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Three things you think will make you happier (but don\'t always)
Three things you think will make you happier (but don't always)

Money, success and romantic love often top the lists of things we think will make us happy. But how right are we to think that they will?

MPs unanimously declare ISIS atrocities \'genocide\'
MPs unanimously declare ISIS atrocities 'genocide'

The House of Commons has voted unanimously to pass a historic motion labelling ISIS' atrocities against Christians, Yazidis and other religious minorities as 'genocide'.

\'God is a boob man\': Blasphemy or serious theology?
'God is a boob man': Blasphemy or serious theology?

Everyone's talking about Saturday Night Live's 'God is a boob man' video. Either you'll be horrified at a tasteless and unjustifiable assault on Christian values, or you'll fall about laughing.

The prayer that might help your productivity: \'God, order my day\'
The prayer that might help your productivity: 'God, order my day'

We can live in step with God whatever we are doing and wherever we are, writes Claire Musters

Struggle with cynicism? 3 steps to help you be more positive
Struggle with cynicism? 3 steps to help you be more positive

Cynicism is a barrier both to our unconditional, Christ-imitating love of others and and also our own growth as disciples, says Martin Saunders.

No evolution? Ancient lizards preserved in amber support Creationism, say Christian scientists
No evolution? Ancient lizards preserved in amber support Creationism, say Christian scientists

A study published last month in the journal "Science Advances" details the "extraordinary preservation" of lizard specimens enclosed in amber, believed to be dating back 99 million years ago.

How to become a great person, according to Jesus
How to become a great person, according to Jesus

Jesus is quite clear what true greatness is, and about how to become great. And it is radically counter-cultural.

\'Consequences\' imposed on US church by Anglican primates have been \'fully implemented\' says Archbishop
'Consequences' imposed on US church by Anglican primates have been 'fully implemented' says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has stated that the "consequences" imposed on the US Episcopal Church by leaders of the worldwide Anglican Communion have been "fully implemented".

Candace Cameron Bure to be special guest at White House Correspondents\' Dinner
Candace Cameron Bure to be special guest at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Christian TV host and actress Candace Cameron Bure and her husband, former National Hockey League star Valeri Bure, have been invited as the special guests of Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) during their White House Correspondents' dinner, which will be held on April 30.

Dinosaurs headed for extinction even before killer asteroid struck Earth millions of years ago, scientists say
Dinosaurs headed for extinction even before killer asteroid struck Earth millions of years ago, scientists say

Most of us tend to think that a huge asteroid that hit Earth spelled doom for dinosaurs that used to walk on our planet. Don't blame the space rock too quickly, however. A new study recently revealed that these reptiles were on their way to extinction even before the asteroid struck Earth.

Does it matter if I don\'t feel love for God?
Does it matter if I don't feel love for God?

Mark Woods looks at how our emotions reflect and shape our relationship with God.

\'SNL\' skit forces Christian to proclaim that God is gay
'SNL' skit forces Christian to proclaim that God is gay

The comedy show "Saturday Night Live" took a swipe against Christianity when it featured a skit called "God Is A Boob Man," which mocked the decision made by Christian business owners to turn down their services for same-sex couples because homosexuality and same-sex marriages run contrary to their faith.

Forced marriage in the UK: Only a fraction of cases lead to conviction
Forced marriage in the UK: Only a fraction of cases lead to conviction

Only a fraction of investigations into forced marriage in the UK result in suspects being charged, according to police figures obtained by the Guardian.

Conservative Christian blogger offers to adopt unborn child of Jewish woman planning to get an abortion
Conservative Christian blogger offers to adopt unborn child of Jewish woman planning to get an abortion

Christian blogger Matt Barber, who has repeatedly voiced out against abortion, is going to pull out all the stops just to get a woman to cancel her planned abortion.

Pope brings hope of reconciliation to war-torn Central African Republic
Pope brings hope of reconciliation to war-torn Central African Republic

Pope Francis' visit to the Central African Republic has inspired 'reconciliation' in the war-torn country, according to the newly elected president.

The Servant Queen, the Sovereign Disciple: How the Queen models Christ
The Servant Queen, the Sovereign Disciple: How the Queen models Christ

Mark Greene reflects on the Queen's faith, and how she relentlessly demonstrates grace, love and kindness.