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Corbyn lacks credibility to be Prime Minister, says leading Christian Labour MP
Corbyn lacks credibility to be Prime Minister, says leading Christian Labour MP

Jeremy Corbyn lacks the credibility and practical approach needed to be Prime Minister, Labour MP and chair of Christians of the Left Jonathan Reynolds told Christian Today.

China\'s Muslims under threat of religious persecution
China's Muslims under threat of religious persecution

China's president Xi Jinping, who has been accused of implementing draconian laws against religion since taking office in 2012, spoke directly to Chinese Muslims today – signifying a possible crackdown on a group that has so far avoided his harsh measures.

Church leaders provide sanctuary for victims of South Sudan\'s latest descent into violence
Church leaders provide sanctuary for victims of South Sudan's latest descent into violence

Up to 1,000 families sought sanctuary in the Anglican cathedral in the South Sudan capital of Juba as the country continues its descent into violence and bloodshed.

Calais \'jungle\' swells to more than 7,000 for first time as nearly 50 new people arrive each day
Calais 'jungle' swells to more than 7,000 for first time as nearly 50 new people arrive each day

As authorities in Calais threaten new evictions, charities working with the migrants predicted numbers could be as high as 10,000 by Christmas.

Mike Pence: the evangelical former Catholic who may yet save Donald Trump
Mike Pence: the evangelical former Catholic who may yet save Donald Trump

The Republican Vice-Presidential candidate abandoned the Catholic Church to become an evangelical after he "gave my life to Jesus"

Rid our consecrations of this protester, supporters of women bishops urge the Church of England
Rid our consecrations of this protester, supporters of women bishops urge the Church of England

Campaigners for women's ordination are calling on the Church of England to silence an objector who has interrupted the last four consecrations of women bishops.

How Big Sam manages for success: What the Church can learn from the new England football coach
How Big Sam manages for success: What the Church can learn from the new England football coach

The choice of Sam Allardyce is controversial. But what can the Church learn from his leadership style? Here are some lessons from his long managerial career.

Doctors who object to abortion face \'harassment and abuse\', say MPs
Doctors who object to abortion face 'harassment and abuse', say MPs

Doctors who object to abortion are not promoted and face "harassment and abuse", a report by MPs revealed on Thursday.

7 scriptures on praising God through affliction
7 scriptures on praising God through affliction

It seems that, in a Christian's life, problems will forever be a constant. God reminds us that in times of deepest trouble we can still put our faith in Jesus, knowing He has already won the battle.

3 ways we misunderstand worship
3 ways we misunderstand worship

We are all divinely called by the one true God to be worshippers. It doesn't matter what you do or who you are, it's deeply wired into each and every human being to worship something or someone.

God delights in being your Saviour
God delights in being your Saviour

Have you ever experienced a season where you're dragging your feet into a meeting, into church or even into your own household?

Priest who revived Sam Allardyce\'s career says he\'s been praying for \'brilliant\' Big Sam
Priest who revived Sam Allardyce's career says he's been praying for 'brilliant' Big Sam

The Irish priest who gave the new England manager a job 25 years ago has spoken of his delight at the coach's appointment as England football manager and said "It's a great moment in my priesthood."

Overcoming the work of the enemy in your workplace
Overcoming the work of the enemy in your workplace

The busiest person at work in the office is Jesus Christ; He's busy redeeming your office from the work of the enemy.

Iraq: \'Garden of Eden\' named World Heritage Site
Iraq: 'Garden of Eden' named World Heritage Site

The area includes a site considered by many to be city of Ur of the Chaldees mentioned in the Bible, believed to have been the birthplace of Abraham and his brother Haran.

Growing Olympic-level spiritual disciplines
Growing Olympic-level spiritual disciplines

What does it take to grow the spiritual muscles necessary to become champions for God?

What we can learn from the time David spared Saul\'s life
What we can learn from the time David spared Saul's life

One very strong example we see is the power in the humility and patience of David as seen in the way he made decisions.