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\'Islam has no place\' says Slovakia\'s PM ahead of EU Council presidency
'Islam has no place' says Slovakia's PM ahead of EU Council presidency

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is one of the most outspoken critics of Muslim immigration in the European Union.

New Bishop of Bolton announced
New Bishop of Bolton announced

Downing Street has announced the new Bishop of Bolton will be the Venerable Mark Ashcroft, currently Archdeacon of Manchester.

3 promises God gives in Isaiah 43:1 that will build our faith
3 promises God gives in Isaiah 43:1 that will build our faith

Everyone has a fear that can cripple or disable them from trusting in God.

India: MP accuses Mother Teresa of \'conspiracy for Christianisation of India\'
India: MP accuses Mother Teresa of 'conspiracy for Christianisation of India'

The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party MP Yogi Adityanath said Mother Teresa had conspired to convert Hindus to Christianity.

A message to all imperfect parents: Children are not trophies of our accomplishments
A message to all imperfect parents: Children are not trophies of our accomplishments

Imperfect parenting is more common than we think. It's so common that every parent is guilty of it.

Tips for new leaders: Highlighting Jesus is the key to a smooth leadership transition
Tips for new leaders: Highlighting Jesus is the key to a smooth leadership transition

Leadership transition can be hard in any setting whether it be in the context of ministry, corporate or community leadership.

Difficulty in discipleship: When is the time to give up on people we want to become disciples?
Difficulty in discipleship: When is the time to give up on people we want to become disciples?

The great commission Jesus gives to all who follow Him is to make disciples. But sometimes when we attempt to turn people into disciples, they show little or no willingness to reach out to Christ.

What does it mean when God desires mercy over sacrifice?
What does it mean when God desires mercy over sacrifice?

Much of Christianity is viewed as people trying to attain and reach communion with God when the true message of our faith is our Lord Jesus coming down to us and reaching out to the broken and lost and restoring us back to Him.

8 scriptures on finding peace in God\'s presence
8 scriptures on finding peace in God's presence

God's Word promises us that of all things, nothing can give more peace than Jesus Christ who gave His life up for us so that we would receive His peace.

EU referendum: Rivals race for final votes
EU referendum: Rivals race for final votes

Prime Minister David Cameron and his eurosceptic opponents were crisscrossing Britain on Wednesday in a final push for votes on the eve of a momentous referendum on European Union membership.

Trump pleas for evangelical vote: \'America\'s leaders are selling Christianity down the tubes\'
Trump pleas for evangelical vote: 'America's leaders are selling Christianity down the tubes'

The presumptive Republican nominee asked for the support of several prominent faith leaders as he called himself a "tremendous believer".

Boko Haram: Militant group fractures over ISIS allegiance
Boko Haram: Militant group fractures over ISIS allegiance

Boko Haram has split internally, after a group rebelled because the leader Abubakar Shekau failed to adhere to guidance from ISIS, a senior US general said on Tuesday.

Gains against ISIS \'not yet enough\' and could backfire, US officials warn
Gains against ISIS 'not yet enough' and could backfire, US officials warn

US officials and outside experts warn that the US-backed air and ground campaign is far from eradicating the radical Islamic group.

Why praying harder won\'t always give us our breakthroughs
Why praying harder won't always give us our breakthroughs

We often put too much emphasis on our efforts and our abilities to pray and fail to recognise that God moves not according to our faithfulness, but according to His faithfulness and behind the power that is now in Jesus' name and authority.

Having a bad day? Blast the blues with these Bible verses
Having a bad day? Blast the blues with these Bible verses

If you're having a bad day, spending some time meditating over any number of the following pieces of Scripture can help to lift your mood. Even if you're not going through a bad time at the moment, these Bible verses could help a friend who is. If you can think of someone who's down today or in the days to come, why not share these uplifting and optimistic biblical extracts with them?

Are you a Christian commitment phobe? Here are 3 things to remember on devoting yourself to God
Are you a Christian commitment phobe? Here are 3 things to remember on devoting yourself to God

Here are three things that we can all benefit from remembering about commitment, and three questions to ask yourself if you think you might be a commitmentphobe?