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Why we should keep going
To attain the prize of the upward calling, we must refuse to be content with memories.
Mel Gibson says 'Father Stu' highlights God's power to redeem
When Mel Gibson was first approached to play in "Father Stu," a Mark Wahlberg film about a boxer-turned-priest, he was sceptical.
Religious leaders join in interreligious pilgrimage of solidarity for Ukraine
A delegation of religious leaders representing the world's major faiths has visited Ukraine in a pilgrimage of solidarity.
Sir David Amess' killer given whole-life sentence
Islamist terrorist Ali Harbi Ali has been given a whole-life sentence for the murder of Catholic MP, Sir David Amess.
I'm 'more than okay,' says Bobbie Houston
Bobbie Houston says she is "okay" but "a little winded" after the last few weeks in which her husband, Brian Houston, resigned as global senior pastor of Hillsong, before she herself was reportedly made redundant by the Sydney-based church.
Christian group threatens legal action over conversion therapy ban
"Whatever is announced by the government in May, the problems remain: the definitions are inadequate, human rights will be breached and there is no evidence that a ban will help anyone."
Christian doctors send £300k of medical supplies to Ukraine
The shipments have been made possible by a fundraising appeal by the International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA).
Man poisoned by wife after converting to Christianity
A Muslim woman in eastern Uganda added poison to the food of her husband, a former Islamic teacher who converted to Christianity about a week earlier, after noticing him praying in the name of Christ, according to a report.
Christian YouTuber sentenced to 10 years in prison in Indonesia
An Indonesian Christian YouTuber has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for posting a video that purportedly offended people across the Muslim-majority country.
Hillsong denies making Bobbie Houston redundant by text
Hillsong Church refuted claims Saturday that it fired its co-founder, Bobbie Houston, by text message after she and her husband, founder Brian Houston, publicly shared communications she received about her termination.
Despite surge in digital worship, people still love church buildings
The pandemic may have led to a surge in a digital worship but affection for church buildings remains strong, fresh research reveals.
In Nigeria, Christians are being driven from their homes
"We cannot go back for fear of being attacked again. We have been surviving hand to mouth."
Queen to miss Maundy Thursday church service
The Queen has pulled out of the annual Maundy Thursday church service for the first time since 1970.
Evangelical Alliance calls for clarity around conversion therapy ban
The Evangelical Alliance has criticised the "chaos and confusion" surrounding government plans to introduce a ban on conversion therapy.
John Wimber's widow voices anger over Vineyard Anaheim split
The widow of John Wimber, founder of the Vineyard movement, has accused Alan and Kathryn Scott of stealing their "brother's house" and of "actions that are screaming dishonor" after the pastors of Vineyard Anaheim announced the church would be officially disassociating from the charismatic denomination.
Tim Keller explains the problem with megachurches
Megachurches "are poor places for formation and pastoral care", says respected pastor Tim Keller.