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Mark Wahlberg reveals what he is praying over his children
Mark Wahlberg reveals what he is praying over his children

Mark Wahlberg has encouraged the next generation of believers to stand firm in their faith and surround themselves with positive influences in today's social media-driven world.

21-year-old explains why she's saving herself for marriage
21-year-old explains why she's saving herself for marriage

A 21-year-old woman has explained why she is going against the cultural grain and saving herself for marriage.

Liberal activists and scientists condemn Trump proposals to erase Obama-era's redefinition of gender
Liberal activists and scientists condemn Trump proposals to erase Obama-era's redefinition of gender

Over 1,600 scientists have signed a letter condemning the Trump administration's plans to roll back Obama-era regulations that redefined and broadened the definition of gender beyond male and female.

Asia Bibi blocked from leaving Pakistan after government makes deal with protesting hardliners
Asia Bibi blocked from leaving Pakistan after government makes deal with protesting hardliners

The Pakistani government has been accused of caving in to pressure from radical Islamists after agreeing to stop Asia Bibi from leaving the country for now

Trump is counting on the Christian vote in midterm elections

Donald Trump is banking on evangelical Christians to turn out in large numbers at the midterm elections on November 6 and in his view, they have good reason to.

Church Mission Society takes major step in goal of impacting 50 million families across Africa
Church Mission Society takes major step in goal of impacting 50 million families across Africa

Church Mission Society Africa reached a major milestone as it celebrated its 10th anniversary this week with the opening of new international headquarters in Kenya.

Christian singer Lauren Daigle defends singing on Ellen, confirms Jimmy Fallon show is next
Christian singer Lauren Daigle defends singing on Ellen, confirms Jimmy Fallon show is next

Christian singer Lauren Daigle has faced some backlash for appearing on the talk show of Ellen DeGeneres but she says her critics are missing the 'heart of God'.

Why your church leader matters less than you think
Why your church leader matters less than you think

All of them had the quality of caring more than others than they did about themselves, and of being personally nurtured and upbuilt by giving rather than receiving.

7 Coptic Christian pilgrims reported dead in terror attack
7 Coptic Christian pilgrims reported dead in terror attack

At least seven people have been killed after unknown gunmen shot at a bus transporting a group of Coptic Christians in Egypt's Minya governorate on Friday, according to Ahram Online.

Tracey Crouch resignation: Church leaders back 'principled' position over FOBTs
Tracey Crouch resignation: Church leaders back 'principled' position over FOBTs

Leaders of churches and Christian organisations have spoken out in support of Tracey Crouch following her resignation as the minister responsible for gambling.

Churches called to mark Adoption Sunday
Churches called to mark Adoption Sunday

The campaign comes at a time when there is a need for a further 8,100 foster carers to meet the need in the UK. In England.

Pakistan Christians fear for their safety as Islamists block roads to protest Asia Bibi acquittal
Pakistan Christians fear for their safety as Islamists block roads to protest Asia Bibi acquittal

Tehreek-e-Labaik (TLP) said talks with the government have failed, and called upon its followers to get ready for a showdown.

Heckling Jeff Sessions: Lessons about patience from a pastor's protest
Heckling Jeff Sessions: Lessons about patience from a pastor's protest

We've recently had to start a new list in our house. It's not my son's letter to Santa, that started back in March. This is a list of 'banned words'.

Christians Who Make a Difference: New Tearfund report shows how believers respond to poverty
Christians Who Make a Difference: New Tearfund report shows how believers respond to poverty

Four out of five Christians (87 per cent) have taken action on poverty in the past year – a far higher proportion than the general population

£10,000 prize for Tonbridge church in Ecclesiastical volunteering competition
£10,000 prize for Tonbridge church in Ecclesiastical volunteering competition

Ecclesiastical, the UK's leading church insurer, ran the competition to celebrate the role of church volunteers who devote their time and energy to support their local communities and church.

Traitors or Russian agents? Clergy caught in Ukraine church row
Traitors or Russian agents? Clergy caught in Ukraine church row

Priests like Metropolitan Oleksandr face a choice: join Ukraine's new independent church and be labeled a renegade by supporters of his own church, or stay away, and risk being branded a Russian agent.