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Joel Osteen says he follows the 'Billy Graham rule'
Joel Osteen says he follows the 'Billy Graham rule'

Popular author and pastor Joel Osteen says he follows the 'Billy Graham rule' and spends 30 minutes at the start of every day making sure he is right before God.

The one sin Christians must instantly repent of, according to John Piper
The one sin Christians must instantly repent of, according to John Piper

The pastor contended that repentance was necessary but doesn't need to be long-winded

Government 'stumbling in the dark' with children's mental health response
Government 'stumbling in the dark' with children's mental health response

The Government needs 'greater urgency' in supporting children struggling with mental health problems, The Children's Society has said.

Cliff Richard's anniversary tour will be live in cinemas
Cliff Richard's anniversary tour will be live in cinemas

Christian musician Sir Cliff Richard is hitting cinemas on Friday with a live show beamed directly to screens around the country.

People aren't for sale: Salvation Army's tattoo campaign highlights modern slavery
People aren't for sale: Salvation Army's tattoo campaign highlights modern slavery

The Salvation Army is encouraging people to get tattooed for a good cause – but only temporarily.

Shock win at Supreme Court in Ashers Bakery discrimination case
Shock win at Supreme Court in Ashers Bakery discrimination case

The UK Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Ashers, the Belfast bakery owned by evangelical Christians who in 2014 refused to bake a cake featuring a slogan in support of same-sex marriage.

North Korea wants to 'ardently welcome' Pope Francis, South says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has invited Pope Francis to visit Pyongyang.

Britain sees Brexit progress, again calls on EU to 'meet us halfway'

Brexit minister Dominic Raab voiced confidence on Tuesday that Britain and the European Union would make progress on their divorce at a summit next week.

Interview: Katharine Welby-Roberts on living with depression
Interview: Katharine Welby-Roberts on living with depression

'That the Archbishop's daughter has depression made national news is hilarious and frightening and absurd.'

Man charged after video footage of pro-life woman being kicked goes viral
Man charged after video footage of pro-life woman being kicked goes viral

A 26-year-old hair stylist has been charged after video footage of a woman being kicked at a pro-life protest went viral.

Brett Kavanaugh says he will 'heed the message of Matthew 25' after contentious swearing-in
Brett Kavanaugh says he will 'heed the message of Matthew 25' after contentious swearing-in

After a brutal political fight that roiled the nation, Justice Brett Kavanaugh took the judicial oath in the White House Monday promising to "heed the message of Matthew 25."

Dr Mark Jobe named as Moody Bible Institute's new president
Dr Mark Jobe named as Moody Bible Institute's new president

Moody Bible Institute has announced that Dr Mark Jobe will be taking the helm as its 10th president.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un invites Pope to visit

Kim Jong-un would like the Pope to visit North Korea, according to a statement from South Korea's presidential office.

Was Jesus really a carpenter?
Was Jesus really a carpenter?

In popular accounts of the life of Jesus, he is often portrayed as a carpenter. But is it true?

'Evangelical' has become too political and needs to be 'reclaimed', says WEA head
'Evangelical' has become too political and needs to be 'reclaimed', says WEA head

The head of the World Evangelical Alliance said that it is "unfortunate" that the term "evangelical" has taken on a more political meaning in the United States and argued that it must be "reclaimed."

Catholic bishops hear the voices of young women at Rome synod
Catholic bishops hear the voices of young women at Rome synod

Moved with emotion, Pope Francis shunned his prepared speech in order to speak frankly with the young people present.