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Why Billy Graham considers himself 'the greatest failure of all men': 'Too much with men and too little with God'
Despite gaining worldwide recognition for his inspiring speeches and devotion to God, legendary American evangelist Billy Graham still considers himself as a failure.

Pastor Tullian Tchividjian gives updates on his new life: 'When it seems God is killing you, He's actually making you alive'
Former Coral Ridge Church Pastor Tullian Tchividjian, who is also the grandson of legendary American evangelist Billy Graham, has come a long way since he resigned from his position over marital infidelity. He has now moved to Orlando and is serving the Willow Creek Presbyterian Church, all the while moving on from his divorce with wife Kim.

Kirk Franklin talks about his music and why he wants people to 'lose' their religion
Gospel singer Kirk Franklin raised quite a few eyebrows when he released his new album called "Losing My Religion." Some people assumed that it means he has lost his faith in God, but Franklin is explaining that it's all about people strengthening their relationships with God as opposed to just abiding by religion.

Sunday trading: Why it's back on the agenda, and why it shouldn't be
According to the Sun on Sunday, which has campaigned on the issue, at least 150 local councils have said they believe widespread opening will be good for them and create jobs.

Obama: Islam is a religion of 'peace, charity and justice'
President Barack Obama has called on Americans to "reach out" to their Muslim neighbours and even visit a mosque to break down stereotypes.

Divisions emerge over Mark Driscoll's new church
The saga of Mars Hill and its aftermath is continuing to generate division in the evangelical Christian community as sharp differences emerged in response to Mark Driscoll's decision to plant a new church.

Georgia's new 'blasphemy law' seeks to ban religious insults
The bill has been approved at the committee stage and will be debated on the floor of the parliament.

After Larycia Hawkins, what next for Wheaton College?
The professor who sent the evangelical world into theological meltdown by saying on Facebook that Christians and Muslims "worship the same God" and was facing the termination of her employment is indeed leaving, but with her head held high.

Payday time for loan companies as Archbishop's credit task group chalks up success
Archbishop Justin Welby's task group on responsible credit and savings publishes final report, giving evidence of a "sea change" in public and political thought on the issue.

Has the Church succumbed to half-brained thinking?
Krish Kandiah explores right- and left-brained thinking, and the impact it may have had on the Church.

Which is most violent, the Qur'an or the Bible?
Comparing the eight major emotions â joy, anticipation, anger, disgust, sadness, surprise, fear/anxiety and trust â the Old Testament is the 'angriest' and contains the least 'joy'.

5 Christian movies you should watch
Movie and film has become a powerful tool to convey messages to the general public, and some Christian filmmakers have taken their faith and converted them into video.

Pope could visit Scotland to sign interfaith charter on 'shared humanity'
Pope Francis is intended to come to Scotland in September to sign a ten-point declaration on the "shared humanity" of people of all faiths and none.

What to do with a 'thorn in the flesh'
How many times have we often been faced with a "thorn in the flesh," and all we want is to see it gone? It might have been a relationship, a personal sin struggle, or it could have been a career issue. Whatever it was, it was tough to deal with.

4 things youth in church take out of context
Youth ministry can be a wonderful experience for children, and one that could very well much build up the next generation. However, that is not to say that youth ministry is not without it's problems.

Japan 'ghost' stories: Horrified drivers recall taking passengers who vanish after asking to be taken 'home' to quake site
The victims of the devastating tsunami and earthquake that struck Japan in March 2011 are backâin ghostly formâhaunting Japanese cab drivers in the area, according to The Asahi Shimbun newspaper, as reported by the Mirror.