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Amid the rubble of an Iraqi town, it seemed all was destroyed. But then they found a sign of hope – a crucifix
Amid the rubble of an Iraqi town, it seemed all was destroyed. But then they found a sign of hope – a crucifix

A battered wooden cross bearing a figure of the crucified Christ was discovered peeking from the rubble left by Islamic State outside St George's Church near Alqosh in Iraq.

New evidence of the battle for Jerusalem 2,000 years ago is unveiled
New evidence of the battle for Jerusalem 2,000 years ago is unveiled

Fresh evidence of the battle for Jerusalem 2,000 years ago on the eve of the destruction of the Second Temple has been unveiled by Israel's Antiquities Authority and the Nature and Parks Authority.

Barra churches unite to remember victims of Manchester attack
Barra churches unite to remember victims of Manchester attack

A vigil has taken place on a Scottish Island which has been deeply affected by the Manchester terror attack.

Ascension Day: 4 reasons it matters for Christians today
Ascension Day: 4 reasons it matters for Christians today

Today is Ascension Day – when the Church celebrates Jesus' ascension from earth into heaven. It's a baffling story, should we just ignore it?

Church of Scotland to decide on gay marriage in church
Church of Scotland to decide on gay marriage in church

The Church of Scotland will decide on whether to allow minister to carry out gay weddings later today.

Birmingham Cathedral re-opens after closing its doors in the face of \'critical\' national terror threat
Birmingham Cathedral re-opens after closing its doors in the face of 'critical' national terror threat

Birmingham Cathedral is re-opening today after taking the unprecedented decision to shut yesterday after the national terror threat level was raised to 'critical' following the Manchester attack.

5 books you should read to know more about the Holy Spirit
5 books you should read to know more about the Holy Spirit

The amazing blessing available for every Christian is the gift of the Holy Spirit, but we can sometimes forget He's there, feel confused about His purpose, or limit His power.   

Hindu leader turns to shaman for healing, but when it doesn\'t work, he finds Jesus instead
Hindu leader turns to shaman for healing, but when it doesn't work, he finds Jesus instead

A local Christian leader in Indonesia discovered for himself that "black magic" was nothing compared to the immense miraculous power of Jesus Christ.

Why confessing our sins has the power to break them
Why confessing our sins has the power to break them

Our sins are terrible masters that convince us of their power over us.

Gangster rapper Snoop Dogg says his new gospel album has \'always been on my heart\'
Gangster rapper Snoop Dogg says his new gospel album has 'always been on my heart'

He may have been a leading voice in the gangster rap movement of the '90s, but Snoop Dogg says he's wanted to do a gospel album for a long time and now he's finally making it happen.

Donald Trump said he prayed to God for wisdom at the Western Wall during Jerusalem visit
Donald Trump said he prayed to God for wisdom at the Western Wall during Jerusalem visit

"I visited the Western Wall, and marveled at the monument to God's presence," Trump said.

Is it ok for Christians not to fast?
Is it ok for Christians not to fast?

When we fast, we set aside our own physical cravings so that we can seek the Lord. But is it really necessary?

Imam faces backlash from Muslims after claiming Prophet Muhammad was originally a Christian
Imam faces backlash from Muslims after claiming Prophet Muhammad was originally a Christian

A controversial Muslim preacher from Sydney, Australia has angered fellow Muslims by saying on television that the Islamic Prophet Muhammad was actually a Christian before he turned 40.

WATCH: How you can pray for Manchester – \'We weep with those who weep\'
WATCH: How you can pray for Manchester – 'We weep with those who weep'

Manchester's church leaders spoke to Christian Today to offer their prayers and reflections the day after the worst terrorist attack to hit the UK in more than a decade.

\'God is slow to anger\': 7 Bible verses on compassion for helping to heal a broken world
'God is slow to anger': 7 Bible verses on compassion for helping to heal a broken world

The Bible shows us again and again the good news of God's compassion for us, perhaps most vividly demonstrated in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

What does it feel like for Muslims to be blamed for terrorist attacks?
What does it feel like for Muslims to be blamed for terrorist attacks?

How has the wider non-Muslim UK population responded to the Manchester bombing?