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Archbishop Welby: Don\'t be cynical about politicians, pray!
Archbishop Welby: Don't be cynical about politicians, pray!

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used an appearance on Thought For The Day to call for citizens across the UK to show respect for politicians.

Archbishop of Canterbury faces questions over links to Christian camp in abuse scandal
Archbishop of Canterbury faces questions over links to Christian camp in abuse scandal

The Archbishop of Canterbury is being challenged over his account of how much he was involved with a Christian camp at the heart of a police investigation regarding the abuse of young people.

5 Bible passages for when you are tempted to quit on your faith
5 Bible passages for when you are tempted to quit on your faith

There are times in our lives as Christians when our faith becomes tested. When this happens, we need to hold on to what God said in the Word so that we can weather what we are going through.

Professional dancer says his cerebral palsy is an \'asset\', not a hindrance, to fulfilling God\'s purpose for his life
Professional dancer says his cerebral palsy is an 'asset', not a hindrance, to fulfilling God's purpose for his life

Dancer Jerron Herman says he lives on the biblical principle stated in Romans 8:28: 'All things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.'

Pastor and his wife plead guilty to defrauding summer food programme for low-income children
Pastor and his wife plead guilty to defrauding summer food programme for low-income children

Robbie Wilkerson, founding pastor of New Birth Christian Center church in Chicago, and his wife, Tasha, are facing prison time for defrauding thousands of dollars from the summer food programme.

Pat Robertson\'s son says End Times prophecy about Israel is being fulfilled
Pat Robertson's son says End Times prophecy about Israel is being fulfilled

"For me we're in the time where we wait for the appearing of Elijah," said Gordon Robertson.

Should Christian parents force their kids to go to church?
Should Christian parents force their kids to go to church?

One church leader explains why Christian parents shouldn't let their kids skip church just because they don't enjoy going.

Does Heaven really gain another angel when someone we love dies?
Does Heaven really gain another angel when someone we love dies?

In the midst of this grasping and searching for the right words to help others, or to even to soothe our own souls, we tend to believe and say things that are not necessarily biblically true.

8 Bible verses of encouragement as you prepare for exam season
8 Bible verses of encouragement as you prepare for exam season

With exams coming up, I think it's safe to say that taking time out of your day to meditate on the word is probably the furthest thing away from your mind. If you are feeling the stress a bit too much, here are some encouraging Bible verses along with gentle reminders to encourage you to keep on going.

Jesus spoke of the importance of children. So why do they get so little international aid cash?
Jesus spoke of the importance of children. So why do they get so little international aid cash?

A tiny fraction of international aid money goes towards protecting children from violence, Christian charities are claiming.

Through the fiery furnace: Why we can trust God in hard times
Through the fiery furnace: Why we can trust God in hard times

Nowadays, when we say that someone's been tried in the furnace, we mean that they've gone through an experience that's tried them to their limits, and come out the other side.

Why reading what\'s not true can sometimes point to truth
Why reading what's not true can sometimes point to truth

A lot of Christians love reading fiction. But does reading what is openly not true do us more harm than good, or does it help us to come closer to what is really true? Novelist Les Cowan looks at the pros and cons.

You can get blessed by a robot priest. What\'s not to like?
You can get blessed by a robot priest. What's not to like?

Robots have been the future for a long time. Now they're the present, and they're making their presence felt in the most unlikely places.

Former Church of England cathedral canon found dead in suspected murder-suicide
Former Church of England cathedral canon found dead in suspected murder-suicide

A former canon of Leicester Cathedral and her husband have been found dead in what is believed to have been a murder-suicide.

Is Donald Trump about to pull out of the Paris climate change deal?
Is Donald Trump about to pull out of the Paris climate change deal?

Christian humanitarian charities have rushed to warn against the move after Trump tweeted he would announce a decision on climate change in the next few days

7 things women love about Christian men
7 things women love about Christian men

There are many characteristics men hold that women love, however, for Christian men, there's an extra spark that captures a woman's heart.Take a look and see if you may be able to agree: