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Inspired by a shared vision
As a leader, you don't want to herd chickens. So, why does it sometimes feel like that's what you are doing?

Living according to the standards of the Bible, not my own
Like Joseph, let us stand up for what is right, even if we have to stand alone.

UK 'ignoring' democracy and devolution with abortion in Northern Ireland
The UK government has been accused of "ignoring" the right to life of the unborn and "the principles of democracy and devolution" in Northern Ireland after announcing this week that it will begin commissioning abortion services in the province.

Government says abortion clinic buffer zones are incompatible with human rights law
Buffer zones that prevent pro-lifers from offering help outside abortion clinics are incompatible with human rights law, the government has said.

Gender self-identification plans pass first stage in Scottish parliament
MSPs have given their support to the Scottish government's plans to make changing legal gender quicker and easier.

Hillsong's Benjamin Hastings says he battled mental health issues while writing new solo album
Singer and songwriter Benjamin Hastings, most known for his worship music with Hillsong United, is embarking on a solo music career and sharing vulnerable songs about the past season of his life.

Do you care?
Our simple acts of kindness might remind those who are helpless that they are remembered.

Healing takes time
As we seek help for our hurt and what's broken or torn, let's persevere on in this recovery journey knowing that with the proper support and in time, we will once again be made whole.

Christian baker who refused to bake cake for lesbian wedding prevails in court
A court has ruled that the Christian owner of Tastries Bakery in California acted lawfully when she refused to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple and instead referred them to a different bakery, citing her sincere religious belief that marriage is intended to be between one man and one woman.

Franklin Graham wins nearly £100,000 in damages over Scottish venue cancellation
A Glasgow court has awarded American evangelist Franklin Graham nearly £100,000 in damages after his event was cancelled by a venue in the city in 2020.

UK's Church of the Year 2022 unveiled
Winners of the first ever National Church Awards have been announced by comedian and actor Hugh Dennis.

European court says feminist who pretended to abort Jesus on church altar was exercising 'freedom'
Overturning the verdict of a French court, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that a feminist who interrupted the rehearsal of Christmas carols to perform a topless act of aborting Jesus on the altar of a Paris church was exercising "freedom of expression."

Vatican renews provisional agreement with China on bishop appointments
The Roman Catholic Church has renewed a scrutinized agreement with the People's Republic of China over the appointment of bishops, even as the Communist government continues to restrict religious freedom.

Christians urged to pray for the media
As war correspondents risk their lives to cover the conflict in Ukraine, and political reporters grapple with the unfolding dramas in Downing Street, Whitehall and across the globe, Christians and churches are being encouraged to pray for the media and those who work in it on Sunday 30 October.

Archbishop praying for Rishi Sunak as he becomes Britain's next prime minister
The Archbishop of Canterbury has invited people to join him in praying for Rishi Sunak after he was confirmed today as Britain's next prime minister.

Archeologists find tomb of Saint Nicholas
St. Nicholas was persecuted for his faith under Emperor Diocletian but lived to see Constantine rise to power