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Prayer appeal for Christian schoolgirl at risk of execution by Boko Haram
Christians are being asked to pray after Boko Haram threatened to execute a Christian schoolgirl at the of the month unless the Nigerian government meets its demands.

You are what you worship
The word Worship is derived from the Old English 'weorþscipe', meaning worship, honour shown to an object, which has been etymologised as "worthiness or worth-ship"âto give, at its simplest, worth to something.

Avril Lavigne releases worship song after near-death experience
Pop-rock pioneer of the 2000s, Avril Lavigne has re-emerged after a five-year hiatus with a powerful worship song that reveals her cry to God after encountering a near-death experience.

How does your faith compare to your expectations?
Does the voice in your head sound something like: "I expect God to answer me right away"; "I expect God to tell me what I am supposed to do right now"; "I expect to know all the answers"; "I expect to be better at this"?

Prime Minister to thank Christians for their contribution to society
The Prime Minister will thank churches and Christian organisations for their contribution to society in a church service on Sunday.

Evangelicals march through Jerusalem in show of support for Israel
Thousands of flag-waving evangelical Christians from dozens of countries marched in Jerusalem on Thursday as part of annual religious celebrations that are also a show of support for Israel.

TV presenter Richard Madeley says Christians should believe the whole Bible
He doesn't believe in God and doesn't go to church but TV presenter Richard Madeley has a message for the Church of England: either believe all of the Bible or don't believe it all.
Theresa May brushes off Archbishop of Canterbury's welfare criticisms
Theresa May has dismissed comments by the Archbishop of Canterbury criticising the Government's welfare policy.

Church of Scotland Moderator remembers Lockerbie bombing victims
This year marks 30 years since Pan Am Flight 103 exploded 31,000 feet over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie on December 21, 1988.

Girl Guide leaders say they were axed after voicing concerns over transgender policy
The leading scouting organisation for women and girls in the UK has expelled two Girl Guide leaders after they voiced their objections to the charity's recent policy on transgender inclusion.

New Bishop of Crediton consecrated at Southwark Cathedral
The new Bishop of Crediton was consecrated as a bishop in a service at Southwark Cathedral on Thursday.

Mission activities that are 'distinctively Christian' have more success in engaging young people - Scripture Union
Mission activities that included 'distinctively Christian' elements like prayer, worship and Bible reading were more likely to engage children and young people in the faith than those that tried to introduce them at a later point.
Christian women sentenced to death in Iran plead with US to accept more refugees
Two Christian women who were sentenced to death for their faith in Iran are pleading with the US to raise its cap on the number of refugees being allowed into the country.

Christian parents told they couldn't get pregnant say miracle baby was answered prayers
A Christian couple who were told they would not be able to have children are crediting prayers for their miracle baby.

Eating a Mediterranean diet can lower risk of depression, say researchers
Eating a Mediterranean diet could significantly improve mental health, researchers at University College, London have found.

Turkey's President Erdogan says court will decide Andrew Brunson's fate
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said a Turkish court, not politicians, will decide the fate of an American pastor.