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Trusting God is good, even when life isn't
We long to travel through life anxiety-free, confident God's got it and won't let us down. But, especially in a year like this one, it doesn't seem to work like that and we're left trying to go it alone with God along for the ride, beaten down by the idea that if life is unpredictable and unreliable, God must be too. So what can we do to change that negative thought cyle?
Listed churches encouraged to do small repairs to protect their buildings
The Taylor Review Pilot was launched to test the idea that minor repairs carried out regularly can save treasured historic churches from becoming 'at risk' and needing possibly unaffordable major works in the future.
Catholic priest among the hostages freed in Mali
An alliance of Islamist militant groups with links to al-Qaeda in the West African country Mali released four hostages, including an Italian Catholic priest, who had been held captive for years, according to reports.
£10.7m fund to support 66 at-risk churches
Some 66 churches and cathedrals struggling with the financial impact of Covid-19 are to benefit from grants totalling £10.7m.
UN's World Food Programme wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Amid a looming global hunger crisis accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic, the United Nations World Food Programme, which works to bring aid to millions of food-insecure people, has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday.
'Serious failings' at Revelation TV, says Charity Commission report
Revelation TV has rejected the claims, calling the six-year investigation "unwarranted".
Gospel artists and other Christians recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours List
Gospel singer Muyiwa Olarewaju and Christian PR consultant Marcia Dixon were among the Christians to be included in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, as were those who have served their communities through the pandemic.
World's largest charity hospital ship to serve the people of Africa
Mercy Ships has announced the construction of the world's largest charity hospital ship, the Global Mercy.
Pandemic may 'accelerate' loss of faith among younger generations
The pandemic may cause even more younger people to walk away from the Church, says Barna President David Kinnaman.
Christian ministry helping people with unwanted same-sex attraction suspended from Facebook
Facebook has removed the page of an interdenominational Christian ministry that helps people struggling with unwanted sexual attractions and gender confusion.
Trump says Covid diagnosis was a 'blessing from God'
Donald Trump is calling his coronavirus infection a "blessing from God" after making his return to the Oval Office.
Netflix indicted over 'Cuties' film
Netflix has been indicted over a French film that depicts 11-year-old girls twerking and dancing provocatively.
Biden says Catholic faith 'motivates everything'
The campaign of Democratic presidential hopeful and former Vice President Joe Biden has touted his religious beliefs in a series of new advertisements released last week that will target religious television and radio outlets, in the hopes of appealing to religious voters.
Ireland moves closer to assisted suicide after draft law passes
Ireland's lawmakers voted on Wednesday to move forward with the legalisation of assisted suicide.
Abuse report is a 'big wake-up call' for the Church of England, says Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury has vowed to "do whatever it takes" after a scathing report this week accused the Church of England of putting the perpetrators of abuse before victims.
Judicial review begins into puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria
The High Court has today started hearing evidence in a judicial review into puberty blockers and other medical treatments for young people suffering from gender dysphoria.