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Resolutions of the heart: Live generously, grow closer to God
As nice as being happier, healthier and wealthier are for New Yearâs resolutions, the ministry of Billy Graham is encouraging people to see their goals for 2009 as âan attitude of the heartâ rather than âtasks to accomplishâ.
Julian Drive: My Coming Day
It was all supposed to be one of those independent projects, explains producer Lynn Nichols (Switchfoot, Phil Keaggy). But then something happened.
Police investigate Christmas Day attack on church minister
Police are investigating an attack on a Church of Scotland minister on Christmas Day.
Christian Aid chair makes New Yearâs Honours List
Prison inspector and Christian Aid chair Anne Owers has been made a dame in recognition of her services to the criminal justice service.
People, not material wealth, are the real treasure - Archbishop of Canterbury
Job losses and house repossessions brought on by the financial crisis are an opportunity for people to think about where their treasure truly lies
Pope calls for sobriety, solidarity and change in 2009
Pope Benedict XVI has called for âsobriety and solidarityâ and major changes to the global financial system.
Christian Aid challenges nation to go green
Christian Aid is calling on the British public to follow in the footsteps of US President-elect Barack Obama by turning their New Yearâs resolutions into an all out pledge to go green in 2009.
Brown against changes to assisted suicide law
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Tuesday he was âtotally againstâ any change to the law on euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Jerusalem bishop âgrievedâ by Gaza crisis
The Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem says he is "stunned", "saddened", and "grieved" by the military conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Atheist: Africa needs God, not only aid
The problems in Africa cannot be solved with aid money alone, but Africans need to know God, contends an atheist journalist and former politician.
Sowing seeds of hope
2008 may be at an end, but for the thousands of churches that took part in the yearlong church movement Hope08, this year was just the beginning.
Caritas says 400 killed in Congo church massacre
The Catholic aid agency said it believes 400 people were killed in massacres carried out in Congo by Ugandan rebels on Christmas Day and the days following.
Presbyterian Church secures £1m to repair Grade A headquarters
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has welcomed a £1m grant to help repair its Grade A listed headquarters in Belfast.
New talent emerges on UK Hip Hop Gospel scene
J-Silver is the latest talent to emerge on the UK Hip Hop Gospel scene with his newly remodelled debut EP, âWho I Beâ.
Global prayer event to focus on young persecuted Christians
Christian youth across 50 nations are to join in praying for millions of young Christians being persecuted worldwide for their faith.
Church group to help non-English speaking community with child safety
The Churchesâ Child Protection Advisory Service is to reach non-English speaking faith communities in the UK with a new Government-funded DVD to help them develop an effective child safety strategy.