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Imperfect Christians can still do great  things through God—Tullian Tchividjian
Imperfect Christians can still do great things through God—Tullian Tchividjian

Christians are far from perfect, but they can still accomplish great things through God. This is exactly what Billy Graham's grandson Tullian Tchividjian wants to show to the world after he recently confessed to an adulterous affair and lost his job.

Chinese cross removal campaign is \'trampling on Christianity\' says Archbishop
Chinese cross removal campaign is 'trampling on Christianity' says Archbishop

The head of the Anglican church in Hong Kong has spoken out against the campaign to remove crosses from churches in the Chinese province of Zhejiang.

Faith leaders urged to reflect on 5 major reasons why people are leaving church
Faith leaders urged to reflect on 5 major reasons why people are leaving church

More and more people are leaving the church, and this has really alarmed Christian writer John UpChurch since leaving the church equates to people rejecting the institution which Jesus Christ built and started.

Christian Service Brigade offers alternative  after Boy Scouts opens doors to gay leaders
Christian Service Brigade offers alternative after Boy Scouts opens doors to gay leaders

A 77-year-old Christian ministry is offering an alternative to scouting after the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) decided to allow openly gay adult leaders and employees into the organization.

Is the Bible funny? Seven comedy moments you might have missed
Is the Bible funny? Seven comedy moments you might have missed

There's more humour in the Bible than you might think, says Mark Woods.

Hillsong NYC\'s gay couple say they have always been \'open and forthright\' about relationship
Hillsong NYC's gay couple say they have always been 'open and forthright' about relationship

Two young, gay musical theatre stars known as the "Broadway boyfriends" have defended their years of service with the Hillsong church community in New York.

3 reasons cited why abortion shouldn\'t be  considered part of women\'s health care
3 reasons cited why abortion shouldn't be considered part of women's health care

Christian preacher and author J. Lee Grady is infuriated that abortion service provider Planned Parenthood has been calling their services as women's health care, since abortion is far from that.

Man, 90, says God gave him strength to save wheelchair-bound wife, 89, from fire
Man, 90, says God gave him strength to save wheelchair-bound wife, 89, from fire

A 90-year-old man rescued her 89-year-old wife from a fire at their home in North Carolina and thanked God for giving him strength when he ran to a neighbor for help.

Homes built for the families of Coptic Christians martyred by ISIS
Homes built for the families of Coptic Christians martyred by ISIS

A leading US charity is building homes for the families of the 20 young Coptic Christians martyred by Islamic State earlier this year.

Ferguson protest: Man critically injured in police shooting
Ferguson protest: Man critically injured in police shooting

A man was gravely wounded in a gun battle with police as street protests turned violent in Ferguson, Missouri, on Sunday night.

70 years after Nagasaki, Pope Francis calls for ban on nuclear weapons
70 years after Nagasaki, Pope Francis calls for ban on nuclear weapons

"With war one always loses," the Pope said. "The only way to win a war is never to wage it."

Can marriage still be saved after an affair? Yes, says Pastor Idleman, and here\'s how
Can marriage still be saved after an affair? Yes, says Pastor Idleman, and here's how

There is still hope for any marriage even if one or both spouses cheat on each other, says Pastor Shane Idleman, especially with the help of God and true repentance.

Songs of Praise in Calais: Migrant priest fears for his family if his face is shown
Songs of Praise in Calais: Migrant priest fears for his family if his face is shown

The Eritrean priest at the centre of the BBC Songs of Praise episode has said that he does not want his face shown.

Religious people experience less cancer pain, study finds
Religious people experience less cancer pain, study finds

An analysis of studies found that religious people report less pain, better mental health and are better able to carry on functioning than non-religious people.

The Church in the Middle East is \'dissolving in front of our eyes\' says Archbishop
The Church in the Middle East is 'dissolving in front of our eyes' says Archbishop

The Christian Church is "dissolving" in front of the eyes of its own people in its ancient homelands in the Middle East, according to a senior Archbishop from the stricken nation.

5 keys to unlocking your God-given creativity
5 keys to unlocking your God-given creativity

For some of us, the desire to create new things is felt deeply. For others, it feels elusive. Whichever end of the spectrum you sit at, Martin Saunders gives a few ideas on how to approach the process of creativity.