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Prayer warrior and prophet for the poor: 5 things you didn't know about Christian missionary George Müller
Prayer warrior and prophet for the poor: 5 things you didn't know about Christian missionary George Müller

Today is the birthday of 19th-century missionary George Müller, a passionate prophet against poverty, an advocate for orphans and an enduring emblem of radical trust in God. Here are five things you might not know about his remarkable life.

The Cross in fashion: Appropriation or opportunity?
The Cross in fashion: Appropriation or opportunity?

The popularity of the Christian Cross in fashion is both perplexing and remarkable.

#ThisFlag Pastor Evan Mawarire is released after magistrate quashes charges
#ThisFlag Pastor Evan Mawarire is released after magistrate quashes charges

A court has ordered immediate release from police custody of Zimbabwean Pastor Evan Mawarire, who was arrested on charges of plotting to overthrow President Robert Mugabe's government.

Outspoken evangelical Roy Moore trounces Trump candidate in Alabama primary
Outspoken evangelical Roy Moore trounces Trump candidate in Alabama primary

Roy Moore, the former chief justice of the Alabama supreme court and outspoken evangelical Christian, beat Donald Trump-backed candidate in the Alabama's Republican Primary election last night.

Number of Church of England trainee priests highest for a decade – with women making up more than half
Number of Church of England trainee priests highest for a decade – with women making up more than half

The number of people entering training to become Church of England priests is at the highest level for a decade — with women making up more than half the total, according to new figures released today.

Desperate plea from the Catholic Patriarch in Iraq: 'We cannot endure another war'
Desperate plea from the Catholic Patriarch in Iraq: 'We cannot endure another war'

Fears of a new military confrontation in Iraq are mounting among Christians, Iraq's Chaldean Catholic Patriarch, Luis Raphael Sako, has warned.

Otto Warmbier was 'systematically tortured' by North Korea, say parents

The parents of US student Otto Warmbier have described North Korea as 'terrorists' who had 'systematically tortured' their son while he was detained by the pariah state.

Why has Saudi Arabia lifted its ban on women drivers at last?
Why has Saudi Arabia lifted its ban on women drivers at last?

Saudi Arabian women will be allowed to drive cars, the King Salman ordered on Tuesday, ending an infamous conservative tradition seen as an emblem of the Islamic kingdom's repression of women.

Tennessee church shooting minister thought he was dying and prayed to God for forgiveness
Tennessee church shooting minister thought he was dying and prayed to God for forgiveness

The minister of the Tennessee where a gunman opened fire on Sunday has described how he thought he was going to die, and prayed for God's forgiveness for 'things I didn't do right'.

How to pray in your darkest ever moments
How to pray in your darkest ever moments

Prayer is not about putting money in a slot machine and getting chocolate out of the bottom. It's about a relationship with a God who may well take us through pain to accomplish things well beyond our mental horizon.

Skeptical scientist's life changes forever after experiencing Jesus and Heaven as she was drowning
Skeptical scientist's life changes forever after experiencing Jesus and Heaven as she was drowning

Dr. Mary Neal used to have a nominal faith in Christianity but not much more than that. That is, until she had a profound experience of Jesus and Heaven when her kayak capsized.

Jordin Sparks displayed Bible verses on her hand as she sang national anthem at NFL game
Jordin Sparks displayed Bible verses on her hand as she sang national anthem at NFL game

The former American Idol winner had 'Prov.31-8-9' written on her hand during her performance before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals.

Should Christians use a medium to talk to dead loved ones? Evangelist gives two good reasons why they shouldn't
Should Christians use a medium to talk to dead loved ones? Evangelist gives two good reasons why they shouldn't

Billy Graham shared two passages from Scripture to explain why he is strongly opposed to consulting a medium.

Gunman in Nashville church shooting was an ex-member who used to teach Bible to kids in his family
Gunman in Nashville church shooting was an ex-member who used to teach Bible to kids in his family

The church's pastor credited 22-year-old usher Caleb Engle (pictured) with saving many more lives after he confronted the bodybuilder gunman.

Christian artist Lecrae points the way to trusting God with powerful performance on 'Good Morning America
Christian artist Lecrae points the way to trusting God with powerful performance on 'Good Morning America

The Grammy Award-winning hip hop artist and Christian was in the GMA studio to perform 'I'll Find You' from his new album, All Things Work Together

Christian singer Natalie Grant asks for prayers ahead of surgery after doctors find tumors that are a cancer-risk
Christian singer Natalie Grant asks for prayers ahead of surgery after doctors find tumors that are a cancer-risk

Grant is having the operation on October 10 and is cancelling shows through to the end of November to allow for recovery.