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Humanitarian aid needs a shake up... but UN and Western NGOs block progress - ODI
The world's "self-interested" international aid system must give local charities a greater role in shaping responses to humanitarian disasters or it will fail to assist those most in need, aid experts warned on Tuesday.

4 ways to reclaim your Sundays for God
God valued the Sabbath and so should we. But are our modern lives really compatible with the observation of a regular rest day?

Tax credit cuts to go ahead in disguise, Christian charity warns
Tax credit cuts will go ahead in a disguised form, a Christian charity has warned, months after the Chancellor made an embarrassing climbdown over his plans.

Pakistan's schools teach children that Christians are 'violent and tyrannical by nature' â report
Textbooks in Pakistan portray Pakistani Christians as "colonial oppressors", revealing a "deeply troubling" intolerant narrative toward religious minorities, according to a new study.
Watch the first trailer of 'I'm Not Ashamed' The Rachel Joy Scott Columbine story
Pure Flix Entertainment, the studio behind "God's Not Dead," recently released the first trailer of its upcoming movie "I'm Not Ashamed," which tells the story of Columbine High School martyr Rachel Joy Scott

New government, old story: The ongoing persecution of Christians in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has a turbulent history but Christians are bearing the brunt of increased levels of religious persecution on the tropical island.

Former inmate turned pastor has some wise words for conflict resolution
Dr. Robert Winfree knows a thing or two about violent conflict. Before he became the pastor of the New Deliverance Tabernacle, he served time in prison in his 20s.

'God's Not Dead 2',' Miracles from Heaven' perform well in ticket sales despite lukewarm reviews
Despite being widely criticised by film critics, faith based films "God's Not Dead 2" and "Miracles from Heaven" are doing well in terms of ticket sales, as a testament to the loyal and solid following of faith based audiences.

Arabic youth are being driven to join ISIS by unemployment, says poll
Over 75 per cent of young Arabs reject Islamic State, yet chronic unemployment has bolstered ISIS' recruitment, according to a new poll.

Vin Diesel fulfils childhood dream of singing with gospel choir
It may not seem like it but action star Vin Diesel has always wanted to sing with a church choir. The problem was he was always afraid to.

New Bishop of Oxford announced
Rt Rev Dr Steven Croft, currently the Bishop of Sheffield, will take up the role later this year, Downing Street announced today.

Shakespeare's Hamlet to debut at the Vatican on Wednesday
William Shakespeare's Hamlet will be staged at the Vatican on Wednesday, marking the first time the playwright's work has been performed in the world's smallest country, according to Vatican Radio.

Boko Haram's 'devastating impact' leaves one million without education
The full damage wreaked by Boko Haram in Nigeria is yet to be known according to a new report.

Could the Bible be even older than we thought?
The Bible may have been written earlier than previously thought, according to new analysis of ancient fragments of pottery found in Israel.

Refugees fleeing ISIS, war and persecution will hear the gospel through new Christian app
A Christian radio station has launched an app for refugees to provide biblical teaching and encouragement.

'God is never giving up on us': Third Day frontman opens up about discovering the Father heart of God
Krish Kandiah interviews Third Day frontman Mac Powell about discipleship, life on the road and his decision to adopt.