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5 Bible verses to help you prepare for Jesus' arrival and trials ahead
The Bible is essentially our handbook on how to ready ourselves for when temptation strikes and for when Jesus comes again. If you're in need of some guidance on why preparation is so crucial and how you can do it in a spiritual sense, let these five Bible verses steer you in the right direction.
5 subtle signs you are tainted with pride
Pride hurts. It may feel good for a while and may seem so retrofitted into your heart, but at the core of pride is the refusal to make Jesus the priority of our hearts because we have already filled it with our own selfishness.
5 ways our wedding vows can honour God
The vows that husbands and wives make to one another are one of the highlights of any wedding, but they're also the most frightening.
The idol of self image and how it ruins our faith
When we think of idols, often what comes to mind is an image of a wood-carved statue that sacrifices are made to, but we don't automatically think of the self as being an idol.
5 powerful implications of God being our Abba Father
What does it really mean for us if God is our Abba Father and how does it affect the way we are and the way we live?
Evangelicals rally behind Trump while atheists back Clinton
Evangelicals in the United States are rallying behind Donald Trump while it is the "nones" who back Hillary Clinton, according to new research from Pew.
Report finds routine abuse and drugging of girls at CofE care home
A report into a former Church of England children's home in Gravesend has found that girls were routinely drugged heavily, locked up and abused physically, sexually and emotionally
Iraqi Christians 'feel nobody cares for us', says Baghdad bishop
Christians persecuted by Islamic State in the Middle East believe the world has forgotten them, but remain convinced that God is near, an Iraqi bishop has said.
Cameron bows out of Number Ten as May takes over
David Cameron is standing down after six years as British prime minister after his final one-to-one audience with the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Earlier, he cracked jokes in the House of Commons
India: two Christians and a baby among the dead in police shoot-out
Two Pentecostal Christians are believed to be among five Indian villagers including a five-month-old baby who were killed on July 8 during a shoot-out between security officers and Maoists in the eastern state of Odisha
Outrage at Russia's 'unconstitutional' crackdown on religion, evangelism
Russia's President Vladmir Putin has signed a package of new anti-terrorism measures into law amid protests that they will be used to crack down on religious freedom.
Nigeria: Buhari regime condemned after killing of female Christian preacher
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the Muhammadu Buhari administration over increasing violence against non-Muslims and warned Christians to defend themselves following the murder at the weekend of a female Christian preacher by suspected fanatics
Church of England defends its handling of Bishop George Bell abuse case
The Church of England today defended its approach to the case of Bishop George Bell, who was accused of being a paedophile 37 years after his death.
Nepal: Eight Christians face trial for distributing Bibles
Seven Protestant Christians and a pastor could be tried for proselytising after being found distributing Bibles to school-children
Lecrae says fighting racism is 'bigger than just caring for your community'
Lecrae, a Christian rapper known for hits such as "Nothin'" and "All I Need Is You," is tackling the issue of racism once again, saying people are biased and should practice humility in order to understand another person's point of view.
$2,250 per head joining fee: Steph Curry criticised for staging 'overpriced' Hawaii youth camp
Seattle Seahawks' defensive end Michael Bennett has criticised NBA star Stephen Curry for staging a basketball youth camp in Hawaii which he believes was overpriced with its $2,250 per head joining fee.