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India: Church vandalised and pastor and wife doused in petrol
India: Church vandalised and pastor and wife doused in petrol

A pastor and his wife have been doused in petrol during an attack on their church in India, Christian Solidarity Worldwide reports.

Remains of 16th century cross found in Arkansas
Remains of 16th century cross found in Arkansas

Archaeologists believe they have found the remains of a 16th century cross that was erected in the US by a Spanish conquistador.

Pastor whose pregnant wife was fatally shot: \'I hope to share the gospel with her killers\'
Pastor whose pregnant wife was fatally shot: 'I hope to share the gospel with her killers'

The pastor husband of Amanda Blackburn, who died after being shot in the head at her home by intruders last November, has said he has forgiven her killers, and wants to share the gospel with them.

Five wholesome game ideas for your hen party
Five wholesome game ideas for your hen party

The first thing that comes to mind for many when they hear the words "hen party" are excessive alcohol consumption and x-rated entertainment

10 Bible verses to help you with unresolved anger
10 Bible verses to help you with unresolved anger

The Bible is littered with references to anger, and though righteous anger is a good thing, Scripture is clear that Christians are to forgive and not let anger consumer them.

Bangladesh: Islamic State claims machete murder of English professor
Bangladesh: Islamic State claims machete murder of English professor

Islamic State said it was behind the death of Rezaul Karim Siddiquee, 58.

'World's strongest pastor' breaks 25th world record

A 53-year-old Lutheran minister has broken a world record for strength by pulling three fire engines in Canada.

Churches need to be more LGBT inclusive to deliver public services - Steve Chalke
Churches need to be more LGBT inclusive to deliver public services - Steve Chalke

Churches are not trusted to deliver public services such as education, new research has found.

Pope Francis urges prayer for kidnapped priests in Syria
Pope Francis urges prayer for kidnapped priests in Syria

"May the Merciful God touch the heart of the abductors and grant the release of our brothers," Francis said.

\'Duck Dynasty\' star Missy Robertson says her new jewellery line is inspired by God
'Duck Dynasty' star Missy Robertson says her new jewellery line is inspired by God

"Duck Dynasty" star Missy Robertson has started her own jewellery line called "Laminin by Missy Roberston," which is inspired by the powerful presence of God in people's lives.

Palm Sunday: 10 amazing pictures of Orthodox celebrations around the world
Palm Sunday: 10 amazing pictures of Orthodox celebrations around the world

Orthodox Christians around the world celebrated Palm Sunday yesterday, in remembrance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey.

Darlene Zschech reveals how she was \'protected\' by God when she was facing breast cancer
Darlene Zschech reveals how she was 'protected' by God when she was facing breast cancer

People all go through difficulties and uncertainties in life. During these moments, Christian worship leader Darlene Zschech stresses that it's important to look up to God.

Secularists accuse Church of England of schools \'land grab\'
Secularists accuse Church of England of schools 'land grab'

Secular campaigners have hit out at the Church of England over its plans to take over four non-religious schools in the North of England.

Chinese Christian group files lawsuit over open-air urinal in San Francisco
Chinese Christian group files lawsuit over open-air urinal in San Francisco

A Chinese Christian group has filed a civil lawsuit over an open air urinal in Dolores Park in San Francisco, calling it a violation of privacy and a cause of embarrassment for women as well as any disabled people who might need to use the facilities.

Aid worker says British government must be firm with migrants who don\'t want to abide by Christian law
Aid worker says British government must be firm with migrants who don't want to abide by Christian law

With the influx of displaced migrants from conflict ridden areas of the Middle East flocking to refugee camps, aid workers have warned the British government to be tough in enforcing their own values on the refugees as they have shown resistance to adopting to the culture of their host nations.

Christians and Hindus work together after devastating Nepal earthquake: \'God is able to work in such a crisis as this\'
Christians and Hindus work together after devastating Nepal earthquake: 'God is able to work in such a crisis as this'

One year on from Nepal's devastating earthquake, hundreds of thousands of people are still without homes.