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The 'greatest miracle': Israel at 70
To me the resurrection of the State of Israel in 1948, 2,000 years after her forced demise at the hands of the Romans and subsequent occupations by Christians and Muslims (culminating in the British occupation from 1922-47) is the greatest miracle the world has known.

Vietnamese pastor imprisoned for faith says his suffering was a 'gift from God'
A Vietnamese pastor who was jailed for his faith has related the intense abuse he experienced in jail, but said that his imprisonment was a 'gift' from God.

Single, longing to marry, and watching the years pass by with trepidation? Here's a message for you
Marriage is a desirable thing. Some marry young, while some marry when they have advanced in their years. Some, however, only continue desiring marriage simply because they can't find that one person yet - even as they age

3 things married Christian couples should do in pursuit of God
Marriage is a God-ordained partnership originally meant to help enable mankind to do God's will on earth.

What was Billy Graham like as a dad? Son Franklin shares insight into late evangelist's life
What was it like to have Billy Graham as a father? Many people are curious as to what the world-renowned evangelist was like at home with his family, so his son, Franklin, has shared some of his fondest memories in a new book called "Through My Father's Eyes."

Did '13 Reasons Why' encourage this young girl to commit suicide? Petition asks Netflix to pull plug on Season 2
The parents of a 14-year-old girl who killed herself last year believe the show was connected to their daughter's death and want Netflix to pull the plug on the second season

How much coffee can I drink a day? How to know when you've drunk too much coffee
Experts advise on the amount of coffee you should have in a day to maintain a healthy coffee drinking habit.

Stephen Baldwin says God doesn't need a revival: 'The Holy Spirit is always who He is'
Many Christians have long been calling for a spiritual revival, but Oscar-nominated actor Stephen Baldwin believes there's no need for one because God's power and strength have always been consistent.

How do Christian or 'spiritual' Americans practise 'self-care'?
Mental health and wellbeing is an increasing priority not only in popular culture but in the church. A study recently shared by Barna reveals how many Americans who consider themselves Christian or 'spiritual' practise 'self-care'.

Opelo Kgari: The Christian woman facing deportation after living the UK half her life
Opelo Kgali was on her way to yoga with friends when she was suddenly taken to Yarls Wood detention centre and threatened with deportation without warning.

China's Xi Jinping has 'particular animosity' to Christians says head of persecution watchdog
Chinese president Xi Jinping has a 'particular animosity' against Christians, according to the head of a persecution watchdog.

Church of England welcomes 'great week' for the environment after government announcements on plastics ban
The Church of England's lead bishop on the environment has claimed that planned government initiatives on the environment unveiled in recent days mean this could prove to be a 'great week' for environmental policy in the UK.

NT Wright: St Paul was an 'extremist' who would despair at our church disunity
What should modernity make of St Paul? It's one question the world-leading biblical scholar NT Wright has sought to engage in his latest book 'Paul: A Biography'.

Exclusive: Theresa May is 'not behaving like a Christian' and should consider resigning, says David Lammy
Systemic racism is in the government as well as much of society and Theresa May, who 'is not behaving like a Christian' over immigration, should consider resigning, the campaigning MP David Lammy has said.

BAME clergy to receive special mentoring in Church of England bid to boost diversity
Black and ethnic minority future clergy will receive special mentoring under a scheme to be set up by the Church of England.

'Consider the incompetence': Church leaders give brutal verdict on Windrush crisis
Church leaders united in condemning the government's handling of the crisis.