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Feeling far from God? Here are 11 Bible verses on how to hear from him
The Christian journey is full of peaks and troughs. But we are called to remain faithful to God throughout, whether we feellike it or not.
Now Manchester University dragged into Holocaust denial row over David Irving books
Manchester University has come under fire for displaying books by the Holocaust-denier David Irving on 'open access' in its main library after an eminent Jewish academic discovered the material.
Pakistani Christian asylum seekers face pressure to leave Thailand
The Thai government is planning to cancel bail for all of Bangkok's male asylum seekers, forcing them - including many Christians - to move to detention centres immediately.
Surprising research reveals 'mostly Catholic' colleges have higher rates of sexual encounters
'Mostly Catholic' colleges have higher rates of sexual 'hookups' than other less religious campuses in the US, the author of new research has revealed.
Tragedy and transformation: Nate Saint's grandson Jamie now calls the tribe who killed his grandfather 'family'
Jamie Saint's life has been shaped by tragedy and radical transformation. His famous missionary grandfather was murdered by the tribe he was trying to reach out to in 1956. Through years of hard work the tribe and family have reconciled, and their story has inspired Jamie's missionary work across the world today.
Religious groups slam EU court ruling allowing companies to ban displays of faith
The Church of England is among a host of religious groups criticising a 'troubling' court judgment that allows companies to ban workers wearing religious clothing.
'God is great', cry Islamist extremists as they shoot dead a Christian mum and son, wound husband
Islamic extremists have shot dead a Christian woman and her son and seriously wounded her husband in Somalia, sources told Morning Star News.
Should Christians adopt 'The Benedict Option' and withdraw from civic society?
Questions over whether western, and specifically American Christians are persecuted and should withdraw from mainstream society have been raised by the publication yesterday of The Benedict Option, a book by the conservative writer Rod Dreher.
Ethiopia famine: 'Pray God touches the hearts of the nations'
The scale of the current drought affecting Ethiopia is so much bigger than anything we've seen before, according to Tearfund's country representative.
Russell Moore survives attempted coup over his criticism of Donald Trump
Southern Baptist figurehead Russell Moore will not be fired over his outspoken criticism of Donald Trump after rumours circulated around a meeting he had with a senior denominational leader.
Ma'agan Michael sails again: boat from biblical times discovered off coast of Israel to be 'relaunched'
A famous ship in Israel that sank off the country's coast 2,500 years ago is being 'relaunched' 30 years after the shipwreck was discovered and removed from the water.
Fake news and Good News: how Jesus helps us tell the difference
In many walks of life, getting the genuine article is important â and no more so than when it comes to matters of God and faith.
Samaritans' Purse workers kidnapped by rebels in South Sudan have been released
Eight kidnapped Christian charity workers in South Sudan who were taken by rebels earlier this week have now been released.
Sir Mo Farah says he is 'completely devastated' by East Africa crisis as charities launch major appeal
Sir Mo Farah is among those supporting an urgent appeal by charities to help the millions of people who face starvation caused by conflicts and droughts in East Africa.
Why married people must choose to love their spouse every day
The most empowering thing in your marriage is knowing that you have the choice to love your spouse every day.
How to stand on that firm foundation when your life is being shaken
There's an irony behind building strong foundations to a building that goes something like this: the lower we go, the higher we go.