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How do I compare to the heroes of the Bible?
Lord, I constantly stumble and struggle with sin, and never seem to have enough time for you, why would you bother with a nobody like me?

'Lack of desire' among black people to join the CofE
Black people are reluctant to join the Church of England because of concerns around racial injustice, an Archdeacon has said.

Archaeologists uncover magnificent palace from the time of the Kings of Judah
The site was discovered in Jerusalem and would have had sweeping views of the city and the Temple.

School Bible lessons now need parental consent in New Zealand
Religious instruction is no longer compulsory in New Zealand's state schools after a change to the law.
Left is waging 'war' on police, faith, history, and American values, says Trump
The Left is waging a "war" on the police, faith, history, and American values and it's "tearing our country apart", Donald Trump has said.

Eric Metaxas responds to punch video, says guy was 'menacing'
Eric Metaxas has responded to video footage of him appearing to punch an anti-Trump protester.

Liberty University launches investigation into Falwell presidency
Trustees said they wanted to learn "the consequences that have flowed from a lack of spiritual stewardship" by former President Jerry Falwell Jr.

Christian parents of 12-year-old praying for a 'miracle' after court approves withdrawal of medical treatment
The family of a 12-year-old boy with serious brain injuries are praying for a "miracle" after a High Court judge ruled in favour of withdrawing his medical treatment.

Many churches have survived Covid only by 'the skin of their teeth'
Many churches have had to make "drastic changes" to their ministry and may not have survived Covid at all if the pandemic had been as bad as originally feared, says Andy Hunter, FIEC's Scotland & North of England Director.

Kanye West says he started to read the Bible after 2016 hospitalization
Kanye West speaks about his faith in a new interview in which he says God brought him to his knees "multiple times".

Rowan Williams joins climate action outside Parliament as Christians arrested
Dr Rowan Williams was one of many Christians taking part in Extinction Rebellion protests in London on Tuesday.

New nationwide initiative to get the Church reading together
It is hoped that the Big Church Read will inspire a culture of reading good Christian books within the UK Church.

Finnish MP interrogated by police again over Christian views on sexuality
A Christian MP has been interrogated by the police for the third time over her traditional views on family and marriage.

Megachurch pastor John Gray submits to 'process of restoration' after infidelity claims
"For every area of behavior that has dishonored the holiness of God, I want to tell you that I'm sorry," he said.

Russia: dozens of 'missionary activity' convictions in first half of 2020
There were dozens of prosecutions for "missionary activity" in the first half of 2020 in Russia.

Calls for independent RSE watchdog as new curriculum comes into effect
A petition calling for an independent watchdog to monitor the new relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum has been signed by over 38,000 people.