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The power behind names and why God restores our name
The power behind names and why God restores our name

People have been hurt, offended and destroyed by instances where they have been called and named insulting things, but God promises that in Jesus' name, we can be restored from the hurt of having our names taken in vain.

US Christian college launches pro-life activism course
US Christian college launches pro-life activism course

An evangelical Christian university has launched a summer course qualification in pro-life activism.

Pan-Orthodox Council will go ahead, despite Bulgarian Church\'s withdrawal
Pan-Orthodox Council will go ahead, despite Bulgarian Church's withdrawal

An unprecedented meeting between all 14 Orthodox Churches will go ahead, despite the Bulgarian church refusal to attend, according to the Patriarchate of Constantinople.

Astonishing reunion of Christian paramedic and the woman whose life he saved
Astonishing reunion of Christian paramedic and the woman whose life he saved

An amazing meeting at a charity awards ceremony has seen a Christian paramedic reunited with a woman whose life he saved after she tried to commit suicide.

Pope Francis on human trafficking: Church must fight \'the new slave hunters\'
Pope Francis on human trafficking: Church must fight 'the new slave hunters'

Pope Francis says it is the church's business to get involved in politics when it comes to human trafficking.

The Queen is a lover of George Formby and show tunes – as well as Christian hymns
The Queen is a lover of George Formby and show tunes – as well as Christian hymns

The Queen is a huge fan of George Formby and knows all his songs by heart, it has been revealed.

Washington state schools to start teaching gender identity, expression to kindergarten and elementary students
Washington state schools to start teaching gender identity, expression to kindergarten and elementary students

Starting next year, public schools in the state of Washington will begin teaching gender identity and gender expression to elementary students in health and physical education.

Philadelphia mayor bans city workers from travelling to states that have \'discriminatory laws\' against LGBT people
Philadelphia mayor bans city workers from travelling to states that have 'discriminatory laws' against LGBT people

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has banned all city employees from travelling to North Carolina and Mississippi in response to the "discriminatory laws" against members of the LGBT community in the two states.

Pope Francis suspends Archbishop of Guam over sex abuse allegations
Pope Francis suspends Archbishop of Guam over sex abuse allegations

Pope Francis has suspended the Archbishop of Guam following accusations of sexual abuse, two days after a papal decree said bishops who failed to respond to abuse allegations could be removed.

The devil goes shopping? Video shows woman allegedly possessed by \'evil spirit\' inside supermarket in China
The devil goes shopping? Video shows woman allegedly possessed by 'evil spirit' inside supermarket in China

Here's another reason to always pray and stay close to God: The devil can take hold of your body, even in ordinary places.

Work starts on restoration of the Tomb of Jesus
Work starts on restoration of the Tomb of Jesus

For the first time in two centuries, restoration work has begun on the Tomb of Jesus in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

Jesus healed 10 men from leprosy: Why only one came back to thank him
Jesus healed 10 men from leprosy: Why only one came back to thank him

This is a multi-layered tale of an encounter with God's power and mercy that has much to say to us today.

How to stop burnout in church ministry
How to stop burnout in church ministry

Pastors who can't do it all may be the most effective people in ministry today, says Ed Cyzewski.

Baghdad Patriarch urges Muslims to renounce fundamentalism during Ramadan
Baghdad Patriarch urges Muslims to renounce fundamentalism during Ramadan

Muslims in Iraq should celebrate Ramadan by "renouncing sectarianism and fundamentalism", the Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Louis Sako of Baghdad has said.

Bodnariu case: European watchdog to investigate authorities after Christian couple reunited with their children
Bodnariu case: European watchdog to investigate authorities after Christian couple reunited with their children

The five children of Ruth and Marius Bodnariu were taken from them last November over allegations that they had spanked them, which is illegal in Norway.

Bishop of Durham backs pro-EU campaign
Bishop of Durham backs pro-EU campaign

One of the Church of England's most senior bishops has waded into the referendum debate and called for Britain to remain in the EU.