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5 Christian books that can help emotional healing
5 Christian books that can help emotional healing

There are vast numbers of Christian books, and many that are about healing. Heather Tomlinson offers her top five.

Mass protests in Poland over plans for strict new abortion law
Mass protests in Poland over plans for strict new abortion law

Poland has seen demonstrations by many thousands of people after the ruling Law and Justice party disclosed it is to bring abortion law into line with Catholic Church teachings.

Top Muslim human rights lawyer receives death threats for speaking out against extremism
Top Muslim human rights lawyer receives death threats for speaking out against extremism

A leading Muslim human rights lawyer has received death threats after he called for unity among members of his own faith.

129 children disappear from Calais refugee camp
129 children disappear from Calais refugee camp

More than 100 children have vanished from the Calais refugee camp according to a recent census. Charities have expressed shock and concern, particularly following evidence of the abuse and rape of boys in the camp.

Max Lucado fears Donald Trump in the White House would put non-believers off Christianity
Max Lucado fears Donald Trump in the White House would put non-believers off Christianity

While Christian leaders from other denominations have been vocal about their support for Donald Trump's bid for the presidency, Pastor Max Lucado also remains vocal about his reservations about the business tycoon, saying he believes Trump is giving Christians a bad name.

4-year-old girl kicked out of preschool in Denver after her parents questioned gay book read in class
4-year-old girl kicked out of preschool in Denver after her parents questioned gay book read in class

A 4-year-old girl from Denver, Colorado was kicked out from a preschool last month after he parents complained about books that were read to her class including one about same-sex couples.

How to find joy in every task on your to-do list
How to find joy in every task on your to-do list

We're all guilty of putting off the tasks we dislike. Whether it's because of their banality – the dishes or vacuuming, their difficulty – tax returns or a being honest with a friend their necessity to draw us out of our comfort zone – networking or public-speaking, the tasks we like the least often find their way to the bottom of our to-do lists. So, how can we find the joy in doing the little things that we don't really like?

Church attendance in Scotland at lowest level ever
Church attendance in Scotland at lowest level ever

Two thirds of people in Scotland with a religious background never or practically never go to services, according to new research.

Freed prison inmate who spent 30 years behind bars is made a pastor at Rick Warren\'s Saddleback Church
Freed prison inmate who spent 30 years behind bars is made a pastor at Rick Warren's Saddleback Church

After more than three decades in prison, Danny Duchene is ready to start afresh, this time to play a role in the spiritual renewal at Rick Warren's Saddleback Church in Lake Forest California where he will lead the Mercy Ministry for those who are behind bars.

\'2,800 ticking time bombs\': Mosques in U.S. offer terrorists \'short cut to salvation,\' expert says
'2,800 ticking time bombs': Mosques in U.S. offer terrorists 'short cut to salvation,' expert says

The estimated 2,800 mosques in the United States are 'ticking time bombs" for Islamic terrorism, according to experts.

How to stay faithful at work?  One Christian\'s answer: \'There\'s an even bigger boss out there\'
How to stay faithful at work? One Christian's answer: 'There's an even bigger boss out there'

Packed trains filled to capacity, delays, engineering works and expensive fares – the journey to and from work is probably the least favourite part of the day for any commuter. But in the midst of all this, one man has been recognised for lifting the spirits of Londoners making their way around the capital.

Christian refugees from Iraq returned home by Czech Republic after \'abuse\' of hospitality
Christian refugees from Iraq returned home by Czech Republic after 'abuse' of hospitality

A group of Christian refugees said to have "abused the goodwill" of the Czech Republic and its people are to be deported to Iraq.

How should married couples approach conflicts and challenges?
How should married couples approach conflicts and challenges?

When a couple gets married, one of the advices that they receive is "Put Christ at the center of relationship," but given the many issues that partners need to face. They do not always get to follow this advice and find themselves at a loss when they are faced with challenges.

Pope Francis says Gospel is unfinished and \'we are all called to become living writers\' of the \'book of God\'s mercy\'
Pope Francis says Gospel is unfinished and 'we are all called to become living writers' of the 'book of God's mercy'

Pope Francis called on Catholics to continue living the "Gospel of Mercy," saying it's an open book and they must do good deeds.

Black ministers slam Georgia governor for vetoing religious liberty bill, accuse him of turning his back on religious community
Black ministers slam Georgia governor for vetoing religious liberty bill, accuse him of turning his back on religious community

A group of black ministers have criticized Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal for vetoing a religious liberty bill, saying he turned his back on religious organizations.

Panama Papers: Leak exposes \'rotten system\', says Christian Aid
Panama Papers: Leak exposes 'rotten system', says Christian Aid

The 'Panama Papers' revealing how the rich and powerful use tax havens to conceal their wealth illustrate the need for reforming the system, according to Christian Aid.