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The Great Schism: Why it's taken 1,000 years for the Pope and the Patriarch to meet
The head of the Roman Catholic Church and the head of the Russian Orthodox Church are to meet for the first time in nearly 1,000 years tomorrow.
Brian Houston: I was 'shattered' when I discovered my father's sexual abuse
Hillsong pastor Brian Houston has defended his decision not to tell the police about his father's sexual abuse, and said he was "shattered" when he discovered the crimes.
Abortion vote: Northern Ireland votes against liberalisation of law
Abortion in Northern Ireland will remain illegal after assembly members voted down an attempt to allow terminations in the case of "fatal foetal abnormality".
Valentine's Day could be banned in Pakistan for being an 'insult to Islam'
Valentine's Day may be banned in Islamabad, according to local reports which suggest officials have clamped down on celebrations.
Why we should stop looking for perfect worship leaders
Worship leaders are often treated like local celebrities and are probed as if they were public figures. Should we really be pressuring worship leaders to be perfect?
Justin Welby: Religious leaders are the key to ending extremism
Britain must acknowledge its historic role in aggravating the conflict in Iraq and Syria, the Archbishop of Canterbury said yesterday.
When a 'big' ministry isn't necessarily a successful ministry
Many churches focus on becoming as big as possibly can, and though we want to see pews filled with people we don't want them to be just filled with attendees.
3 pictures of the church that break down stereotypes
It's alarming how so many misconceptions of the church exist. As a result, so many people, even Christians, will choose not to be part of a local community.
5 things that should fill up a pastor's schedule
Every full-time vocational minister has had problems in avoiding erratic schedules at one point or another. Here are 5 things that should always be in that schedule.
When we surrender to God, we win in life
The word surrender is taken to mean "to accept defeat," and it can be confusing for believers to see how we win when we surrender.
Pro-life advocate seeks dismissal of lawsuit filed by D.C. school for his protest against abortion clinic near schools
A pro-life activist has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Washington, D.C. school against him for protesting outside the educational institution.
What can we learn from Elijah? #4: Small things can change the world
Even the smallest good thing is an emblem of the Kingdom of God, and a token of his power.
Sodomy outlawed in Michigan, joining 11 other states that have such ban deemed unconstitutional by U.S. Supreme Court
While Flint residents continue to suffer from the lead-tainted water, the Michigan Senate passed a bill that reaffirmed the state's ban on sodomy.
The story of the man who taught the English to sing hymns
Name the best Christian song-writers working in English today and we'd all have our own opinions.
Deadpool: The Christian Today review
Deadpool isn't a wholesome movie but it's an important one for Christians to know about, writes Martin Saunders
Kim Davis has been obeying orders on gay marriage licences, judge says
The federal judge who threw Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis into jail last year for refusing to issue marriage licences to same-sex couples said she had not interfered with the process since her release and that licences with her name removed should still be valid.