a permanent, unchanged final edition of the ESV, have now said the decision was "a mistake".

The Chutzpah Of Israel's Dealings With Pope Francis
The Vatican has been forced to contradict reports that Pope Francis will attend the funeral of Shimon Peres in Israel tomorrow. Instead, the Pope will carry out a planned visit to Georgia.

Why Does Barack Obama Refuse To Say 'Islamic' Terrorism?
President Obama has defended his choice not to use the word "Islamic" when referring to terrorism.

How Christians In Iraq are Starting To Rebuild Lives Out Of The Ashes Left By Islamic State
Remarkable stories of how refugees who lost everything are now rebuilding their lives from scratch have emerged from Iraq.

Hillsong Pastor Calls Out 'All Lives Matter' Mantra
Pastor Carl Lentz, who leads the popular evangelical congregation, spoke on Facebook of his church's support for the movement, refusing to use the alternative slogan "All Lives Matter".

Church Building Law Moves Forward In Egypt After String Of Attacks Against Christians
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Sisi yesterday ratified the country's controversial and long-awaited new law regulating the building of churches.

Trump Calls Out Non-Christian Conservatives And Suggests They Leave The Room
Donald Trump has been widely criticised for suggesting at a political rally that anyone who was not a Christian conservative should be booted from the room.

Five Sentenced To Life For Torture And Murder Of Christians In Turkey
Tilmann Geseke, UÄur Yüksel and Necati Aydın were bound together, tortured and then had their throats slit in the office of the Zirve Publishing House in Malatya, southeastern Turkey, on Easter Sunday in 2007.

US Conservative Leaders Attack 'Progressive' Evangelicals, Catholics, Clinton
A group of conservative Christian leaders has written an open letter attacking "'progressive evangelicals' and Catholics" while calling on them "to repent".

Singapore Sends Teen Blogger Back To Jail For Criticising Religion
Yee pleaded guilty to six charges of deliberately posting comments on the internet in videos, blog posts and a picture that were critical of Christianity and Islam.

Stuck In A Problem You Caused? Here's An Encouragement For You
Although it's admittedly our fault that we get ourselves stuck in a mess because of the wrong decisions we made in disobedience to God, He still wants to redeem us and set us free from the self-made problems that entangle us.

Having A Hard Time Moving On From Failures? Here's Something For You
God loves to take the broken and failed pieces of our lives so that He can make them whole again.

How To Choose The Right Leader, According To The Bible
Choosing the right leader for any field is a skill that all of us need to develop, and we all need wisdom for this.

How Can Atheists Deny God's Existence When They 'Borrow Christian Worldview', Apologist Asks
In a post on his Facebook page, Young Earth Creationist Ken Ham questions how atheists ca deny the existence of God when they actually subscribe to the Christian worldview albeit discreetly.

Christian Governor of Jakarta Faces Challenges From Muslims As He Seeks New Term
What happens when a follower of Jesus Christ leads a city where millions of Muslims live? A Christian man with Chinese ancestry is finding out that this is not an easy task as he seeks to extend his term as governor of the Indonesian capital, Jakarta.

Hillsong New York Filled To Overflowing As Hundreds Wait For Hours On The Street Outside To Join Next Service
Hillsong New York City is overwhelming with church attendees - so much so that hundreds of people had to stand in line outside of church just to attend service.