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Christians in eastern China left with the ruins after local officials burn down their church
On the evening of May 20, Christians from the prefecture-level city of Wenzhou located in China's Zheijiang province were left in a state of shock: a team of local officials destroyed without warning the government-sanctioned Zhuyang Church, where they worship.

Christians, Muslims both believe in God's mercy and compassion, Roman Catholic bishop says
In his message to the Muslim world in time for the month of Ramadan, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, the President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, emphasized the similarities between believers of Christianity and of Islam.

Over 14,000 suspected drug criminals, militants arrested in Bangladesh to stop machete attacks on Christians, atheists
More than 14,000 suspected drug traders and militants from Bangladesh were arrested by police officials last week in an attempt to stop the gruesome machete attacks being launched against Christians and atheists in the predominantly Muslim nation.

A hymn for Brexit
Struggling to know how to lead your Sunday service following the EU referendum? This hymn may help.

NFL star Benjamin Watson says he takes on the roles of 'priest, provider, protector' for his five kids
NFL star Benjamin Watson, who plays the tight end for the Baltimore Ravens, says he learned from his own father that a man must be the priest, provider, and protector of his family.

Heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua will pray with trainer before title fight at the O2
Top British pro boxer Anthony Joshua, currently the IBF heavyweight champion, will lower his head in prayer before he enters the ring to defend his title tomorrow night.

Prophet and preacher: Who was John the Baptist?
Today is the nativity of St John the Baptist, a lesser-known Christian feast day celebrating the birth of the prophet who foretold the coming of Jesus Christ the messiah, whom he later baptised.

Saying 'sorry' is hard, but forgiveness can change the world
When we're little children, we do it because we're told to. When we're adults, we begin to realise that saying sorry may be hard, but not saying sorry is even harder.

Don't point your children to 'perfection', point them to Christ
We parents can only desire the best for our children, helping them to become the best that they can be. We try to teach them, train them and discipline them to become upright persons because the Bible tells us to do so.

Pope prays for rebel Chinese bishop under house arrest
The Pope is personally following the fate of Chinese Bishop Thaddeus Ma Daqin of Shanghai in China, according to the Vatican.
Unity vs defiance: Church leaders respond to Brexit
The UK's decision to leave the European Union has shocked Christian leaders up and down the country as the country narrowly voted for Brexit.

Can a Christian be unhappy?
While we know for a fact that there is exceedingly abundant joy in the presence of Christ, can it really be possible for Christians to experience unhappiness?

Escaped Yazidi teenager speaks of horrific ordeal as ISIS sex slave
Nihad Narakat Shamo Alawsi was just 15 when she was captured by Islamic State when militants took control of her hometown of Sinjar, northern Iraq, in 2014.

Why did Jesus have to die if God is loving and all powerful?
Forgiveness comes to us not because of a flimsy pardon, but because Jesus paid the price in full.

How understanding animal sacrifices still benefits us today
If you think that the Old Testament has nothing to do with Jesus Christ and the new covenant, you'll be surprised to know how decorated it is with the presence of Christ and the foreshadowing of our current covenant.

Bible school in war-ravaged city provides light in darkness for Syrian children
For some 350 Christian children in Syria's war-ravaged city of Aleppo, there is light amid the darkness and there is still hope amid the bombings and killings happening all around them.