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Persevering when times are tough: 6 scriptures to help you keep going

Here are some of the top passages in the Bible which speak about keeping going, especially when times are tough.

Newly restored tomb of Christ may be on the brink of 'catastrophic' collapse

In just a few weeks Christians across the world will celebrate the resurrection of Christ, and the miracle of the empty tomb. However, the holy site venerated as Christ's tomb is standing on rocky ground, and may be on the brink of collapse.

Far right 'will not succeed' in dividing us after Westminster terror: Christian Labour MP

Attempts to divide the UK after Wednesday's terrorist attack 'will not succeed', a senior Labour MP and chair of Christians on the Left has said.

Let's talk about Brexit: Churches plan conversations ahead of Article 50 being triggered next week

Ahead of the triggering of Article 50 on 29 March, four of the UK's largest Christian Churches, representing three quarters of a million members, are inviting their congregations to take part in topical discussions across the UK.

Is it ever God's fault when we sin?

'God is tempting me'; 'It's God's fault'; 'The devil made me do it.' We use many creative excuses to rationalise our sin!

Music in church can be a battlefield. So what's the point of it?

This question was raised recently by the evangelical writer Tim Challies, who outlined why he did not sing at a recent service he attended.

Archbishop of Canterbury: Paramedics treating Westminster attacker show UK's deep Christian values

The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of how yesterday's Westminster attack and the reaction to it illustrate the foundational values of British society.

UKIP's Paul Nuttall calls for mosque funding probe after London terror attack

UKIP leader Paul Nuttall has called for a government probe into mosque funding after an Islamist inspired' terror attack left four dead and 40 injured in London on Wednesday.

Don't blame Islam, don't blame religion: It's people that make the world violent

In times of pain, chaos and tragedy, we always look for something to hold on to â or someone to blame. Some insist that 'religion causes violence' - but too often its the only thing that keeps us alive.

Resisting evil: How should Christians respond to the Westminster attack?

Christians will respond to the attack in Westminster by sharing the peace, being in relationship and resisting evil...

Pope Francis says he is 'deeply saddened' by Westminster attack, expresses 'prayerful solidarity' with victims

Pope Francis has said that he is 'deeply saddened' by the attack in Westminster yesterday and has expressed 'prayerful solidarity with all those affected by the tragedy'.

In His Grip: A guide to Christian email sign-offs

When we're concluding an email, we God-botherers like to insert a final flourish of encouragement, blessing, or just good-old-fashioned Christian weirdness.

'Our values will prevail' says Prime Minister as she reveals Westminster attacker was British-born and had been on MI5's radar

The Prime Minister, Theresa May has said that 'our values will prevail' as she revealed that the man who carried out the attack on Westminster yesterday was British-born and had been investigated 'some years ago' by MI5.

Theologian and philosopher Marilyn McCord Adams dies