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Chinese Megachurch Pastor Released After Seven Years In Prison
A megachurch pastor who was arrested and imprisoned seven years ago for protesting the demolition of a house church in China has been released, according to reports.

Judgement Day For Ashers Bakery 'Gay Cake' Case
The "gay-cake" case will end on Monday morning with the final judgement from the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast expected around 10am.

France Moves To Demolish Calais Jungle, Aid Agencies Fear For Children
France has begun to clear the 'Jungle' migrant camp in Calais in which around 7,000 people live in squalid conditions.

Texas High School Allows 'Jesus' In Sponsor Logo on Sports Team's Jersey After Initially Rejecting It
A high school in Texas initially refused the help of a Christian businessman who wanted to use Jesus' name in a sponsorship logo, but eventually changed its decision after being called out by a religious freedom group.

Lord Carey Admits He Deserves To Be Criticised Over Ex-Bishop Sex Abuse Case
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey has admitted he deserves criticism for his role in the case of a bishop convicted of sexual assault.

3 Ancient Prayers That Will Help You Encounter God In A New Way
Prayer is a tried and trusted way of encountering God, but it can sometimes be hard to find the right words.

Power Women: The Villagers Standing Up Against Sierra Leone's Rapists
Itasu and her friends don't look at all intimidating at a first glance, but when they get to business, they certainly are.

Opium Crops Spread In Afghanistan As Taliban Gains Ground
The cultivation of opium poppy in Afghanistan, the world's main source of heroin, has risen to its third-highest level in more than 20 years.

Trump: In My First Hundred Days I'll Sue Women Who Accused Me Of Assault
Donald Trump promised on Saturday to sue women who have accused him of sexual misconduct after the election, calling them liars.

Massacre In Mosul As Civilians Used As Human Shields
Islamic State is reported to have massacred hundreds of men and boys in Mosul as it faces a final assault on the city.

Mom Was Ready To Abort Baby Until Strangers Offered To Pray For Her At The Clinic: 'God Intervened'
Kirk and Chass Barker were overjoyed when they became pregnant, but their joy quickly turned into despair when a doctor told them Chass must have an abortion; otherwise, she might be risking death.

'Selective Reduction': Norway Allows Women to Legally Abort One of Their Twins Even If Baby Is Healthy
Norway has opened its doors to both local and foreign women who are pregnant with twin babies and who want to undergo "selective reduction" abortion, a process where one of the twins is legally killed even if the baby is perfectly healthy.

What Nobody Told You About The Parable of The Mustard Seed
One of the parables Jesus shared compared the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed, which gives us so much insight into the kingdom of God. Here are a few that you might not have heard before.

3 Tips For Winning The Battle For Your Confidence
How can we gain the confidence to do the things God is calling us to do but which may seem to too daunting for us? Here are three things you can start doing today.

5 Things Married Couples Can Do To Retain Intimacy After Having Kids
Here are five ways for married couples to retain and even grow in intimacy after having kids.

Why Did Paul Teach That Wives Should Show Respect To Their Husbands?
Without respect for one another, it's hard for a man and woman to build each other up.