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What we can learn when life takes us on unexpected detours
What we can learn when life takes us on unexpected detours

For some of us we know exactly where we want to be and what we want to do, or should be doing, but it seems a far way off and sometimes unreachable.

When we don't have all the answers
When we don't have all the answers

Admitting when we don't know or understand gives us a lot more room to look.

Trusting God in the times of exile and exodus
Trusting God in the times of exile and exodus

When we accept Jesus Christ into our lives, we are accepting God's invitation to depart from the old, comfortable and familiar lives we had and to follow him.

Ex-megachurch pastor Bruxy Cavey arrested for sexual assault
Ex-megachurch pastor Bruxy Cavey arrested for sexual assault

Nearly three months after he confessed to sexual misconduct and resigned as the primary teaching pastor of one of Canada's largest megachurches, police arrested and charged Bruxy Cavey with sexual assault.

First trans bishop in US Lutheran denomination resigns
First trans bishop in US Lutheran denomination resigns

The first trans-identified bishop in the history of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has resigned amid allegations of racism and other issues.

Americans who believe abortion is 'morally acceptable' are a majority for the first time
Americans who believe abortion is 'morally acceptable' are a majority for the first time

A new poll from the nonpartisan polling firm Gallup finds that, for the first time, most Americans believe that legal abortion is "morally acceptable", even though an overwhelming majority oppose abortions in the third trimester of pregnancy and most oppose abortion in the second trimester.

Pro-abortion protesters crash Joel Osteen's Sunday service
Pro-abortion protesters crash Joel Osteen's Sunday service

Pro-abortion protesters stripped down to their underwear and shouted "Overturn Roe? Hell no!" as the megachurch pastor began his sermon.

What is God's way of answering prayer?
What is God's way of answering prayer?

No matter what we pray for, the prayer will be answered in His way.

The transformation that comes from knowing Jesus
The transformation that comes from knowing Jesus

Why is it that becoming a Christian changes us so dramatically? Why do we feel the need to change at all?

Hate speech case re-opened against Christian MP in Finland
Hate speech case re-opened against Christian MP in Finland

The case has been re-opened against a Christian MP in Finland who was found not guilty of hate speech earlier this year.

Plea for action after 50 killed in church massacre on Pentecost Sunday
Plea for action after 50 killed in church massacre on Pentecost Sunday

Christian religious freedom charity Open Doors is pleading with Nigerian authorities to "break the cycle of violence" in the country after 50 people were killed in a massacre at a church on Pentecost Sunday.

Historic church in 16th century Ukrainian monastery burns to ground after shelling by Russian forces
Historic church in 16th century Ukrainian monastery burns to ground after shelling by Russian forces

A church within a 16th century Orthodox monastery complex has been burned to the ground after shelling by Russian artillery in eastern Ukraine, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but Russian media and supporters claim Ukrainian nationalists set it ablaze, as Moscow's ongoing invasion carries on for more than 100 days.

State Department officials report religious freedom woes, wins across the globe
State Department officials report religious freedom woes, wins across the globe

The secretary of state and religious freedom ambassador also expressed concern about an increase in antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred in many countries, including the United States.

Rick Warren announces successor ahead of retirement in September
Rick Warren announces successor ahead of retirement in September

Andy Wood will be taking over the reins of Rick Warren's California megachurch when he retires this September.

Most Americans do not think children should be allowed to choose 'preferred pronouns'
Most Americans do not think children should be allowed to choose 'preferred pronouns'

A majority of Americans believe allowing children to choose a "preferred pronoun" that does not correspond with their biological sex would only confuse them, according to a new poll.

Queen's 'constancy' and 'consistency' honoured at thanksgiving service
Queen's 'constancy' and 'consistency' honoured at thanksgiving service

The Queen was today praised for her "staunch constancy and steadfast consistency" during a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.