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What #realclergybios tells us about how pastors really feel
What #realclergybios tells us about how pastors really feel

Clergy started offering brief glimpses into their world, in 140 characters or less.

Man accused of posing as a priest and stealing from parishioners has been arrested
Man accused of posing as a priest and stealing from parishioners has been arrested

A man who has posed as a priest since the mid 1990s, calling himself "Padre" and celebrating sacraments, was arrested for grand theft on Tuesday, according to police.

Will you take up your cross today?
Will you take up your cross today?

Jesus warns that becoming his disciple is not an easy journey, but just why do so many of us find it difficult?

Official prayers published in run up to Queen\'s 90th birthday
Official prayers published in run up to Queen's 90th birthday

Prayers approved by the Queen herself have been published by the Church of England to celebrate the monarch's upcoming 90th birthday.

Desperate Syrian refugees need more help, say Churches on eve of donor conference
Desperate Syrian refugees need more help, say Churches on eve of donor conference

Four major UK Churches have called on governments to provide substantial new funding for Syrian refugees.

\'Gay cake\' case: Appeal begins today, as Ashers Bakery insists it does not discriminate
'Gay cake' case: Appeal begins today, as Ashers Bakery insists it does not discriminate

A court appeal launched by Christian-run Ashers Bakery over the so-called "gay cake case" is due to begin today.

4 ways evangelicals have destroyed their own movement
4 ways evangelicals have destroyed their own movement

Evangelicalism has fragmented into a political voting block rather than a movement for sharing the gospel. Ed Cyzewski looks at the key factors driving the dissolution of evangelicalism in America.

5 legalistic practices parents should avoid
5 legalistic practices parents should avoid

Parenting can be very tricky because as much as we want to protect our kids and reserve the best for them, there comes a point that too much laws will signal a hint of legalism.

How do I know when it\'s time to transfer to another church?
How do I know when it's time to transfer to another church?

There is nothing wrong with transferring to a different church if done for reasons that do not involve offence, hurt and unhealthy disagreement with leadership.

5 ways to be a blessing to your boss
5 ways to be a blessing to your boss

When we choose to be a blessing to our employers and superiors, they're not the only ones that benefit.

5 actions Christians can take when they\'re being bullied
5 actions Christians can take when they're being bullied

Bullying has evolved and can now can happen to anyone. How can we as Christians respond to bullying?

Zika crisis: First US transmission reported, attributed to sexual contact
Zika crisis: First US transmission reported, attributed to sexual contact

The first known case of Zika virus transmission in the United States was reported in Texas on Tuesday by local health officials.

9 scriptures that teach principles on investing
9 scriptures that teach principles on investing

For those who want to go into investments and passive income, the Bible teaches us how to do so.

WHO declares global health emergency as Zika virus spreads rapidly; infection could be worse than Ebola
WHO declares global health emergency as Zika virus spreads rapidly; infection could be worse than Ebola

The rising cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus infection have prompted the World Health Organisation (WHO) to declare on Monday a "public health emergency of international concern," and medical experts are still struggling to find a way to stop it from infecting more people.

Weapons\' sale rises in Germany amid crime surge triggered by influx of refugees
Weapons' sale rises in Germany amid crime surge triggered by influx of refugees

With concerns over the influx of migrants and surging crimes among refugees, Germans are reportedly stocking up some firearms for protection, spiking the sales by up to three times more in weapons shops.

Phil and Kay Robertson boast of their happy sex life: \'It\'s not something we should be ashamed of\'
Phil and Kay Robertson boast of their happy sex life: 'It's not something we should be ashamed of'

Al and Lisa Robertson are talking about love and relationships in their new book called "The Duck Commander Devotional for Couples," and in it, they gave a somewhat revealing account of Phil and Kay Robertson's active sex life.