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\'Son of Sam\' serial killer who became Christian behind bars says his name is now \'Son of Hope\'
'Son of Sam' serial killer who became Christian behind bars says his name is now 'Son of Hope'

The serial killer said he was trying 'appease the devil' when he murdered six people in New York City in 1976 and 1977.

No, Trump does not have \'authority from God\' to attack North Korea, says Texas Catholic priest
No, Trump does not have 'authority from God' to attack North Korea, says Texas Catholic priest

A Texas Catholic priest has contradicted the Texas Baptist pastor and adviser to Donald Trump, Robert Jeffress, who controversially claimed earlier this week that the President has been given 'authority by God' to use nuclear force against North Korea.

\'May God change hearts\': Evangelical groups call on Christians to pray for peace in Korean Peninsula
'May God change hearts': Evangelical groups call on Christians to pray for peace in Korean Peninsula

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), along with the World Council of Churches and the World Communion of Reformed Churches, have called on churches to observe tomorrow as 'Sunday of prayer for the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula.'

Was this Egyptian Coptic soldier murdered because of his Christian faith?
Was this Egyptian Coptic soldier murdered because of his Christian faith?

The family of an Egyptian Coptic Christian soldier who died last month on his first day at work says he was murdered because of his Christian faith. The soldier died in the same regiment where another Copt died in mysterious circumstances in November 2015, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).

Trump threatens Venezuela with \'military option\' as country\'s political crisis escalates
Trump threatens Venezuela with 'military option' as country's political crisis escalates

The US President Donald Trump last night threatened military intervention in Venezuela, in a surprise escalation of Washington's response to Venezuela's political crisis that Caracas disparaged as 'craziness'.

The top 20 best-selling books of all time on Amazon include two Christian books (but not the Bible)
The top 20 best-selling books of all time on Amazon include two Christian books (but not the Bible)

Sign of the times? Amazon's top 20 best-selling books of all time also include three erotic fictions.

Christian family cling to faith as pregnant mom-of-5 who delayed chemo to save unborn baby suffers massive stroke
Christian family cling to faith as pregnant mom-of-5 who delayed chemo to save unborn baby suffers massive stroke

A pregnant Christian mother-of-5 who held off having chemo to save her unborn baby is now in a 'vegetative state' after suffering a massive stroke. Her family are trusting God as doctors fight to get her to 28 weeks to deliver the baby.

Trip of a lifetime? 3 great reasons for Christian summer camps
Trip of a lifetime? 3 great reasons for Christian summer camps

Christian summer camps can get a hard time. Are they worth it? Young or old, here are three reasons you should make one part of your life.

East Africa crisis \'worst in our generation\' warns Christian Aid
East Africa crisis 'worst in our generation' warns Christian Aid

'We can't sit by and watch a generation of children die before they have had a chance to live. We need to act now.'

Why did Scientologists turn up outside Grenfell Tower?
Why did Scientologists turn up outside Grenfell Tower?

Reports say that in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in west London, Scientologists are attempting to increase their influence in London and elsewhere.

How to love yourself - according to the Bible
How to love yourself - according to the Bible

We can roll our eyes at self-help phrases like 'love yourself' but too many Christians are able to love their neighbors and forgive all their sins, yet not feel able to apply the same mercy and grace to themselves. This is wrong. Here are four things you need to do if that sounds like you.

Rumours of Glory: 14 of the best Bruce Cockburn songs about faith, life and God
Rumours of Glory: 14 of the best Bruce Cockburn songs about faith, life and God

WIth his new album out next month, we look at some of Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn's most enduring spiritual songs...

Warning! You are not as spiritually strong as you think!
Warning! You are not as spiritually strong as you think!

It all happened so quickly. I had let Christ down even before I had stopped to think about it.

Analysing Russia\'s \'anti-missionary\' laws one year on: Christians dominate more than 180 prosecutions
Analysing Russia's 'anti-missionary' laws one year on: Christians dominate more than 180 prosecutions

Christians make up the vast majority of more than 180 cases brought under Russia's 'anti-missionary' laws since they came into force a year ago.

Hillary\'s pastor sent her this email the day after the election
Hillary's pastor sent her this email the day after the election

Bill Shillady sent Clinton daily devotionals throughout her presidential campaign and has compiled them in a book at her suggestion.

Art lovers to see van Gogh\'s Sunflowers in virtual museum – but how many know he was an evangelist?
Art lovers to see van Gogh's Sunflowers in virtual museum – but how many know he was an evangelist?

The famous 'Sunflowers' paintings of Vincent van Gogh, currently spread across the world, are to be brought together through a pioneering new digital project.