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• Andrew Brunson walks free after court sentences him to time served

  A Turkish court ruled on Friday that the US evangelical Christian pastor at the centre of a bitter diplomatic row between Ankara and Washington should be released.

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  Christians pull together after Hurricane Michael destroys towns, churches in Florida

  Christian response teams are on the ground in Florida and Georgia after Hurricane Michael left a trail of devastation.

• America's pastors still back Trump – with reservations

  The study found 51 per cent of senior pastors approve of Trump's performance, with 25 per cent strongly approving.

• Pope accepts Cardinal Wuerl's resignation over sex abuse crisis

  Wuerl was criticised in a grand jury report in August which highlighted his actions regarding priests accused of misconduct.

• US 'hopeful' on release of Pastor Andrew Brunson today

  The Trump administration is hopeful that American pastor Andrew Brunson who is on trial in Turkey could be freed at a Friday court hearing.

• US repeats call to Turkey to release pastor Andrew Brunson

  U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday that the release of U.S. evangelical pastor Andrew Brunson by a Turkish court at his next hearing on Friday would be an important step and the right thing for Turkey to do.

• I Will Not Fear: The moving testimony of one of the Little Rock Nine

  Melba Pattillo Beals has written 'I Will Not Fear' to tell of how her faith in God sustained her during her darkest days.

• Record-breaking Hurricane Michael batters Florida Panhandle

  Hurricane Michael battered the Florida's Gulf coast with roof-shredding winds, raging surf and torrential rains before it was downgraded to a tropical storm

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  Joel Osteen says he follows the 'Billy Graham rule'

  Popular author and pastor Joel Osteen says he follows the 'Billy Graham rule' and spends 30 minutes at the start of every day making sure he is right before God.

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  Brett Kavanaugh says he will 'heed the message of Matthew 25' after contentious swearing-in

  After a brutal political fight that roiled the nation, Justice Brett Kavanaugh took the judicial oath in the White House Monday promising to "heed the message of Matthew 25."

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  Dr Mark Jobe named as Moody Bible Institute's new president

  Moody Bible Institute has announced that Dr Mark Jobe will be taking the helm as its 10th president.

• Former bishop Heather Cook seeks early release from prison

  Former Episcopal Church bishop Heather Cook, who ran over and killed a cyclist while she was texting and driving drunk, could be freed from prison as early as next month if an appeal succeeds.

• Trump's evangelical supporters hail Kavanaugh confirmation

  Evangelical backers of President Donald Trump have hailed the Senate's confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice on Saturday.

• Ruth, The Musical: How an ancient story of women's courage is being told for a new generation

  The biblical story of Ruth has inspired poems and paintings for generations. Musicals, not so much.

• Preaching and mental health: Do you know who you're talking to?

  On any given Sunday, there will be people with many different stories sat in front of us.