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Masters: Prayer \'not allowed\' for son of a preacher man Danny Willett
Masters: Prayer 'not allowed' for son of a preacher man Danny Willett

Newly crowned Masters champion Danny Willett had no help from God despite being the son of a Church of England vicar.

Muslims in Bulgaria pull together to rebuild Christian church
Muslims in Bulgaria pull together to rebuild Christian church

Muslims in a small village in Bulgaria have raised the funds and contributed the labour to restore a century-old Eastern Orthodox church.

Lutheran Church of Norway votes in favour of gay marriage
Lutheran Church of Norway votes in favour of gay marriage

Gay marriage campaigners are celebrating in Norway after the country's Lutheran Church today voted in favour of same-sex unions.

No man is an island so why do we find it so hard to ask for help?
No man is an island so why do we find it so hard to ask for help?

Last week, three men were rescued from a desert island after a navy plane spotted their distress signal, a sign spelling out "help" made from leaves. But when it comes to everyday situations, it's not always as easy to see that someone needs our help.

Emotional manipulation: 6 Christian ways of dealing with \'bully on the playground\'
Emotional manipulation: 6 Christian ways of dealing with 'bully on the playground'

Emotional manipulation is a serious issue even among Christians, and it something that is happening in homes, schools, workplaces, and even in the church.

When ministry turns toxic: How pastors can care too much for their congregations
When ministry turns toxic: How pastors can care too much for their congregations

The good shepherd gives his life for his sheep. If he has a hundred of them and one goes missing, he'll search until he finds it.

Government cuts hit Catholic charities hard as they attempt more for less
Government cuts hit Catholic charities hard as they attempt more for less

At one stage the Big Society mantra seemed like an opportunity for Christian charities to take greater prominence in providing public services and support.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury calls on Corbyn to combat antisemitism
Former Archbishop of Canterbury calls on Corbyn to combat antisemitism

A former Archbishop of Canterbury has warned that Labour will not be ready to govern if Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn does not act to combat antisemitism.

Do your words bring life or death?
Do your words bring life or death?

What if we avoided criticism, gossip and hurtful comments and instead spoke words that encourage others, build them up and speak to their potential?

Tim Tebow shows how people can make a difference in the world even if they don\'t have fame, money or power
Tim Tebow shows how people can make a difference in the world even if they don't have fame, money or power

A lot of Christians suffer from self-doubt when it comes to carrying out God's mission, and often cite several reasons why they cannot minister to others. Former NFL quarterback and current SEC analyst Tim Tebow understands this fear, but he is encouraging people to rise above themselves and just have faith in God.

Phil Robertson delivers prayer at NASCAR race, urges Americans to \'put Jesus-man in the White House\'
Phil Robertson delivers prayer at NASCAR race, urges Americans to 'put Jesus-man in the White House'

"Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson delivered the invocation during the NASCAR circuit pre-race ceremony held at the Texas Motor Speedway over the weekend, and he prayed that America will eventually "put a Jesus-man in the White House."

Half of British Muslims think homosexuality should be illegal
Half of British Muslims think homosexuality should be illegal

Around half of British Muslims believe homosexuality should be illegal, an in-depth survey has revealed.

Why focus on sin and repentance when God is a God of mercy and grace? F. Dean Hackett answers
Why focus on sin and repentance when God is a God of mercy and grace? F. Dean Hackett answers

Some people, especially the young, are still confused on why people had to confess their sins and repent when the Bible speaks of a loving God who always forgives them when they do wrong.

Gospel lessons finally bear fruit: Christian missionaries in Mideast rewarded for their patience
Gospel lessons finally bear fruit: Christian missionaries in Mideast rewarded for their patience

Being patient is sometimes easier said than done. Even Christian missionaries whose calling requires the utmost patience in convincing non-Christians to accept Christ sometimes feel let down when their expectations are not met.

Pope Francis asks: When you give to the poor, do you look at them in the eyes?
Pope Francis asks: When you give to the poor, do you look at them in the eyes?

In giving alms to the poor, do you look at them in the eyes? This question was raised by Pope Francis during his address to the monthly Jubilee of Mercy general audience at the Vatican on Saturday, the Catholic News Agency reports.

New York Archbishop tells Iraqi Christians: \'We love you, you are not forgotten.\'
New York Archbishop tells Iraqi Christians: 'We love you, you are not forgotten.'

The Archbishop of New York has moved to reassure Iraqi Christians that they are not forgotten after years of terrifying persecution by Islamic State