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How can I overcome pessimistic thoughts?
Many times in our lives, our negative thoughts can overtake our plans and desires. As a result, we as believers become limited in our capability to do greater things for God's glory.
Syria: Suffering reaches 'almost medieval scale' as one million people live under siege
More than double the number of civilians are living in beseiged towns in Syria than the UN has recorded, according to the aid organisation Siege Watch.
Can the Church save the planet? Green energy shows the way
Churches across the UK are being encouraged to swap their homes and churches to renewable energy.
5 ways we misjudge our pastor's job roles
Church senior leadership is probably one of the most misunderstood professions there are today. Here are 5 of some of the most common misunderstandings of a pastor's job.
Italy arrests priest accused of 'defrauding elderly people out of millions'
Monsignor Patrizio Benvenuti has been arrested for allegedly defrauding hundreds of elderly people out of millions of euros through an elaborate money-laundering scheme.
What the names of God tell us about his character
The names of God point to the different facets of his character, and teach us about the One we worship.
Iraqi Christians boycott peaceful coexistence conference, demanding 'concrete change' for religious minorities
Iraqi Christians have boycotted a conference organised the government to promote peaceful coexistence of religious communities.
Last Byzantine church in Ankara fights for survival
The last remaining Byzantine church in Ankara, Turkey, is fighting to survive as the crowded city continues to spread.
Former homeless and ex-drug addicts lead new Church of England prayer campaign
Men and women who found faith at a homeless centre in Halifax are to feature in a series of short dramatic films for Lent and Easter launched by the Church of England today.
Pope tells missionaries of mercy: Abandon the 'cudgel of judgement'
Priests must abandon the "cudgel of judgement" when hearing confession, Pope Francis said in a homily to his specially appointed "missionaries of mercy" before their send-off.
Love Lent? 5 ways to make it more biblical
I have, to be honest, always been a bit ambivalent about giving things up for Lent.
Ash Wednesday: How liturgy breathes life into worship
Harry Farley explores the bizarre, stark but powerful nature of the Anglican imposition of ashes service.
What can we learn from Elijah? #3: God doesn't need convincing
Elijah's encounter with the prophets of Baal teaches us the power of grace over works.
First Catholic service in centuries takes place at Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace
With clouds of incense and exquisite choral music, the first Roman Catholic service for more than 450 years was last night celebrated in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace.
Trump and Sanders ride US anti-establishment tide to New Hampshire wins
Sanders and Trump thrashed traditional US politicians in a display of anti-establishment power.
'Jesus' banned in NASA? Christian group fights alleged religious prohibition in space agency's communications
A group of Christians working in the space agency is fighting a supposed directive from NASA attorneys to refrain from using the name "Jesus" in their club's announcements, which appeared in the Johnson Space Centre (JSC) newsletter.