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Mars Hill launches music label

Mars Hill Church is bringing its music to the masses with the launch of a new music label.

LICC podcasts tackle testing in the workplace

If you've felt your faith being tried in the workplace, it probably has something to do with failure, success, accountability or relationships, believes Graham Hooper.

Increase in religious rights violations in Indonesia

Compass Direct News (CDN) is reporting that the number of violations of Christians' religious rights in Indonesia reached 40 in the first five months of the year, nearly two-thirds the amount of anti-Christian actions in all of last year, according to the Jakarta Christian Communication Forum.

Dawkins to write about personal journey to atheism

Atheist and scientist Richard Dawkins has set out to write a new book that will focus on his own evolution towards atheism.

Going deeper into God’s word

There are too many Christians who do not know the Word of God well, believes Sue Bennett.

Queen gives thanks for Jubilee celebrations

The Queen has described the celebrations held in honour of her Diamond Jubilee as a “humbling experience”.

Archbishop praises Queen for dedication to nation

The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the Queen’s selfless dedication to the nation during her 60 years on the throne.

Christian leaders outdoing celebs in Twitter interaction

Christian leaders and their ministries are some of the most popular Twitter users – not in terms of followers, but in how many times their messages are forwarded to others. Tweets from influential voices like Joyce Meyer, Joel Osteen, and TD Jakes do better even with less followers than celebrities like Justin Bieber.

Sanctus Real escape unhurt from tour bus blaze

Sanctus Real and their tour crew managed to escape unharmed before a fire engulfed their tour bus in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Poll finds many Christians 'by name only'

An online quiz started a year ago that examines how consistently Christians are living out the teachings of Jesus Christ has found an increase in the number of believers who are "Christians in name only".

Congress decries assaults on family

A declaration adopted by delegates of the recent sixth World Congress of Families has warned of the damage being done to the family by changes in law, individualism and the sexual revolution.

A snapshot of Palestine 100 years ago

The Church of Ireland library is trying to identify the photographer behind a rare set of images taken by an Irish pilgrim of Palestine before the First World War

Diamond Jubilee celebrations conclude with thanksgiving service

A weekend of spectacular celebrations to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will end today with a procession and thanksgiving service.

Deadly suicide bomb attack on church in Nigeria

A suicide bomber crashed the gate of a church compound in Bauchi, a northern Nigerian city on Sunday, killing himself and at least 10 others

The spiritual life

“There must be more to life than this. Mustn’t there?” asks Brian Draper in the introduction to his new book “Less Is More: Spirituality for Busy Lives”.

Crystal Cathedral member seeks damages after bankruptcy

A member of the Crystal Cathedral has filed a claim in bankruptcy court, seeking $5.6 million from the California megachurch founder Robert H Schuller and $30 billion from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, alleging the sale of the church campus violated his religious and civil rights.