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Garissa one year on: Christians should expect persecution, pastor says
Christians must expect to face persecution, according to one Nigerian pastor reflecting on the Garissa attacks a year on.

Liberation and hope: 10 of the best Jürgen Moltmann quotes
One of the world's most prominent theologians is turning 90. Christian Today looks at 10 of his most profound sayings...

Christian baker slams new 'religious freedom' bill for allowing discrimination against gay people
A Christian baker from Mississippi has criticised the religious freedom bill for "decriminilising discrimination" against LGBT people.

Nigeria: Hundreds killed and churches burned in latest Fulani massacre
At least 500 people are reported to have been murdered in new attacks by Fulani herders in more than 10 villages in northern Nigeria and the villages remain under siege.

Christian student expelled from university for quoting Bible on homosexuality loses appeal
Felix Ngole, aged 38 and married with four children, was asked to leave the University of Sheffield after he wrote a post on Facebook opposing gay marriage and quoting the Bible.

Signs and miracles can change lives but not if we are still indulging in these sinful behaviours
There is a school of thought going around the body of Christ today suggesting that seeing signs and wonders is a sure way of saving, converting and transforming the lives of skeptics and unbelievers. There is countless evidence, however, showing that miracles are not a surefire way to bring about change.

Brother of priest kidnapped by ISIS in Yemen: 'Everything is secure in God's hands'
The brother of kidnapped Fr Tom Uzhunnalil is leaving everything in God's hands, according to the Catholic News Service.

5 unhealthy ways we idolize our pastors
The biggest mistake when it comes to spotting idolatry is thinking that we cannot idolize good things. In fact, everything that man idolizes is something that is perceived to be good.

Filled with regret? Here are 8 scriptures to remind you it's not what God wants for you
Missed opportunities. We've all had our share at some point. Maybe it was a job opportunity, a ministry transition, a call to be generous to a building project or cause or a chance to pursue a romantic relationship.

Panama Papers: Cameron admits he held stake in father's offshore trust
British Prime Minister David Cameron acknowledged in a TV interview yesterday that he once had a stake in his late father's offshore trust

10 pilgrimages for Christians seeking spiritual enrichment
The pilgrimage is an ancient spiritual ritual in which believers travel to a holy site. In ancient times, pilgrims travelled large distances by foot to reach such holy places.

'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson reveals how he met Jesus after getting into a bar brawl
"Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson did not grow up as a devout Christian. In fact, he was a "bone to be chewed" non-believer who gave Christians a tough time every time they tried to share the Gospel with him.

5 reasons why we should not worry about the Antichrist: Dr. Michael Brown explains
The thought of the end of times terrifies people so much that they sometimes focus on the Antichrist more than they pay attention to Jesus Christ.

'The Simpsons' character Smithers finally comes out as gay, shows his feelings to his boss, Mr. Burns
After several years of suppressing his homosexual feelings for his boss Mr. Montgomery Burns, Waylon Smithers Jr. (voiced by Harry Shearer) from the animated series "The Simpsons" has finally come out as gay in the season 27 episode entitled "The Burns Cage.

Why is number 7 considered holy in the Bible? Megachurch pastor explains
Pastor Chris Hahn of the Kentucky megachurch Southland Christian Church started his new sermon series called "Plus Seven" over the weekend and explained why the number seven is given much significance in the Bible.

Understanding of jihad muddled because of multitude of conflicting materials
Theologian and book author James R. White says interpretations of jihad can be quite muddled because of the varied understandings and multitude of materials from the Koran.