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Prayers for Brexit negotiations

As Theresa May continues to oversee Britain's bumpy departure from the European Union, Baptist minister Jonathan Beer is asking for prayers.

'Murderous indifference' is behind the exodus of Christians from the Middle East, says Pope
'Murderous indifference' is behind the exodus of Christians from the Middle East, says Pope

Pope Francis led a summit of religious leaders demanding peace in the Middle East on Saturday, condemning a "murderous indifference" he said is fanning violence and sparking a an exodus of Christians.

Are you guilty of adding your own beliefs to the Bible?
Are you guilty of adding your own beliefs to the Bible?

Here are a few beliefs that we can mistake for the gospel.

How do we hear the voice of God?
How do we hear the voice of God?

I have a question for you; how does one hear the voice of God? If you think back to Moses you might say He simply speaks audibly and we listen. If you think back to Isaiah you might say it is through dreams.

Should Christians see the Blood Moon on July 27 as a sign from God?
Should Christians see the Blood Moon on July 27 as a sign from God?

Later this month, people in certain parts of the world will be able to see the Blood Moon.

Why the archbishop of Canterbury doesn't pray for his daughter's disability to be healed
Why the archbishop of Canterbury doesn't pray for his daughter's disability to be healed

The Archbishop of Canterbury and his daughters Katharine and Ellie have spoken of how they have wrestled with issues around healing, disability and mental health.

Crisis in Ethiopia: Ethnic violence flares, Christian charity warns of 'desperate need'
Crisis in Ethiopia: Ethnic violence flares, Christian charity warns of 'desperate need'

Communities from the East African country's Gedeo and West Guji zones are still fleeing their homes in enormous numbers, according to Christian charity World Vision UK.

Order founded by Mother Teresa 'looking into' baby trafficking charges
Order founded by Mother Teresa 'looking into' baby trafficking charges

Indian authorities sealed a home which provides shelter for pregnant unmarried women run by the charity in eastern Jharkhand state on Thursday and charged a nun and a worker there with baby trafficking.

The Big Picture: How to keep focused on God's greater story
The Big Picture: How to keep focused on God's greater story

Movies are one of the most obvious means of story-telling that we encounter in the world today, but in fact stories are being told everywhere.

4 ways in which your life is not a Hollywood script
4 ways in which your life is not a Hollywood script

When we watch enough films, we start to appropriate their form. We absorb their stories, their accompanying structures and motifs, and we let them mould us.

Ireland to hold referendum on women's role in the home
Ireland to hold referendum on women's role in the home

The move is the latest to update Ireland's socially conservative 1937 constitution to reflect a more secular and socially liberal population.

Thai diver dies as rescue teams ponder how to bring out trapped boys
Thai diver dies as rescue teams ponder how to bring out trapped boys

Dwindling oxygen levels in the cave complex and weather forecasts predicting more heavy rain added to the pressure on authorities to work out a rescue plan.

Justin Welby makes pastoral call to Nigerian archbishop after deadly attack on his home
Justin Welby makes pastoral call to Nigerian archbishop after deadly attack on his home

A Nigerian archbishop narrowly escaped harm after a deadly attack on his home that is believed to have been perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen.

Pixar's new chief creative officer is committed Christian Pete Docter
Pixar's new chief creative officer is committed Christian Pete Docter

Walt Disney Studios subsidiary Pixar Animation has named devout Christian Pete Docter as its new Chief Creative Officer, replacing an official who left the company over misconduct allegations.

E! presenter Mario Lopez says Hollywood's attitude towards conservative beliefs is 'unfortunate'
E! presenter Mario Lopez says Hollywood's attitude towards conservative beliefs is 'unfortunate'

The Saved by the Bell star said that his own faith is 'alive in me' but 'it's not really as prevalent as I think it should be' in Hollywood.

UK wants answers from Russia after two more people struck down by Novichok nerve agent
UK wants answers from Russia after two more people struck down by Novichok nerve agent

Britain demanded on Thursday that Russia provide details about the Novichok nerve agent attack on a former double agent and his daughter after two British citizens were struck down with the same poison.