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Depression: men far more at risk than women in deprived areas
Depression: men far more at risk than women in deprived areas

Men living in the most deprived areas were 51% more likely to experience depression than those living in areas that were not deprived. Interestingly, the results did not reach statistical significance in women.

Boy, 5, thrown from balcony at Mall is now walking and credits angels, Jesus for saving him
Boy, 5, thrown from balcony at Mall is now walking and credits angels, Jesus for saving him

A 5-year-old boy, who was shockingly thrown from a third-floor balcony at Minnesota's Mall of America, has testified the love of Jesus and the help of angels who caught him as he continues his recovery, and is now miraculously said to be walking "perfectly" again.

Newlywed pastor found shot dead in bed with church elder husband
Newlywed pastor found shot dead in bed with church elder husband

A newlywed pastor of a church has been found shot dead in her bed alongside her church elder husband in a shocking incident in Connecticut, USA.

Fears ban on 'conversion practices' will criminalise prayer and traditional church teaching
Fears ban on 'conversion practices' will criminalise prayer and traditional church teaching

Christians in Australia have voiced concerns about proposed changes to the law in the state of Victoria to outlaw "conversion practices" that could include prayer, pastoral care and religious teaching against sexual activity outside marriage.

Dozens of MPs sign pledge to protect the unborn
Dozens of MPs sign pledge to protect the unborn

A pledge to protect unborn babies and end pregnancy discrimination has been signed by 80 MPs.

Counsellors defend right to receive professional help for unwanted same-sex attraction
Counsellors defend right to receive professional help for unwanted same-sex attraction

The International Federation for Therapeutic Counselling Choice (IFTCC) said that a "deceitful" political campaign was being waged across mental health bodies to label support for unwanted same sex attraction as "conversion therapy".

After elections, Hong Kong government 'mustn't squander this historic opportunity' to end paralysis

Lord Alton is urging the Hong Kong government to listen to the people after a historic turn out in local elections that saw a landslide victory for pro-democracy parties.

The highs and lows of putting on a Nativity
The highs and lows of putting on a Nativity

I have learned over the years not to be a perfectionist when planning a children's performance of any kind.

Bradford Cathedral celebrates its 100th anniversary
Bradford Cathedral celebrates its 100th anniversary

A celebration at Bradford Cathedral on Sunday caps a year of special events to mark its 100th anniversary.

How to guard your attention in a world full of distractions
How to guard your attention in a world full of distractions

We know that we are supposed to treat our finances, gifts and talents, close relationships, career, and time as if they belong to the Lord. Yet, there is one spiritual commodity of coveted value in the 21st century that many of us have not yet placed under the umbrella of Christ's lordship. This is our attention.

Research sheds light on why some people don't like evangelicals
Research sheds light on why some people don't like evangelicals

New research by the Barna Group offers fresh insights into why some people are turned off by evangelicals.

Chick-fil-A 'have not bowed down to anyone's demands', says Franklin Graham
Chick-fil-A 'have not bowed down to anyone's demands', says Franklin Graham

Evangelist Franklin Graham says he has been assured by Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy that the fast food chain "remains committed to Christian values".

Lib Dem and Labour party manifestos draw concern over 'extreme' abortion and transgender proposals
Lib Dem and Labour party manifestos draw concern over 'extreme' abortion and transgender proposals

Both parties have promised sweeping changes to the law, including the introduction of gender self-identification, removing the requirement for a medical diagnosis.

Kanye West: 'I'm here in service to God...Jesus has won the victory'
Kanye West: 'I'm here in service to God...Jesus has won the victory'

Kanye West has made a call for America to come back to God, as he announced his big plans to evangelise youth through his new music.

Christians welcome repatriation of British children from Syria

The Foreign Secretary said that some orphaned British children caught up in the conflict in Syria were to be brought back to the UK.

Megachurch pastor Dimitri Bradley killed in car crash; Thousands at City Church in mourning
Megachurch pastor Dimitri Bradley killed in car crash; Thousands at City Church in mourning

Megachurch pastor Dimitri Bradley has been killed in an horrific car crash, leaving thousands of members from his City Church in Richmond, Virginia, and others in the wider Christian community in mourning.