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Gleanings from Ruth: Trusting God for the next step

There are some circumstances in life that we get to choose, but mostly they seem to choose us.

Ecclesiastes 9: The Wisdom of Christ

We live in a culture where the wealthy, the powerful and those who make the most noise are the ones listened to.

Catholic priest quarantined as DRC's Ebola virus spreads

A Catholic priest has been quarantined after infection by the Ebola virus in the river port city of Mbandaka, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Church of England's synod will not debate sexuality, prompting fury from campaigners

The Church of England's ruling synod will not debate the possibility of formal services to bless same-sex couples at its next meeting this July, prompting fury from campaigners.

Dying Ebola patients taken from hospital to prayer meeting, up to 60 exposed

Two dying Ebola patients were spirited out of a Congo hospital by their relatives on motor-bikes, then taken to a prayer meeting with 50 other people.

America's favourite Christian dating site is expanding across Europe

The largest Christian dating site in the world is now expanding its international reach to include Europe.

The sad story of Methodist founder John Wesley's marriage

May 24th marks the day an Anglican priest named John Wesley had a spiritual experience that changed his life, and arguably transformed the church. But many don't know a more sombre side to Wesley's life: his tense, and even violent relationship with his wife.

Reclaiming evangelicalism: How US churches are distancing themselves from Donald Trump

The National Association of Evangelicals, which represents 45,000 churches across 40 different denominations, this weeksought to clarify who evangelicals are when the word has been conflated with support for Donald Trump.

Fresh from Royal wedding, Bishop Michael Curry protests Trump's White House

Bishop Michael Curry, who wowed the world when preaching at the Royal wedding at the weekend, will take his stardust to the White House this evening in a candle-lit vigil protesting against a 'dangerous crisis of moral and political leadership'.

Is Jerusalem's Third Temple foreseen in the Bible?

Wander around the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem for any amount of time and you'll come across some very bizarre images indeed, a variety of colourful and surrealistic portrayals of the so-called Third Temple plonked right in the heart of this controversial square kilometre, in some cases from out of the heavens.

Michael Curry and the Royal wedding: What does it mean for the Anglican Communion?

Does Justin Welby's recommendation of Curry suggest which way he is leaning?

Anglican Intelligence: 5 things even spiritual Alexa can't do (yet)

The CofE has launched an Alexa 'skill', enabling millions across the nation to put questions of faith to the voice-controlled digital assistant. But, thankfully, there are still a few things Alexa can't do yet.

Donald Trump quotes Jeremiah 1:5 at Pro-Life Gala; 'Every Life Has Meaning' president proclaims

President Donald Trump assured a prominent gathering of pro-life leaders and activists Tuesday night that the pro-life movement will "never fail" as long as "we keep trusting God" and quoted the Old Testament to argue that "every child is a precious gift from God."

The Westminster wolf pack: Why Speaker John Bercow is more bullied than bullying