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4 ways we misunderstand 'receiving' Jesus
We all have experienced having a wrong notion about receiving Jesus at some point. Here are four common ways we misunderstand receiving Jesus.

8 scriptures that bring peace in the midst of conflict
Even in the midst of conflict and differences, we can celebrate oneness in Christ knowing that because we are of one faith, we can exist in unity even if there is no uniformity.

South Sudan's fifth anniversary: commemorating a sombre birthday
This Saturday South Sudan will commemorate five years of independence. However, the sombre mood in the world's youngest country will stand in severe contrast to the jubilant celebrations of 2011.

Divorced and remarried Christians must not have sex, says Archbishop
The Archbishop also warns that openly gay couples should not be accepted into parish life because they are a danger to the faith of children.

5 important deep Spiritual truths we've learned from Euro 2016
Whether you're a football nut or a football widow, there's no denying that the tournament in France has been packed with incident

Ancient crypt discovered in Turkish church
An ancient tomb has been discovered in a church in Turkey, possibly belonging to a king or bishop.

Jerusalem: Protesters hold mixed gender 'egalitarian' service at Western Wall
Non-Orthodox Jews from the Conservative and Reform movements have held a mixed gender 'egalitarian' service at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, amid jeers from other worshippers and a ban on prayer by the protesters from Israel's Attorney General.

5 signs that your leadership needs a reboot
Sometimes we find that just like a worn out computer, our leadership needs a reboot that will bring us back into the right spirit and sense of being a leader.

How we've been praying the wrong way all this time
We think that our prayers are answered when there is maximum faith and minimal doubt in our hearts, otherwise it's best you try again.

If God can bring breakthrough anytime, why does He make us wait?
Bringing breakthrough into our lives is no difficult feat for God, so why doesn't God just deliver it to us right away?

Churches forced to shut in Nigeria - for being too noisy
Christianity is growing so fast and so noisily in parts of Nigeria that the authorities are actually having to shut churches down - to secure peace and quiet for local residents.

Eid festival prompts 72 hour truce in Syria
The Syrian army said it would observe a 72-hour "regime of silence" to mark the Islamic festival of Eid al-Fitr.

Second round of Tory voting on next PM amid claims of plot to boost Gove
Conservative MPs are voting today on who will succeed David Cameron as supporters of Michael Gove are accused of plotting

4 things to remember when you're finding it difficult to get God's grace
We're so accustomed to getting what we deserve. From good grades (and bad ones) to promotions, so much of what we do is about receiving something in return for the effort or investment we put in.

Syrian refugees to move in to Lambeth Palace next month
Justin Welby pledged last September to personally take in refugees from Syria, with the gesture following a similar move by the Pope.

6 Bible verses to motivate you to welcome all sorts of people, like what Jesus did
Sometimes all it takes for us to extend a warm reception is a few seconds of our time to ask someone who's serving us about their day or a few minutes to listen to a friend who needs to let off some steam. If you're trying to be more welcoming to the people you surround yourself with and those you come across, here are six Bible verses to encourage you.