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Samaritan's Purse appeals for volunteers to help in Fort McMurray
"Hell on earth â that is how one evacuated resident described the massive fire burning in Fort McMurray, Canada," wrote Franklin Graham this week.
Israel accused of 'aggression and intimidation' to World Council of Churches delegates
WCC staff and partners were detained or deported at Ben Gurion airport last week in a manner general secretary Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit described as unprecedented and intolerable.
United Methodists row over gay marriage as general conference begins
Evangelical leaders are calling for the suspension of an elder in the United Methodist Church in the US after he married his male partner.
Franklin Graham denounces Obama plan to create 'monument to sin'
Evangelical Christian leader Franklin Graham has denounced President Barack Obama's decision to create a new national monument to recognise the gay rights movement.
Should Christians be offended by 'Praise Allah' bus ads?
The Christian head of communications at Islamic Relief says it's simply a "fundraising appeal aimed at the Islamic community at a time when Muslims are particularly generous".
Mercury rising, end-times prophets' credibility falling
Another internet scare story provoked by a so-called Bible expert links the transit of Mercury to all sorts of biblical prophecies.
4 things we often forget about forgiveness
We can often forget that forgiveness is a daily decision. Are there other things that are stopping us in living out this key Christian command?
Cultivating monsters: the problem of leader idolatry
If our faith in Jesus becomes intertwined with our love of a leader, the consequences can be catastrophic.
Need to rediscover your passion for God? Let these Bible verses guide you
Here are six Bible verses to read if you're in need of rediscovering your passion for God.
Praying for a modern day miracle? Here are 8 Bible verses which reveal nothing is impossible for God
For us, miracles are one of many ways that God reveals himself to us. By understanding them we can build up a better understanding of His character. Here are eight Bible verses on miracles:
Anglican chief counters accusations of 'Lusaka six'
Further Anglican divisions have emerged after six delegates to a recent influential meeting last month of church leaders denied that they had either endorsed or affirmed the actions of the Anglican Communion primates in January.
Christian and Muslim leaders meet in Rome and pledge 'solidarity' with the poor and needy
The top-level meeting of Catholic and Muslim leaders endorsed the "humanising and civilising" role of both religions.
5 ways to respond to an attendance plateau in your church
Because Jesus has built the church -- both universal and local -- we can be assured that a church planted firmly on the cornerstone that is Christ will grow both in quality and quantity.
When arrogance blocks the grace of God
There is nothing more empowering than the grace of God. Through Jesus, we have unlimited access to this grace, but only when we have hearts that fully accept that without God we can accomplish nothing to its fullest capacity.
Canada wildfire: Evacuees gather to pray as fire rages on
Hundreds gathered to pray for Fort McMurray on Sunday, as the wildfire that has forced thousands to evacuate their homes continues to rage on.
Ashers in court today for 'gay cake' appeal hearing
Gareth Lee had asked for a cake to be made bearing the slogan 'Support Gay Marriage' for a function marking the International Day Against Homophobia in May 2014.