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Rowan Williams: Nativity is a powerful reminder of our own vulnerability and weakness
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is using his Christmas message to urge support for famine-stricken countries such as Sudan and Burkina Faso in north and west Africa.

Let's not make the Nativity too cosy: Mary's story is dark and brutal
We're entitled to wonder if we do Mary a disservice in our representation of her.
Alabama's evangelicals: 4 reasons why they back Roy Moore
Roy Moore and Doug Jones are set for a photo finish on Tuesday night as they head towards the conclusion of the most bitterly fought Senate contest in recent history.

Have a go at Kate Bottley's Christingle Cake and help vulnerable children
The Anglican vicar is hoping to inspire some festive fundraising with her cake made from orange vanilla sponge, marmalade and fondant icing.

'The Handmaid's Tale' is ugly and anti-Christian. We have a better story to tell
It is the kind of programme made about Christians that antisemites would make about Jews.

Father Tom: Prayer, forgiveness and community will defeat terror
Father Tom, the Indian priest captured by ISIS in Yemen and rumoured to be crucified, has called for peace and forgiveness in response to terror.

Putin starts Russian pullout from Syria: 'Job done'
President Vladimir Putin flew into Syria and ordered 'a significant part' of Moscow's military contingent there to start withdrawing on Monday, declaring their work largely done.

3 things we all need to know about tithing
Tithing would be such a joy to do if we knew what it really is.

One thing that will help us understand the love of God in full
So many Christians focus just on God's love that they forget His other attributes. This causes so many problems in our faith. Here's how we can fully understand God's love as a whole.

3 ways Christians contradict the teachings of Christ
Christians can be so un-Christlike at times. Here are some ways we believers contradict the teachings of the One we believe.

5 Bible verses to help you face the New Year without fear
Here are a few verses that will help you face the coming year in faith and trust in God.

3 pieces of advice for men struggling with lust
Lust is man's common enemy, but it has been defeated by the risen Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, we can overcome it. Here's how.

3 tips to avoid burn out this Christmas season
It's pretty simple: if you don't need to do it, don't do it.

3 tips to help you share the Gospel effectively this Christmas
We can find it easier to talk about food and investments and cars and everything except Jesus Christ's coming.

'Fixer Upper' stars Chip and Joanna Gaines say they quit their show to prioritize their marriage
Chip and Joanna Gaines made it big when they starred in the HGTV show "Fixer Upper," so a lot of fans were surprised when they decided to leave the show at the height of its popularity.

Joshua Harris apologizes for 'I Kissed Dating Goodbye': 'I was religiously zealous'
Joshua Harris blazed a trail for the Christian dating field when he released his book, "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" back in 1997. In it, he urged Christians not to date for the sake of dating and adhere to God's view on love.