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Law is on your side over evangelism, Christians told
Law is on your side over evangelism, Christians told

"Sensationalist" reports cause Christians to think they are not free to proselytise, according to a new resource which urges the public sharing of faith.

Viewing God\'s \'creative work\' in space strengthened faith of this record-breaking astronaut
Viewing God's 'creative work' in space strengthened faith of this record-breaking astronaut

This man has got the best view of God's "creative work," and he is setting a new world record. He is U.S. astronaut Jeff Williams, the commander for Expedition 48 of the International Space Station, which is orbiting Earth every 90 minutes at 17,500 mph.

Missionaries unfazed by brutal attacks on foreigners, choose to stay in South Sudan
Missionaries unfazed by brutal attacks on foreigners, choose to stay in South Sudan

This group of Christian missionaries is showing to the world exemplary lessons in courage, faithfulness and dedication.

Feminism at Greenbelt: A welcome breath of fresh air
Feminism at Greenbelt: A welcome breath of fresh air

Last weekend's Greenbelt programme went far beyond the usual content about women's issues and faith that appears on the Christian events circuit.

Islamic State names Pope as enemy number one
Islamic State names Pope as enemy number one

The Middle East terror group describes the pope as a "non-believer" in its latest publication.

US astronaut speaks from space of the beauty of God\'s creation
US astronaut speaks from space of the beauty of God's creation

A Christian astronaut has described the humbling experience of witnessing at first hand in space "the amazing creative work of God".

Ben-Hur: An inspirational story of redemption
Ben-Hur: An inspirational story of redemption

Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston) thinks he knows where his life is heading. Who needs spiritual answers when there don't seem to be any questions?

German police hunt man who tried to chop down giant border cross
German police hunt man who tried to chop down giant border cross

German police say they're seeking a man who's launched a series of attack on a giant cross, near the Austrian border.

Muslim migrants are converting to Christianity in Switzerland
Muslim migrants are converting to Christianity in Switzerland

Increasing numbers of Muslim refugees to Switzerland and Germany are converting to Christianity, according to reports from the region.

China: Canadian Christian Kevin Garrett jailed for spying will be treated fairly, says PM
China: Canadian Christian Kevin Garrett jailed for spying will be treated fairly, says PM

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang promised yesterday that a Canadian Christian jailed on suspicion of spying two years ago would be treated humanely and lawfully.

Ghana: Church launches five-year campaign against child trafficking
Ghana: Church launches five-year campaign against child trafficking

The launch took place last Friday in Accra, where the diocese will build a new community shelter for children rescued from trafficking.

Pastor to be deported to possible death in Kenya
Pastor to be deported to possible death in Kenya

A pastor may be sent to his death next week after Scottish immigration officials rejected his application for asylum.

What to do when someone criticises you
What to do when someone criticises you

Every word spoken to us may not be good, but if we take a closer look at what the words meant, we might find a nugget of truth that might help us become better, not bitter, persons.

Here\'s what you ought to do to those who hurt and hate you
Here's what you ought to do to those who hurt and hate you

Yes, it's difficult to just forgive and let God exact vengeance for you, but we should realise that if we are sons and daughters of God, it's what we should do.

Trying to change a habit but just can\'t? Here\'s what you should do
Trying to change a habit but just can't? Here's what you should do

No habit will be changed if we decide to hide it, keep it, or convince ourselves that it's right when it's wrong.

Christians, Muslims unite against terrorism, weapons of mass destruction
Christians, Muslims unite against terrorism, weapons of mass destruction

American Catholic bishops joined hands with Shia Muslim religious leaders in recently releasing a joint statement condemning terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.