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John Calvin on the cross of Christ: 6 quotes from the great Reformer
Much of Calvin's writing wasn't sharp-edged controversy at all, but deeply insightful commentary on Gospel truths.

Church organist arrested for 'Heil Trump' graffiti on his own church
A church organist has been arrested for graffiting 'Heil Trump' on the walls of an episcopal church in Indiana days after the presidential election last year.

Archbishop of Canterbury in last minute visit to Gaza
The Archbishop of Canterbury made a last minute visit to Gaza on Thursday as part of his official trip to the Holy Land.

Hank Hanegraaff has health problems but is in a 'peaceful place'
The US evangelical Christian radio personality who made headlines by his conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy has spoken of the 'turbulent' few weeks since his announcement and said he has been diagnosed with health issues.

Orthodox bishop calls on Turkey's President Erdogan to convert â with Vladimir Putin as his godfather
A Greek Orthodox bishop has called on Turkey's President Erdogan to repent and convert to Orthodoxy, with Russia's President Vladimir Putin as his godfather.

'The most beautiful things in life are to be lived': 9 quotes from Christian Søren Kierkegaard
The enigmatic, iconic theologian Søren Kierkegaard was born on this day. He was a divisive thinker who challenged the nominal Christianity of his day with the power of a radical, life-changing gospel.

1.5 million Christians have fled Iraq in an exodus that could lead to the extinction of the faith in the land
As many as 1.5 million Christians have fled Iraq since the rise of Islamic State, according to an Iraqi MP.

'My identity is in Jesus Christ.' The Archbishop of Canterbury talks to Krish Kandiah
It didn't matter that there was no mitre, no bishop's crook. Here was a man dressed in the humility of Jesus, who found his identity in Christ not in his clothes, his DNA or his position. All of the Spring Harvest guests left the venue that day a little closer to God.

As French election faces final round, poll finds significant Protestant support for Macron
As the French presidential election faces its decisive second round this Sunday, a poll has shown that so far Protestant Christians have shown the highest support for Emmanuel Macron of any faith group.

Pakistan hospital forces Christian staff to attend Quran readings
Staff at a hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, have gone on strike after a Christian member of staff was slapped after refusing to attend a morning reading of the Quran.

Franklin Graham under attack for 'blaming' Duchess of Cambridge for paparazzi pictures
Leading evangelical campaigner Franklin Graham has posted about the Duchess of Cambridge on Facebook.

Young evangelicals more liberal than parents on gay rights, remain conservative on abortion
An influential religious research group says young evangelicals have more liberal opinions than their parents' generation on some social issues â but remain conservative on others.

Trump's religious liberty order: Lawsuits filed to block move as evangelicals hail 'historic' day
Evangelical leaders have hailed Donald Trump's religious liberty executive order as 'historic' and a 'giant step' to ending what some described as the US government's war on religion.

3 things every Christian needs to do when they're feeling defeated
Have you ever been at a point in your life where you did your best but your best wasn't good enough? Like you gave it a hundred percent effort, but the results were a jaw-dropping fail?

Baby pulled unconscious from flood waters starts breathing again as woman prays 'In the name of Jesus'
"In the name of Jesus let him breathe, let him breathe Lord, let him breathe."

2 reasons Christians should never dabble in the occult
This is one line that shouldn't be crossed - ever.