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Open Doors 2018 World Watch List: Christians in Egypt and Turkey targeted in 'unprecedented' spike in persecution
Christians in Egypt experienced an unprecedented spike in persecution last year, a watchdog's annual report claims, with more than 200 people driven from their homes and 128 killed.
Tim Farron says he was wrong to deny gay sex was sinful
Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has spoken of his regret at saying he did not believe gay sex was sinful after sustained media pressure on him.
The Jewish people in adversity: The bush which never burns
In our biblical passage today, what G-d is telling Moses, the shepherd of the Jewish people (and in Hebrew shepherd also means beloved) is that the difficult Exodus from Egypt is necessary and fraught with danger. The Jewish people will nevertheless eventually arrive in their promised home of Israel, but...
Trump adviser Paula White says send money to her for blessings â or face divine consequences
Donald Trump's spiritual adviser Paula White has told people to send her money â ideally their January salary â in order to receive blessings, or face divine consequences.
'A wound in the Church': Pope Francis blasts hypocritical pastors with 'double lives'
Pastors who preach one thing and do another are harmful and, like the scribes and Pharisees of old, they end up leading a double life when they detach themselves from God and his people, the Pope said in his sermon yesterday during Mass at the Domus Sanctae Marthae in the Vatican.
'It's disgusting' says victim of Andy Savage's sexual assault after church applauds him
The woman who was sexually assaulted 20 years ago aged 17 by the megachurch pastor Andy Savage has responded to his apology and to his church rallying around him with a standing ovation, saying: 'It's disgusting'.
Didn't bother with New Year's resolutions? Here are 3 things you can definitely manage to do this year
It's already January, and the clock is ticking. Are you already on your way to achieving your faith goals for this year?
Why the 'sandals of the Gospel of peace' described in Ephesians 6 are so important for us
One of the pieces included in the armor of God in Ephesians 6 is a piece of footwear called the "preparation of the gospel of peace." Other versions call it the "sandals of the Gospel of peace." We might not realize it, but this piece of armor is very, very important.
3 ways Christians break a person's trust
Trust is a very fragile thing that needs care not to break. Once broken, trust is difficult to restore, and might not even be restored to its original state prior to breaking. We wouldn't want to break the trust someone places on us.
3 ways Christians can overcome any crisis
When times of crisis come, all who believe in Christ and take refuge in God are assured of victory.
3 ways Christians can shine even in poverty
Whether a Christian is rich or poor doesn't matter, because God is the equalizer.
3 tips to making peace with all people
As children of God, we ought to be a people who love peace and make peace with others. This is a noble thing to do.
5 Bible verses for when you're longing for a touch of God in your life
Do you feel like that right now, longing for a touch of God on your life? Don't worry. God loves to be hands-on with all of us, but we have a part to play in that: seeking Him.
5 Bible verses that will help you not to be afraid in difficult times
Difficult times will surely come, but as God's children we shouldn't be scared or shaken. We have a hope that can never be shaken, and His name is Jesus Christ.
How Christian husbands should treat their in-laws
Marriage brings to us a whole new level of "family." Many of us will face challenges in relating to our in-laws, but we should always remember that the rewards for treating them well are worth the effort.
Why did Jesus entrust Mary to John on the cross and what can we learn from that?
The Bible tells us that the Lord Jesus entrusted His earthly mother, Mary, into the care of John, His disciple as he was dying on the cross. Why did He do that, and what can we learn from this act?