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The transformation that comes from knowing Jesus
The transformation that comes from knowing Jesus

Why is it that becoming a Christian changes us so dramatically? Why do we feel the need to change at all?

Hate speech case re-opened against Christian MP in Finland
Hate speech case re-opened against Christian MP in Finland

The case has been re-opened against a Christian MP in Finland who was found not guilty of hate speech earlier this year.

Plea for action after 50 killed in church massacre on Pentecost Sunday
Plea for action after 50 killed in church massacre on Pentecost Sunday

Christian religious freedom charity Open Doors is pleading with Nigerian authorities to "break the cycle of violence" in the country after 50 people were killed in a massacre at a church on Pentecost Sunday.

Historic church in 16th century Ukrainian monastery burns to ground after shelling by Russian forces
Historic church in 16th century Ukrainian monastery burns to ground after shelling by Russian forces

A church within a 16th century Orthodox monastery complex has been burned to the ground after shelling by Russian artillery in eastern Ukraine, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but Russian media and supporters claim Ukrainian nationalists set it ablaze, as Moscow's ongoing invasion carries on for more than 100 days.

State Department officials report religious freedom woes, wins across the globe
State Department officials report religious freedom woes, wins across the globe

The secretary of state and religious freedom ambassador also expressed concern about an increase in antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred in many countries, including the United States.

Rick Warren announces successor ahead of retirement in September
Rick Warren announces successor ahead of retirement in September

Andy Wood will be taking over the reins of Rick Warren's California megachurch when he retires this September.

Most Americans do not think children should be allowed to choose 'preferred pronouns'
Most Americans do not think children should be allowed to choose 'preferred pronouns'

A majority of Americans believe allowing children to choose a "preferred pronoun" that does not correspond with their biological sex would only confuse them, according to a new poll.

Queen's 'constancy' and 'consistency' honoured at thanksgiving service
Queen's 'constancy' and 'consistency' honoured at thanksgiving service

The Queen was today praised for her "staunch constancy and steadfast consistency" during a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.

Christian MP receives knighthood
Christian MP receives knighthood

Christian MP Stephen Timms has received a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Most US Christians want to share their faith but don't know how - survey
Most US Christians want to share their faith but don't know how - survey

Two thirds of Christians are not familiar with any "methods for telling others about Jesus", a survey by LifeWay Research reveals.

Exploring the Queen's faith through her own words
Exploring the Queen's faith through her own words

The LICC's Mark Greene pays tribute to the Queen and her Christian faith.

5 ways the Queen's life and faith inspires me
5 ways the Queen's life and faith inspires me

Whatever your opinion of the Royal Family, it is indisputable that the Queen's reign has been hallmarked by sacrifice and a servant heart.

The Queen: 'one lovely, gracious, young figure dedicated to God's service and to ours'
The Queen: 'one lovely, gracious, young figure dedicated to God's service and to ours'

As people, churches and communities in the UK and around the world prepare to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, a message written by the then Archbishop of Canterbury shortly before her Coronation resounds through the decades.

Churches and cathedrals celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee with over 1,000 events
Churches and cathedrals celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee with over 1,000 events

Church of England churches and cathedrals are getting ready to welcome thousands of people to events marking the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Latest Scottish abortion figures are a 'national tragedy'
Latest Scottish abortion figures are a 'national tragedy'

New figures released by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reveal that there were 13,758 abortions in the country in 2021.

False blasphemy accusations and the ordeal for those left behind
False blasphemy accusations and the ordeal for those left behind

Even an unproven accusation of blasphemy can bring devastation to a family in Pakistan. Victims suffer in prison while their loved ones are forced into hiding. UK-based Release International visited two Christian women whose husbands have been jailed to find out about the impact on their lives.