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Argentina Senate rejects measure to legalise abortion
Argentina Senate rejects measure to legalise abortion

Argentine senators rejected a bill to legalise abortion after an impassioned debate ran into the early hours of Thursday

The ministry of wellbeing: How beauty therapy and chillout zones are changing lives
The ministry of wellbeing: How beauty therapy and chillout zones are changing lives

With a team of volunteers, Sarah Milligan runs two Wellbeing clinics that cater for hundreds of people who are struggling with mental health and emotional needs.

'Apostasy' review: What happens when real life intrudes on a closed religious community?
'Apostasy' review: What happens when real life intrudes on a closed religious community?

he hard-hitting drama Apostasy from former Jehovah's Witness Daniel Kokotajlo lifts the lid on what happens when real life situations fall outside those prescribed as 'acceptable' by their religion.

Do pastors prefer preaching because they just don't like people very much?
Do pastors prefer preaching because they just don't like people very much?

A Barna survey may say something rather worrying about the kind of people who wind up in ministry.

Most pastors enjoy preaching – and they believe they're pretty good at it
Most pastors enjoy preaching – and they believe they're pretty good at it

Most US pastors believe they're excellent preachers and teachers – and for most of them, it's the part of the job they enjoy most.

Israel to move Armageddon prison to reveal ancient Christian church
Israel to move Armageddon prison to reveal ancient Christian church

In 2005, work to expand the aging Megiddo Prison uncovered the remains of a 3rd century Christian prayer hall, including a mosaic referring to 'God Jesus Christ'.

What to look for in a credit card
What to look for in a credit card

(Partner Post) There are many different credit cards to choose from and it is important to find the right one for your needs.

Christian aid agency World Vision responds to Indonesia earthquake
Christian aid agency World Vision responds to Indonesia earthquake

International aid agency World Vision is responding to the 7-magnitude earthquake which struck Indonesia's Lombok Island on Sunday.

It's not just the money: Five long-term threats to church as we know It
It's not just the money: Five long-term threats to church as we know It

If we grasp the issues now we could become lived-out prophetic challenges to some of the worst extremes of our culture.

Is Beyoncé under a 'generational curse'?
Is Beyoncé under a 'generational curse'?

'I pray that I am able to break the generational curses in my family and that my children will have less complicated lives.'

'All things work together for good' – but a ruptured appendix?
'All things work together for good' – but a ruptured appendix?

Many of my lovely and well-meaning Christian friends suggested my illness was God's way of slowing me down and causing me to rest.

Massive wildfire becomes largest in California history
Massive wildfire becomes largest in California history

The Mendocino Complex Fire, made up of two separate conflagrations that merged, grew to 283,800 acres (114,800 hectares) and was still growing, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.

How consolidation can equate to effective debt relief
How consolidation can equate to effective debt relief

(Partner Post) There are many people these days who are struggling with high levels of debt.

Finding the perfect fashion gift for a Christian loved one
Finding the perfect fashion gift for a Christian loved one

(Partner Post) Buying gifts for people can be difficult at the best of times so if you are purchasing a gift for a Christian loved one, you may be struggling with regards to what you should buy.

Growing children in faith: How to read Scripture as a family
Growing children in faith: How to read Scripture as a family

Last week I met an inspirational lady who survived a prison camp because of the way she clung to the truths she had memorised from Scripture.