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Michael W Smith recalls drug addiction

Michael W Smith has won three Grammys and 44 Dove Awards but he still remembers how God came to him in his darkest moment and saved him from his addiction to drugs.

World Evangelical Alliance dedicates new evangelical centre in New York

The World Evangelical Alliance has dedicated a brand new facility for the global evangelical community in upstate New York

Tearfund welcomes Cancun climate agreement but says more funding necessary

Tearfund says an agreement on measures to address climate change has "resuscitated" climate talks

Christian billionaire couple join Mark Zuckerberg and the Gates in giving away their riches

The Christian owners of Hobby Lobby, one of the biggest chains of arts and crafts stores in the US, have added their names to The Giving Pledge

Street preacher who spoke out against homosexuality wins wrongful arrest case

Birmingham court rules that Christian street preacher who criticised homosexuality was wrongfully arrested by West Midlands Police

University education is ‘still worthwhile’ despite higher fees

After yesterday's vote to raise tuition fees, one Christian leader says young people have had their aspirations "dashed" by the prospect of future debt

US evangelical engagement in politics is too partisan, say authors

Political writiers Michael Gerson and Peter Wehner Christians should try to influence the political debate without become entrenched in it

Christian group revises pro-marriage app deemed 'offensive' by Apple

A group of US Christians behind a declaration defending the sanctity of life, traditional marriage, and religious liberty is urging Apple to reinstate its app.

Security heightened after attacks on churches in Indonesia

Police are stepping up protection for churches in Indonesia over the Christmas period

Christians students say higher university fees will promote privilege over fairness

After the Coalition wins vote to raise university fees, Student Christian Movement says that poorer students will be put off pursuing higher education

Brandon Heath to release third album, Leaving Eden

Hit lead single "Your Love" soars to no 4 on Billboard's National Christian Audience chart following record-setting 78 first-week adds

Senior Scottish ministers plea for release of Pakistani Christian woman

Two of the Church of Scotland's most senior ministers have written to the Pakistani High Commissioner seeking the release of Asia Bibi

Harry Potter and Twilight toys left off Salvation Army Canada's Christmas distribution

The Salvation Army Canada says the decision was prompted by the concerns of parents

Liam Neeson says Narnia’s Aslan could be Muhammed

C S Lewis was clear that Narnia's Aslan was meant to symbolise Christ, but Liam Neeson says he could also be Muhammed or Buddha.

Call for prayer for Christian guesthouse owners being sued by gay couple

Christian guesthouse owners due in court next week after refusing to accommodate same-sex couple