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John Webster dies at 60: Tribute to a leading theologian of his day
John Webster dies at 60: Tribute to a leading theologian of his day

Steve Holmes remembers a giant of theology who has passed away at the age of 60

Conservative bloggers claim some passages in encyclical on family were ghost written
Conservative bloggers claim some passages in encyclical on family were ghost written

An adviser to Pope Francis from his home country of Argentina was a "ghostwriter" of some of the most important passages of his new document on the family, according to the influential Rome blogger Sandro Magister

More women than men are abandoning church
More women than men are abandoning church

The number of women attending church is declining faster than the number of men, a new study shows.

Pope Francis prays for God to \'convert the hearts\' of ISIS terrorists
Pope Francis prays for God to 'convert the hearts' of ISIS terrorists

Pope Francis has urged Christians to pray for God to reach the hearts of terrorists and stop them from sowing "death and destruction".

Christian refugees rescued from ISIS...in a private jet
Christian refugees rescued from ISIS...in a private jet

Christian refugees fleeing ISIS were offered a dramatic escape route when a private jet rescued them from Iraq.

Church and police partnerships cut violent crime by more than half - report
Church and police partnerships cut violent crime by more than half - report

Church-based volunteering can cut violent crime and anti-social behaviour by more than half, new research has revealed.

Five dead as Christian villages in Turkey attacked by suicide bomber
Five dead as Christian villages in Turkey attacked by suicide bomber

Five people were killed when a suicide bomber attacked a checkpoint between two Syriac Orthodox villages in south-eastern Turkey on Wednesday.

Pope Francis to address UAE\'s Islamic Council to improve relations between Christians and Muslims
Pope Francis to address UAE's Islamic Council to improve relations between Christians and Muslims

Pope Francis has been invited to address the United Arab Emirates' Islamic council in efforts to improve relations between Christians and Muslims.

11 US States take on Obama administration over transgender bathroom ruling
11 US States take on Obama administration over transgender bathroom ruling

The 11 states taking on the government accused the federal government of rewriting laws by "administrative fiat."

Jairus, his daughter and a sick woman: How Jesus redefined holiness
Jairus, his daughter and a sick woman: How Jesus redefined holiness

At first sight, the two stories look as though they have nothing to do with each other. Actually, they both make the same point.

EU officials hold secret talks to plan for Brexit
EU officials hold secret talks to plan for Brexit

European Union officials and diplomats launched a round of confidential discussions this week to prepare a coordinated response to a possible British vote to leave the bloc next month, EU sources told Reuters on Wednesday.

What's the best age to get married?
What's the best age to get married?

Understanding a Christ-ordained view of marriage will tell us that while some age ranges are best, the season of marriage is most best determined according to Jesus' specific calling for a person.

How to break bad habits and replace them with Godly habits
How to break bad habits and replace them with Godly habits

Bad habits can be replaced with new Godly habits. How? Here are some things you can do:

Is there something you need to leave behind to follow Jesus wholeheartedly?
Is there something you need to leave behind to follow Jesus wholeheartedly?

What are the things that hinder you from fully pursuing Jesus?

Are you struggling to live generously? Here are eight Bible verses to consider
Are you struggling to live generously? Here are eight Bible verses to consider

In addition to giving financially, we're also instructed to give freely all manner of worthy things – our time, our prayers, our forgiveness, our love – and not just to those who we think deserve them

Needing other people\'s approval? How to wean yourself off
Needing other people's approval? How to wean yourself off

If you feel like you're fighting a losing battle when it comes to your relationship with other people's approval, here are three ways you can tackle it.