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The reason Christians are being persecuted today – and what we can do about it
The reason Christians are being persecuted today – and what we can do about it

What drives this hostility to Christians, and what does it look like on the ground?

Does God still speak in an audible voice? He has to me
Does God still speak in an audible voice? He has to me

Of all the slurs aimed at Christians by atheists, the idea that we're just 'the people who hear voices' is one of the most painful.

Pope Francis is taking 2,000 poor people to the circus – and animal rights activists object
Pope Francis is taking 2,000 poor people to the circus – and animal rights activists object

Pope Francis is to treat some of Rome's poorest people to a day at the circus today – and animal rights activists aren't happy.

Honouring God: 9 Bible verses about glory
Honouring God: 9 Bible verses about glory

The 'glory of God' or the 'glory of the Lord' are common expressions in the Bible.

Moody Bible Institute under pressure as it fires radio presenter who alleged dodgy dealings
Moody Bible Institute under pressure as it fires radio presenter who alleged dodgy dealings

The Moody Bible Institute (MBI) of Chicago, founded in 1886 and named after the renowned American evangelist Dwight L Moody, appeared to be in crisis today after firing one of its popular radio presenters who criticised the institute for irregular dealings.

US 'Dreamers' under threat of deportation handed lifeline by judge's ruling
US 'Dreamers' under threat of deportation handed lifeline by judge's ruling

Donald Trump's plan to end a programme shielding young people brought to the US illegally by their parents from deportation looked in doubt today after evangelical leaders said they were 'deeply concerned' and a US judge temporarily blocked the move.

My story: A Methodist minister describes how he survived a devastating illness – and gave himself to God
My story: A Methodist minister describes how he survived a devastating illness – and gave himself to God

Returning to the car after shopping, I felt a sudden stabbing pain in my back near my kidneys and collapsed.

Open Doors 2018 World Watch List: Christians in Egypt and Turkey targeted in 'unprecedented' spike in persecution
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
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.

Trump adviser Paula White says send money to her for blessings – or face divine consequences
Trump adviser Paula White says send money to her for blessings – or face divine consequences

Donald Trump's spiritual adviser Paula White has told people to send her money – ideally their January salary – in order to receive blessings, or face divine consequences.

'It's disgusting' says victim of Andy Savage's sexual assault after church applauds him
'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'.

Donald Trump sparks praises and criticism from the public after acknowledging an article about his victory over Clinton

President Donald Trump generated mixed reactions from the public after acknowledging an article about him and his rival Hilary Clinton. Trump thanked journalist Michael Goodwin for his column titled, "We're still better off with Trump than Clinton."

After 12 years without a church, Coptic villagers start to rebuild again
After 12 years without a church, Coptic villagers start to rebuild again

A Coptic Christian community in an Egyptian village is building a new church 12 years after the previous one was closed.

New Discipleship Explored resource filmed by award-winning director across 7 continents
New Discipleship Explored resource filmed by award-winning director across 7 continents

A new version of Discipleship Explored, a resource from Christianity Explored Ministries, is to be launched in March on the tenth anniversary of the first edition.

When hate goes viral: 3 ways Christians can respond
When hate goes viral: 3 ways Christians can respond

The man who's collapsed is a Christian and the doctor who responds is a Muslim – and he accordingly refuses to treat the unfortunate patient.

Thomas Fire news: Wildfire stays at 92% contained; evacuation orders take effect with warnings of flooding
Thomas Fire news: Wildfire stays at 92% contained; evacuation orders take effect with warnings of flooding

Firefighters deployed to extinguish the Thomas Fire across southern California are struggling with making further development. The contained area is nailed at 92%, and authorities are worried about the possibility of debris flows, flooding, downed trees, and slides.