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Jeremy Lin asks fans for prayers at start of Asia tour: 'Please pray for me to speak with love, to be empowered by Christ'
NBA star Jeremy Lin, who is currently a free agent, is kicking off his annual tour of Asia by asking his fans to pray for him and for the people he wishes to bring closer to God.

3 reasons why living the Christian life seems hard â but it's not actually so
Living as a Christian is the best way of life there is.

Special church service held for Lane Graves, 2-year-old killed by alligator at Disney resort
A special church service was held on Thursday for two-year-old Lane Graves, the young boy who lost his life after an alligator dragged him underwater while his family was vacationing at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Orlando, Florida.

I've made Jesus Lord of my life, so why do I still not feel made perfect?
Often Christians can get condemned for still remaining sinful even after they invite Jesus to be the Lord of their lives, but truth be told, no one becomes perfect overnight.

5 prayers for Father's Day
If you're still searching for something special, and want to give something that's truly from the heart, then you shouldn't overlook the personal touch of prayer.

Most Catholic marriages are not valid because couples fail to understand sacrament, says Pope
Most Catholic marriages are not valid because couples do not have a proper understanding of permanence and commitment, according to Pope Francis.

How to pray after a devastating week
It's been a week filled with tragedy. Krish Kandiah offers a reflection.

Father's Day: 4 parenting tips from the best Father of them all - God
Even if your own father hasn't been present or provided you with a good example to follow, you can still be a great dad with the help of God's guidance.

Islamic State is committing genocide against Yazidis, says UN
There is enough evidence for an indictment and the report is in effect a "road map for future prosecution", a press conference launching the report was told.

Leading CofE pastor suspended by bishop after extramarital affair
The Rev Mark Bailey, 56, of Cheltenham's Trinity church, has been been ordered to "step back" from ministry by Bishop of Gloucester Rachel Treweek.

Gods of Egypt: a brilliantly terrible film about theology and the afterlife
Set an entirely fictional reality in which the earth is flat and Egyptian gods walk it alongside mere mortals, the plot involves a power struggle between two sibling deities for control over the earth.

Life sentences handed down after riots in India where Muslims were burned and hacked to death
Eleven people in India have been given life sentences after being convicted for a notorious attack in 2002, in which more than 1,000 people, mostly Muslims, died.

God's timing: Learning to love the gift of waiting
It is in waiting that we see the power of Jesus move on our behalf as we are asked only to be patient.

Christian groups lead the way in charitable action in England and Wales, says new report
Almost a quarter of all charitable giving in England and Wales is received by faith-based charities, according to a new report released today by think tank New Philanthropy Capital (NPC).

Are skill and talent important to God?
God helped Gideon win the battle against Midian but Gideon still had to learn how to lead and fight.

Human rights campaigners call on China to drop cases against lawyers
Human rights campaigners have called on China to drop cases against human rights lawyers and to release those being detained in prison including Xia Lin and Zhou Shifeng.