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Feeling in despair? 10 Bible verses to remind you there is always hope with God
Hope is part of what makes us human. Hope keeps us living.
Tony Blair: Islamic extremist ideology supported by Muslims across the world
The idealogy behind ISIS and other extremist Islamic groups has wide support in mainstream Muslim communities, Tony Blair warned yesterday.
How not to evangelise in the workplace
The disconnect between the church and the office has perhaps never been so great, but former Silicon Valley exec Katherine Leary Alsdorf says we should be careful about how we evangelise in the workplace.
'Do I look good in this?' How Christians can stand for biblical beauty
My daughter is thin, but apparently not as thin as one of her friends. She has some fantastic outfits, but is apparently not as 'fashionable' as that same friend.
Could you declare your faith to a Christian-killing gunman?
When gunman Chris Harper-Mercer entered Oregon's Umpqua Community College last Thursday, he set about destroying lives with abandon.
Possibility of Catholic women deacons raised at Synod on Family
The possibility of ordaining women deacons in the Roman Catholic church has been raised by a senior Archbishop at the Synod on the Family in Rome.
Sex abusing bishop Peter Ball jailed for 32 months
As Bishop Peter Ball is jailed for sex abuse, victims pledge to sue the Church of England.
Pakistan: Christian head teacher beaten by Muslim co-workers
A Christian head teacher has been attacked by Muslim co-workers in Pakistan who said they refuse to work under a Christian.
US pastor stole thousands from church to fund affair
A pastor has been charged with stealing from his congregation in order to fund an affair, according to Fox2Now.
Apocalypse Right Now: Why the end-timers keep getting it wrong
"According to what the Bible is presenting it does appear that 7 October will be the day that God has spoken of," says Chris McCann.
Pope Francis will visit Mexico next year
Pope Francis will visit Mexico in 2016, Vatican spokesperson Federico Lombardi has confirmed.
Leading Southern Baptist Al Mohler criticises gay conversion therapy, says Christians have sinned against gays
Leading Southern Baptist Albert Mohler has criticised therapies that attempt to turn people from gay to straight.
Boy, 11, shoots girl, 8, with shotgun after she refused his demand to see her puppy
A minor argument over puppies turned deadly Monday when an 11-year old boy from White Pine, Tennessee shot and killed his 8-year old neighbour and schoolmate girl whom he had bullied since moving to the place some months back, according to Jefferson County's Sherriff Department.
Texas executes man who killed Christian missionary for $8
Juan Garcia, 35, shot Hugo Solana in 1998 during a botched robbery in Houston.
Unspeakable' horror: Survivor describes scenes as US bombs hit Afghan hospital
Many have risked their lives to help others survive during the recent bombings in the war-torn Afghan City of Kunduz. Healthcare staff of the Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) displayed courage even as they experienced the same ordeal; others suffered the same fate.
Cancer risk higher in taller people than in smaller individuals, Swedish study finds
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and University of Stockholm found that taller people have a higher risk of having cancer compared to smaller individuals.