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Faith and work: what you should do if you haven't found the job you love yet
What happens when you land in a job that is far from your dream job?

7 Bible verses to remind you God is always with you
The most common lie that Satan uses to instill fear into us is that God is far away or absent from our presence.

5 things a true Christian friend would do
In our disposable age, God's design for friendship has always been to be genuine, authentic and life-long.

Trust God! How you can trust God and overcome the fear of disappointment
There's a healthy way to view those around us that will help to build your trust in them rather than tear it down.

Tattoos and piercings: what does the Bible have to say about them?
The conversation starts with a command given in Leviticus 19:28 saying,"You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord."

Tim Farron sacks Bradford candidate David Ward over alleged antisemitism
Tim Farron has sacked Lib Dem candidate David Ward over alleged antisemitism after the party leader came under pressure at Prime Minister's Questions.

Presbytery of Scottish Free Church completes 'thorough investigation' into minister who committed suicide after alleged affairs
The presbytery of a Scottish Free Church minister who committed suicide after allegedly being accused of a string of extra-marital affairs, has said his actions were contrary to those expected of a Christian minister.
Egyptian church bombings targeted Christian-Muslim unity, says Coptic Patriarch ahead of Pope Francis visit
The two church bombings that killed dozens in Egypt on Palm Sunday were aimed at targeting unity among Muslims and Christians in the most populous Arab nation, the Coptic Patriarch, Tawadros II said yesterday.

The lamp on a stand: How Jesus' words in Luke 8 are a warning to the internet age
Some of the saying of Jesus are surprisingly dark, when we try to read them with fresh eyes.

China in grip of 'one of the world's great spiritual revivals'
China is in the grip of 'one of the world's great spiritual revivals', Pulitzer-prize winning author Ian Johnson is claiming.

World-changing faith: Seven leaders who won the prestigious Templeton Prize
Yesterday saw the announcement of the latest winner of the prestigious Templeton Prize, a £1.1m award that celebrates what its founder called 'marvellous new things going on in religion'. Here are seven of the faith-icons who have received the honour since 1972.

Southern Baptist seminary faculty spark outrage with 'rap' photo
'Grown adult men gathering together to take a picture and holding a gun no less. Stereotyping and being racist. It's disgusting.'

Israel revives controversial plan for 10,000 new settlement homes in West Bank
Israel's Housing Ministry is reviving controversial plans for a new neighbourhood in Jerusalem that falls outside of the 1967 borders and inside the West Bank, according to the Israeli TV Channel 10.

Asperging the asparagus: Why the Church of England is being mercilessly mocked for its latest service of blessing
As part of the British Asparagus Festival Worcester Cathedral has held a service of blessing for asparagus. And it has been the butt of asparagus jokes ever since.
Two Aleppo Bishops abducted in 2013 'are still alive,' says Beirut Bishop
Two bishops of Aleppo abducted in 2013 in Syria are still alive, according to the Syriac Orthodox Bishop of Beirut, Daniel Kourie.

#PMQs with Christian Today: 'God's speed' in marathon finale before General Election
Never has the phrase "strong and stable" been repeated more times in nearly one hour of questions.