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Countdown to elections begins
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has confirmed May 6 as the day the nation will decide whether he and the Labour Party are to stay in power for another term or cede leadership of the nation to the Conservatives for the first time in 13 years.
Respect for John Piper after decision to take time out
Evangelical pastor John Piper's decision to take a brief leave from ministry has drawn respect from other believers.
Saddleback Church celebrates 30th anniversary
More than 45,000 people over the weekend joined in the celebration of Saddleback Churchâs 30th anniversary, filling up the seats at Anaheimâs Angel Stadium Saturday night and Sunday morning.
âDominionâ over the Earth comes with responsibility, Christians learn
Christians in the Bristol Diocese recently spend the day learning about the difference that insulation, solar roof panels and carbon neutral electricity can make to preserving the planet.
Bishop's statue is reminder of suffering children
A thought-provoking sculpture depicting the suffering of children around the world has been unveiled in the grounds of the Bishop of Bath and Wellsâ palace.
Christians told to vote according to conscience
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey is among 30 senior Christian leaders urging Christians of all denominations to vote according to their conscience in the approaching general election.
Newsboys builds homes for Mexico's poorest
If we donât talk to the poor, save the poor, feed the poor and provide them shelter, what is our purpose and why are we here, asks Newsboys' Michael Tait. He shares here about his passion for meeting the needs of some of Mexico's poorest people.
Haiti children face healthcare emergency
With the rainy season just around the corner, world Vision is warning that children in camps across Haiti are at risk of being infected with serious diseases.
Opposition is not same as persecution, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his Easter sermon to call upon British Christians to remember what the cross stands for in their faith and refrain from equating opposition to their faith to the physical persecution suffered by believers in other countries.
Amy Grant climbs charts with first new music in six years
Amy Grantâs long awaited release of new music, Somewhere Down the Road, is receiving a standing ovation from media, radio and fans after its first week of sales.
B&Bs should be allowed to turn away gay couples, says Grayling
A broadsheet newspaper has published a secret recording of the shadow home secretary expressing his support for the right of Christian bed and breakfast owners to refuse gay couples.
Darfuri Muslims help build church as sign of peace
Darfuri Muslims are working with Christians to build a church in Southern Sudan as a symbol of reconciliation and gratitude.
'Age of anxiety' is 'age of opportunity' for Christians, says author
Todayâs society may be living in an âage of anxietyâ but for Christians it can be an age of opportunity, says one author.
Celebrate God in the here and now, says Methodist President
The President of the Methodist Conference is inviting Christians to celebrate the risen Lord and his love in action in their lives today.
Archbishop apologises for Catholic Church remarks
The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised after saying that the Catholic Church in Ireland had lost all credibility as a result of the child abuse scandal.