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Gospel artist Kirk Franklin thinks decline in church attendance in America is because people see more rules than the love of God
The title of multi-platinum gospel artist Kirk Franklin's latest album "Losing My Religion" may have been the subject of criticisms and controversy but he now reveals that it was deliberately chosen to spark a conversation about Americans losing their faith.
Billy Graham urges faithful to take sin seriously
Pastor Billy Graham is asking the faithful to take sin seriously because Jesus himself died for it.
Elderly Christian woman caned in Indonesia for breaking sharia law
A 60-year-old Christian woman was publicly caned at the Banda Aceh province of Indonesia after it was found that she was violating sharia law, regulations which specifically applied only to Muslims until bylaws were passed in the country late last year, which expanded its coverage to non-Muslims.
Are these the Days of Noah or the Days of Elijah?
Jesus declared: "For the a coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Noah." (Matthew chapter 24, verse 37) and we should all be living with a sense of expectancy for His return.
Are you building a kingdom of worry rather than the Kingdom of God?
I once heard someone say, 'Worry is like a rocking chairâit gives you something to do but it doesn't get you anywhere.'
What we can learn from monks about embedding spirituality into our daily lives
We mistakenly live our lives on three separate levels - physical, mental and spiritual - but monks practise an "invasive spirituality" that permeates all aspects of their lives, writes Tim Shallard.
Pastor shares how Jesus got him through pain of daughter's rare brain disorder: 'When you get Jesus in you, you get hope'
"Once you realise Jesus is our hope, you're good. You don't have to keep mustering it up," says Pastor Chad Veach.
Indiana pastor says ex-prisoners are more discriminated against than LGBTQ community
A Christian pastor is opposing a proposed human rights ordinance that the Human Relations Council is creating in Valparaiso, Indiana, which seeks to address the alleged bias being experienced by the LGBTQ community.
Texas parents say 'Our God is Bigger' after Bible verse removed from school website
Parents of students in Texas are buying "Our God is Bigger" t-shirts after a school was forced to delete a Bible verse from its website following a complaint from an atheist group.
What is the best way to respond when someone criticises your church online?
Jonathan Howe says an apology can often defuse tension and avoid conflict, but if the criticism is about core biblical doctrine the church should stand its ground.
Body of missing Florida priest found
A 71 year-old priest who had been missing since last week has been found dead in Georgia, according to authorities.
Sex abuse survivor to sue diocese that has reinstated priest
A survivor of sexual abuse by a Catholic priest who has been reinstated by the Vatican is to sue the priest's diocese.
CJ Mahaney: Churches must 'protect' their pastors
Days after his presence at the Together for the Gospel conference was heavily criticised, CJ Mahaney preached about the Biblical mandate for churches to defend their pastors.
Radicalisation in UK prisons: Islamic extremist literature 'routinely' passed out to inmates
A leaked report has revealed that extremist literature is being routinely given out to inmates by Muslim chaplains in UK prisons.
Should Christians want to be rich? 10 Bible verses about wealth
We're deluged with images of wealth but the Bible is always clear that it is never to be sought for its own ends, and that we are always accountable to God for how we use it.
How your church can REALLY welcome everyone
Is it actually possible to cater for all the different personality types in one congregation?