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God, mental health, and the goodness of sadness: A lesson for the church
Christian faith and mental health are not always imagined as happy bedfellows. The church can get it very wrong, but it also has profound wisdom to offer in the fight for wellbeing.
Why Christmas is a ceilidh and Easter a silent disco
Maybe it's because I'm from Northern Ireland and grew up in the era of the regular 1980s church ceilidh/hootenanny/barn dance night, but I love celebrating special occasions with foot-tapping music and cringeworthily exuberant dancing.
Serbian Orthodox Church plans controversial nationalist rename
The Serbian Orthodox Church plans to change its name to stress connections with Kosovo, the former Serbian province that gained independence in 2008. The controversial move is seen as clashing with the Serbian government's conciliatory efforts with Kosovo.
Christian couple had children removed over their refusal to lie about the Easter Bunny
A child welfare agency in Ontario, Canada removed two girls from a foster home, causing potential trauma, because the Christian couple who cared for them refused to lie about the existence of the Easter Bunny.
Why men should celebrate International Women's Day
Today is International Women's Day, a powerful prompt for global advocacy against sexism and gender inequality. In case it wasn't obvious, this is a day that men should mark and celebrate too, especially followers of Jesus.
Britain First leaders jailed for 'hostility' towards Muslims
The leader and deputy leader of far-right political group Britain First have been jailed for religiously-motivated assault and 'hostility' towards Muslims.
2019 Jaguar I-Pace vs Tesla Model X price, specs reviews: Jaguar outranges & outruns Tesla, but no Supercharger access and fewer seating
The I-Pace actually has several advantages above the Tesla Model X 75D, not the least of which is the price. The Jaguar I-Pace reportedly costs $10,000 than the 75D.
NBA trade rumors 2018: Cleveland Cavaliers trades yield average results as team loses four playoff games
The trades may well have been a very good decision for the Cavaliers, but the results of those trades seem to be average at best.
Dallas Cowboys NFL trade rumors 2018: Isaiah Wynn, Vita Vea may be best picks to improve team's roster
Mock drafts for the National Football League (NFL) team Dallas Cowboys indicate that Isaiah Wynn may be one of the best picks the team will make.
Pope Francis clears way for murdered Oscar Romero to become a saint
Pope Francis has paved the way for Oscar Romero, a murdered Salvadorian bishop, to be made a saint in the Catholic Church.
The ministry of tea and biscuits: It's more important than you think
Just recently one of my parishioners, Paul, was speaking to me. 'What we love about you being here is you always have time to sit and talk and have a cup of tea with us.'
Argentina Church says it will hand over baptism documents for torture victims' children
The Catholic Church in Argentina will hand over more than a 100 baptism documents of babies born to political prisoners in a torture centre during the country's dictatorship.
Conspiracy theorists targeting Sutherland Springs shooting church arrested
Two conspiracy theorists, who claim the mass shooting at Sutherland Springs church was staged by the US government in order to target gun laws, have been arrested.
'Change is in the air': What do Christians in Saudi Arabia think of the reforming Crown Prince?
Saudi Arabia's crown prince will meet Theresa May today as part of a three-day visit to the UK where he hopes to promote his image as a moderniser.
When does Daylight Saving Time take place? Do clocks go forward or backward?
The season to change to Daylight Saving Time (DST) is coming, and while most gadgets nowadays automatically adjust their clocks to follow this scheme, some may still be curious as to the exact time DST will take place.
New England Patriots NFL trade & roster news 2018: Will team sign Michael Bennett of Seahawks? Tom Brady to stay on as quarterback
A likely choice for the Patriots is to pick Michael Bennett of the Seattle Seahawks, because there are rumors that the Seahawks are trading him out to the highest bidder.