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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
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 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
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
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 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.
On a quiet canal, a church peace garden remembers the brave nurses of WWI's 'floating hospitals'
Meandering its way through the suburbs of Edinburgh is the historic Union Canal, a once bustling waterway at the heart of Scottish Victorian industry.
Survey sheds light on how internet use is damaging body image and real-life relationships
The Times survey also found that Gen Z is more likely to consume aggressive or violent images than any other age group.
Christian villagers held for six months by rebels in Myanmar finally released
A rebel faction that was holding dozens of people from a predominantly Christian village in Myanmar has released them after six months.
The three words Christians need to hear when they are lacking courage
Hallmark has likely done a few hundred more variations on the theme, with the glossy sunrise and lighthouse images to go with them. Why? Because the need for these simple words of encouragement is universal.
Changes to marriage registration unnerve Church of England clergy
The Church of England has sought to reassure clergy of a seamless transition to a new system of registration for marriages coming into effect in England and Wales.
The Lord's Prayer and what it has to do with me
We don't really think about how important our part in this is.
China removes Christian references from 'Robinson Crusoe' and other children's classics
In efforts to bring Christianity further under government control, authorities in China have erased the words "Bible," "God" and "Christ" from classic children's stories, including Robinson Crusoe.
Bono's best friend shares how the U2 frontman came to faith through his dad
Irish artist Derek Rowen's dad had a crucial role in U2 frontman Bono becoming a Christian.
A little worship company doing big things for God's little people
Broadcasters are finding - like churches - that unless they invest in their younger viewers, they aren't going to manage to keep them.
Most Protestants think they can walk with God just fine on their own
A new survey by Lifeway Research has found conflicting opinions among Protestant Christians about the extent to which they need other Christians to thrive.