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Most German Lutherans don\'t believe Jesus is their Saviour
Most German Lutherans don't believe Jesus is their Saviour

Only 38 per cent of German Lutherans believe 'Jesus is their saviour', according to a study undertaken for the German evangelical news agency Idea.

Mercy: what it means and what the Bible says about it
Mercy: what it means and what the Bible says about it

Mercy is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as, "Compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm." In Christianity, it's a quality that we attribute to God based on his merciful acts and character as revealed throughout the Bible.

Hillsong is set to reach a wider audience than ever before
Hillsong is set to reach a wider audience than ever before

It's one of the most well-known and wide-reaching megachurches, and it has become a firm favourite of celebrities but Hillsong's next move is about to enable it to reach out to an even bigger audience.

Setting the right mission and vision for your life
Setting the right mission and vision for your life

A person without a vision for his or her life is more prone to lose track of and stray away from a life of integrity and consistency.

Christian couples: 5 ways to communicate better
Christian couples: 5 ways to communicate better

Many of us are curious, desperate even, to know the secret to long-lasting love. What is it that helps couples remain happy and healthy together over time? We all have our ideas about why certain relationships work and why others don't and one ingredient that comes to mind when we think about the successful bond between two people is communication.

Osborne faces second defeat as Christian Tories join rebellion on disability cuts
Osborne faces second defeat as Christian Tories join rebellion on disability cuts

George Osborne risks another parliamentary defeat only a week after the government lost a vote over plans to liberalise Sunday trading laws.

Jewish groups set to boycott Trump for inciting violence and hatred
Jewish groups set to boycott Trump for inciting violence and hatred

Several groups of rabbis are planning to boycott Donald Trump's speech at a major pro-Israel meeting in Washington on Monday, accusing the GOP front runner of encouraging hatred.

Ancient Crucifix discovered by amateur treasure hunter \'may change Christian history\'
Ancient Crucifix discovered by amateur treasure hunter 'may change Christian history'

A 1,000-year-old gold crucifix discovered in Denmark may change our understanding of the history of Christianity in the country.

Ted Cruz slammed for adopting \'notorious Islamophobe\' Frank Gaffney as advisor
Ted Cruz slammed for adopting 'notorious Islamophobe' Frank Gaffney as advisor

Ted Cruz has been lambasted after his team of national security advisor included Frank Gaffney, best known for his extreme views on Islam.

US churchgoing in decline as young people leave the faith
US churchgoing in decline as young people leave the faith

Religion in the United States is in decline, according to new research from University College London (UCL) and Duke University in the US.

Burma: Christian charities urge freedom for religious minorites
Burma: Christian charities urge freedom for religious minorites

The Burmese government have been urged to repeal laws which hinder religious freedom by a coalition of groups at the United Nations human rights council (HRC).

Franklin Graham urges Christians to vote for \'least heathen\' candidate
Franklin Graham urges Christians to vote for 'least heathen' candidate

As the Presidential race heats up, evangelist Franklin Graham has urged Christians to vote, even if it means they have to "decide which is the least heathen" candidate.

Christian couple Marius and Ruth Bodnariu pray and fast for return of 5 children
Christian couple Marius and Ruth Bodnariu pray and fast for return of 5 children

The Christian couple who had their five children removed by Norway's child protection services are undertaking a 40-day fast as they wait to hear whether their children will be returned to their custody.

Willow Creek fired Tullian Tchividjian over unconfessed affair
Willow Creek fired Tullian Tchividjian over unconfessed affair

Willow Creek Church has confirmed it fired Tullian Tchividjian because of a "previously unconfessed relationship with another woman".

7 tips to affair-proof your marriage
7 tips to affair-proof your marriage

However strong you feel your marriage is, no one is completely affair proof. Sarah Abell has some advice.

Chancellor is running out of options for budget surplus plan
Chancellor is running out of options for budget surplus plan

Chancellor George Osborne is running out of room to keep his centrepiece budget surplus plan on track, economists said on Thursday.