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Islamic State executes 20 Christians as warning to believers
Open Doors said that while IS "intends to sow fear", Christians "should be in awe" of the brave men who are believed to have held on to their faith to the end.
Pruning: the painful but necessary work God does in our lives
God has no qualms about pinpointing and cutting back (or prompting us to cut back) on those things that have been allowed to take over and get out of hand in our lives (even very good things).
Drop in number of marriages isn't a surprise, says expert
The fall in the number of couples tying the knot "shouldn't be a surprise", says the Marriage Foundation's Harry Benson.
Homes for Ukraine scheme is 'failing refugees'
There have been calls for changes to the government's Homes for Ukraine scheme after reports of refugees being targeted for sex or being made homeless.
Young people less likely to believe Jesus was sinless - study
A new study suggests that nearly one in four Gen Z adults believe Jesus was a man who sinned like everyone else rather than the incarnate Son of God of Christian orthodoxy.
Willow Creek announces major layoffs amid post-Covid struggle
The layoffs come as the church struggles to rebound from COVID-19 and the scandal involving co-founder Bill Hybels.
Christianity still growing in Eritrea despite 20 years of church closures
The Eritrean government is being urged to grant full religious freedom after 20 years of state persecution that has seen churches closed and Christians imprisoned or forced to flee.
'It's been a humbling time,' says Hillsong's Taya Smith
Christian artist Taya Smith says she has been relying on God's kindness and her relationship with Jesus as she enters a new era as a solo artist against the backdrop of scandals at Hillsong where she was a worship artist for nearly a decade.
Why we needn't be afraid of our weaknesses
It can be a scary thing to step into the light. Our weaknesses are made visible, and our hearts are laid bare. Yet, there is blessing in all this.
Welsh First Minister 'regrets' that Franklin Graham is coming to Wales
Franklin Graham said the comments by First Minister Mark Drakeford were "troubling".
Record numbers of students taking Religious Studies
Despite record levels of interest, the study found that the subject is being neglected by both the government and schools.
How can Christian parents help their children find lasting faith?
Here are some things worth paying attention to as we seek to raise giants for Jesus.
The difference between waiting and waiting well
How often do we grow impatient, become frustrated and give up on things, give up on promises that Jesus has for us instead of just waiting that little bit longer to inherit them?
Only 37% of pastors have biblical worldview - study
A new study from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University has found that just 37% of Christian pastors in the United States have a biblical worldview, demonstrating that spiritual awakening is "needed just as desperately in our pulpits as in the pews," according to the pollster.
Church and family grieve 86-year-old devout Christian killed in Buffalo shooting
Ruth Whitfield served her church for more 50 years.
Christian group hits out at minister's 'callous' suggestion to find 'better-paid job'
CARE has criticised government minister Rachel Maclean for suggesting that people should work more hours or find "a better-paid job" to protect themselves against inflation and the impact of soaring food and energy costs.