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How to hear God's voice when life's fallen apart
How to hear God's voice when life's fallen apart

A cancer diagnosis is awful enough, but I'd lost my sister to this ravaging disease just six weeks before and my mom six years before that.

Hong Kong crisis reflects religious freedom struggle in mainland China - Release International
Hong Kong crisis reflects religious freedom struggle in mainland China - Release International

The escalating crisis in Hong Kong is a reflection of the "desperate cry for freedom in mainland China", Release International has said.

Free tours for one day only offer a glimpse into the life of Charles Wesley
Free tours for one day only offer a glimpse into the life of Charles Wesley

A historic house in Bristol that was once the home of Charles Wesley is to open its doors to members of the public for one day only next month.

Independent inquiry to probe Church of England's handling of John Smyth allegations
Independent inquiry to probe Church of England's handling of John Smyth allegations

An independent review is to be carried out into the Church of England's handling of allegations against John Smyth.

Christian minorities among the migrants trying to cross the Channel to Britain
Christian minorities among the migrants trying to cross the Channel to Britain

Christians and other religious minorities are among the migrants making the dangerous journey across the Channel in an attempt to reach Britain's shores, according to a report.

What 'The Lion King' teaches us about children\'s grief
What 'The Lion King' teaches us about children's grief

For more than 20 years, since a 1994 version of the film, and now with a new remake, The Lion King has taught children lessons about the circle of life

I haven't 'renounced' my faith but it's on 'incredibly shaky ground', says Marty Sampson
I haven't 'renounced' my faith but it's on 'incredibly shaky ground', says Marty Sampson

"I really do want answers. I don't want judgement," the much loved Hillsong worship artist has said in a statement clarifying an earlier message in which he said he was "losing" his faith.

Marty Sampson posts list of Christian apologists days after saying he is 'losing' his faith
Marty Sampson posts list of Christian apologists days after saying he is 'losing' his faith

Marty Sampson posted an intriguing update to Instagram on Monday of a selection of Christian apologists days after announcing that he was "genuinely losing my faith".

Christian college suspends transgender student after breast reduction surgery
Christian college suspends transgender student after breast reduction surgery

A transgender student at a Christian college in Tennesee has been suspended for "sexual perversion" after undergoing breast reduction surgery.

Boredom is a struggle for Rohingya children missing out on vital education in refugee camps
Boredom is a struggle for Rohingya children missing out on vital education in refugee camps

No school might seem like the dream for most British children but for young Rohingya refugees, they want nothing more than to get back into education to pursue their dreams.

Cool, calm and collected - or maybe not?
Cool, calm and collected - or maybe not?

I greatly admire Ruth in the Bible. She confronted change so gracefully, it puts me to shame.

Priest suspended after rough baptism that left baby terrified
Priest suspended after rough baptism that left baby terrified

A priest in Russia has been suspended for a year after his rough baptism of a baby left the child terrified and apparently with scratches on his skin.

Hillsong worship leader Marty Sampson announces he's 'losing' his faith
Hillsong worship leader Marty Sampson announces he's 'losing' his faith

Hillsong worship leader has reportedly walked away from the Christian faith after posting a - since removed - Instagram update in which he said it was "not for me".

Calls for prayers for a peaceful resolution to Hong Kong crisis as tension escalates
Calls for prayers for a peaceful resolution to Hong Kong crisis as tension escalates

Christians in Hong Kong are continuing to pray for a peaceful resolution to the social and political crisis as weeks of protests show no sign of abating.

How too much 'self-care' is hurting us
How too much 'self-care' is hurting us

Self-care no longer simply means to be able to take a small amount of time out of your schedule to do something relaxing and enjoyable for yourself. It has come to mean constantly doing whatever you feel like whenever you feel like it

After Kashmir loses special status, region's Christians fear greater persecution
After Kashmir loses special status, region's Christians fear greater persecution

After the revocation of Kashmir's special status, Christians in the region are fearful that the change will lead to a wave of Hindu nationalism and with it, an increase in persecution.