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Asia Bibi appeal trial date set for fourth time in Pakistan
Following the news that Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian mother-of-five, has now been given a yet new date for her appeal, the fourth, against her death sentence for alleged blasphemy, a Pakistani Christian group based in the UK has launched a petition to help gain her freedom.

Engagement is not utopia
My experience of engagement has been a joyful yet sobering one because God in His mercy continually brings me to a place where I see my desperate need to die to myself, repent concerning the idols I have put in place of God to satisfy and complete me, and have my eyes fixed on the author of life Jesus Christ.

Hillsong Colour Conference reminds women of God's unique love for each of His daughters
Women were encouraged at Wembley Arena with a reminder of God's love for them: "There is no portion control, no lack."

Fundamentalist takeover 'isn't much of a danger' in CofE schools - Archbishop
Faith schools in Birmingham are being investigated over a supposed fundamentalist takeover but the Archbishop of Canterbury does not think it is an issue for Church of England schools

What makes us human? Limited in ourselves, made whole in Christ, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury shared his thoughts on humanity with Radio 2

Are young people curious about Christianity?
As more and more is heard of Biblical illiteracy in schools, is there a curiosity about the Bible, Christianity, and above all Jesus, that the Church can nurture?
Pakistan: Autopsy raises questions over whether Christian's death was suicide
Haroon Haidar, a 24-year-old Christian father of two, supposedly killed himself

Heaven is for Real critics are 'Pharisees', says Todd Burpo
The father of Colton Burpo has a strong word for Christians who say his son's near-death encounter with Jesus couldn't have happened: "Read your Bible."

Alister McGrath on what we can learn from CS Lewis about faith and life
The apologist is back this spring with his second book on Lewis: Deep Magic Dragons & Talking Mice, which makes the bold claim that reading CS Lewis can change your life. We caught up with the Oxford based professor to find out more
Is Israel planning to cede the site of the Last Supper to the Vatican?
A group of Israeli politicians have angrily attacked rumours that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been meeting with senior Rabbis about handing over the site of the Last Supper to the Vatican. The site in question sits atop the Tomb of David

Evangelical Alliance faces criticism over decision to terminate Oasis Trust's membership
Here's a round-up of what some Christians are saying on their social media pages about the termination of Oasis Trust's membership following founder Steve Chalke's decision to support gay marriage and faithful same-sex relationships

20 years of women priests celebrated at St Paul's Cathedral
The Church of England is today celebrating the 20th anniversary of women priests in a special ceremony in St Paul's Cathedral.

Wisconsin school omits 'under God' in Pledge of Allegiance
Wisconsin school omits 'under God' in Pledge of Allegiance and is accused of not saying the Pledge at all until this January.

Duck Dynasty Robertson family to headline 2014 Alaska State Fair in August
In "An Evening with the Robertsons", the Louisiana family will discuss their Duck Commander business, hit television show, and close-knit relationships.

Peaches Geldof secretly visited drug rehab; heroin cause of death
Peaches Geldof secretly visited drug rehab; rocker husband may face police questioning.

Cleveland kidnapping victim Michelle Knight to release memoir, "Finding Me", on May 6; Changes name to Lily
Cleveland kidnapping victim Michelle Knight will release her memoir, "Finding Me," on May 6, the one-year anniversary of her escape from a house of horrors.