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The war in Tigray has divided evangelicals, creating strong feelings against one another
Jesus is our peace. Millions of Ethiopians know Him. Now is the time to exercise peace across the nation.

Nigerian bishop calls on world to act after church massacre
Just weeks after an attack on a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria on Pentecost Sunday left dozens dead and injured many more, the diocese's bishop is urging the international community to speak out against the killing of Christians in his country.

Beni Johnson of Bethel Church dies aged 67
Beni Johnson, the wife of Bethel Church Senior Leader Bill Johnson, has died following a lengthy battle with cancer, days after being put in at-home hospice care. She was 67.

The faith lessons we can learn from earthly weddings
Weddings are very important to Jesus.

Archie Battersbee's life support must be removed, judge rules
A High Court judgment handed down on Friday has ruled that it is in the "best interests" of Archie Battersbee for his life support to be removed.

How God speaks
Discerning the voice of God is to distinguish it from the other voices we may hear.

Why we all need a good night's sleep
Elle Limebear speaks about how the experience of her father, Delirious? frontman Martin Smith, falling asleep at the wheel is inspiring her to help people get a good night's sleep.

Life in Lviv: Ukrainian priest on funerals, food aid and prayers for victory
The Rev. Oleksiy Zavada, a Ukrainian Catholic priest, describes how life in western Ukraine carries constant reminders of the realities of war on the front lines.

First known depictions of biblical heroines Jael and Deborah uncovered in Israel
A rendering of one figure driving a peg through the head of another initially led the team to identify the figures.

Mercy Me frontman Bart Millard pays tribute to 'sweet mom' after her death
Bart Millard's mother, Adele Millard, passed away last week, four years after the MercyMe frontman made peace with her over his difficult childhood after she left him with his abusive father.

Vatican bishop warns Catholic missionaries in Hong Kong of China's looming crackdown
The Vatican's unofficial representative in Hong Kong had warned Catholic missions in the city that tough days are ahead for them as China is increasingly restricting religious freedom.

Saddleback elders say no 'pattern of abuse' found in investigation of new pastor
Saddleback's elders mentioned there had been conflict at the church previously run by their new pastor but said 'disappointment and hurt are not the same as abuse.'

Pope Francis addresses abortion, mass shootings and resignation rumors
In a new wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis said it never occurred to him to resign so far but laid out his vision for a possible retirement.

'God had a plan,' says pastor whose sermon inspired Sajid Javid to quit as Health Secretary
The pastor whose sermon stirred former Health Secretary Sajid Javid to resign his post says he has been humbled by the turn of events.

Indonesia: drawn to Jesus by a familiar song
There was something about the song that struck a deep chord. "Not with gold and silver, You redeemed me with Your love and sacrifice." It was a worship song, "As You Want."

Hundreds of babies born through embryo adoption scheme
A Christian adoption agency's embryo adoption programme has led to the birth of hundreds of babies as the practice of embryo adoption and donation remains a contentious issue, even among Christians.