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7 songs from popular culture which feature Bible verses
The Bible has a long and wide-reaching history of influencing and shaping music from hymns of the past to pop songs of the present. The inclusion of direct Bible quotes in hymns, worship songs and commercial Christian music is something that we'd naturally expect but the incorporation of biblical references in music isn't unique to Christian culture.
A spoonful of sugar: All Christians need to know about Budget 2016
All you need to know about the Budget 2016.
Jesus is Emmanuel and how this applies to us in our daily lives
Often, we hear God speak to us that He is Emmanuel, that He is "God with us," but what does that do to us? Does it just become another name to add to the many sets of names that Jesus is given?
Do you love your enemy? 10 Bible verses to inspire Christian compassion
Jesus' led a life filled with compassion; God is described as the Father of all compassion; And we are commanded to be compassionate. Here are ten Bible verses that teach us more about compassion.
7 promises of peace found in the Bible
There is a great demand today for peace and soundness of mind. People try to look for it in many things -- money, practices, principles, relationships and substances, to name only a few.
Mighty warrior and Mother of Israel: 3 things Christians can learn from Deborah
Deborah's story is a remarkable one. She lived a life that any man in her 12th Century patriarchal society would have envied, yet she was a woman. This is not a comment of the limitations of women, rather on the sovereignty of God. No man would have chosen a woman to judge Israel, but God did.
Budget 2016: What Christian charities thought of 'social justice by Conservative means'
George Osborne claimed his budget gave 'social justice by Conservative means'. Harry Farley examines what Christian charities thought of that.
Former vicar jailed for abuse of 12-year-old boy
A former vicar who sexually abused a boy from his church has been jailed for eight years.
Sex abuse public inquiry begins investigation into Church of England
The inquiry began hearing evidence just one day after a damning review revealed a shocking failure by the Church to investigate credible allegations of sex abuse.
Missouri students keep on praying even as atheists' group seeks to bar youth pastor from entering school and joining them
Students in Missouri have continued to gather and pray during lunch time to symbolize their strong faith despite attempts by an atheist group to bar a youth pastor from visiting the school.
Tullian Tchividjian has left Willow Creek, half LIBERATE board resigns
Tullian Tchividjian has left his position on the staff of Willow Creek Presbyterian Church.
Trump scores major wins in 5 primaries, but Kasich takes Ohio; Rubio suspends campaign after Florida debacle
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump defeated his rivals in five of six primaries held on Tuesday as he moved closer to securing his party's nomination, having officially scooped more than half of the required delegates.
What did Christian politicians think of Budget 2016?
Harry Farley examined the immediate reactions of Christian MPs across different parties to the Chancellor's budget delivered on Wednesday.
Talent show or worship experience?
Every church may have had this experience where the praise and worship team turns a worship experience into a rock concert with all the riffs, note changes and vocal ad-libs.
3 ways Christians can use social media for good
We're forever being warned about the dangers of technology and the negative impact that it can have on almost every area of our life and health. It can have a detrimental effect on our physical wellbeing - the disruptive effects that using social media can have on our sleeping patterns have been widely documented.
Respected theologian and priest commits suicide following abuse accusations
A well-known and respected theologian, professor and priest accused of molesting a boy over 30 years ago committed suicide on Monday.