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Noah shows the Bible is still relevant, say biblical scholars
Noah shows the Bible is still relevant, say biblical scholars

Biblical scholars contend that Hollywood's portrayal of Noah may well take some liberties from the original text, but that it will also open up conversation about the enduring significance of the Bible in contemporary culture.

The beauty of the hymn is the beauty of Christ-centred worship
The beauty of the hymn is the beauty of Christ-centred worship

I may be young but I love the richness of the hymns of old as much as the upbeat Christian music of today

Telling the story of oppressed women

Organisations, charities, churches and individuals are honouring the efforts of women around the world who are working to inspire change and eradicate gender injustice

What do women have to say about their place in this world?
What do women have to say about their place in this world?

We speak to some inspirational Christian women to find out what they have to say about International Women's Day

Netherlands hears plea to grant Pakistani Christians special status
Netherlands hears plea to grant Pakistani Christians special status

Members of the British Pakistani Christian Association were in the Netherlands this week to ask for greater efforts to protect persecuted Christians in Pakistan and make it easier for them to receive asylum in the country.

The Ukraine crisis is not as simple as the US and EU would like us to believe
The Ukraine crisis is not as simple as the US and EU would like us to believe

If the US and EU are taking sides, they need to make sure they're clear about the side they are taking

Lonely and sidelined - the plight of older people, even in the Church
Lonely and sidelined - the plight of older people, even in the Church

The Pilgrims' Friend Society, which cares for elderly Christians, believes that churches must do more to address attitudes towards the ageing UK popularity.

Muslim communities disappearing as violence in Central African Republic intensifies
Muslim communities disappearing as violence in Central African Republic intensifies

The conflict in the Central African Republic is worsening as anti-Balaka militias wipe out Muslim communities in "misguided" retributive violence against Séléka forces.

Venezuela: A prayer revival in the midst of chaos
Venezuela: A prayer revival in the midst of chaos

While the Venezuelan Government doesn't want to admit there is a problem, one Christian worker watching the events on the ground can see it clearly for themselves.

Oscar Pistorius prayed for dying Reeva
Oscar Pistorius prayed for dying Reeva

As the trial of Oscar Pistorius unfolds, more details of the night of the shooting have come to light.

A gap year for God
A gap year for God

When Rosie Elwood had the chance to take a gap year, she could have gone anywhere but she chose to stay at home and share the love of God with her local community

Hunger Hut opens in Birmingham
Hunger Hut opens in Birmingham

A Hunger Hut is open in Birmingham's Cathedral Square throughout Lent to tell the story of people in Britain going without enough food to eat

Bishop fasting in solidarity with hungry Brits
Bishop fasting in solidarity with hungry Brits

The Bishop of Taunton is one of many Christians who have responded to the call to fast during Lent in solidarity with Brits going hungry.

Nigeria is 'at war' with Boko Haram

The Nigerian President's spokesman has said that the conflict with Boko Haram is a "war situation".

Albania: Self-sufficient future for hungry families
Albania: Self-sufficient future for hungry families

The lives of hungry families in Albania are being transformed thanks to simple packets of vegetable seeds.

Syrian refugees \'traumatised\' by years of conflict
Syrian refugees 'traumatised' by years of conflict

It's clear thousands of Syrians fleeing conflict and violence in their home country are in need of more than practical help, says Tearfund's Justine Nola.