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Ashers bakery customer goes to European court over 'gay cake' case
Ashers bakery customer goes to European court over 'gay cake' case

A gay man is to challenge the UK Supreme Court's ruling in favour of a Christian bakery after it found that he was not discriminated against when his cake order was refused.

How faith in God changes even the minute details of our life
How faith in God changes even the minute details of our life

A lot has changed since I finished my five-month Discipleship Training School (DTS) with Youth With a Mission (YWAM). Everything from my relationship with God, to my friendships, to the way I brush my teeth.

In Malawi, a sewing school is giving women their independence
In Malawi, a sewing school is giving women their independence

This year, 20 women have already graduated with the skills needed to have their own textiles business, and manage their own household and finances.

A modern twist on the medieval gargoyle at Gloucester Cathedral pays homage to generations of miners
A modern twist on the medieval gargoyle at Gloucester Cathedral pays homage to generations of miners

Built to last for hundreds of years, a new gargoyle is being prepared for Gloucester Cathedral as part of a £500,000 restoration project.

Justin Bieber asks his 117m Instagram followers what would happen if they trusted in Jesus
Justin Bieber asks his 117m Instagram followers what would happen if they trusted in Jesus

Justin Bieber loves to share his life on Instagram but he also loves to use the popular photo-sharing platform to tell his 117 million followers about Jesus.

One ton boost for food banks as more families rely on emergency parcels to survive the summer
One ton boost for food banks as more families rely on emergency parcels to survive the summer

Food banks have been given a major boost at a critical time as Christian charity the Trussell Trust warns that more families are depending on emergency food parcels to stave off hunger over the extended summer break.

A 'forest church' helps Christians connect with nature - and non-Christians connect with the church
A 'forest church' helps Christians connect with nature - and non-Christians connect with the church

A rural Lancashire church is tapping into the area's natural beauty to help people connect with nature while at the same time establishing relationships with people who might never step foot inside a church building.

Mexican priest kidnapped while saving Cuban migrants from abduction
Mexican priest kidnapped while saving Cuban migrants from abduction

A priest in Mexico has been kidnapped while protecting Cuban migrants from an attempted abduction ifrom a migrant shelter in the north-east of the country.

How to hear God's voice when life's fallen apart
How to hear God's voice when life's fallen apart

A cancer diagnosis is awful enough, but I'd lost my sister to this ravaging disease just six weeks before and my mom six years before that.

Hong Kong crisis reflects religious freedom struggle in mainland China - Release International
Hong Kong crisis reflects religious freedom struggle in mainland China - Release International

The escalating crisis in Hong Kong is a reflection of the "desperate cry for freedom in mainland China", Release International has said.

Free tours for one day only offer a glimpse into the life of Charles Wesley
Free tours for one day only offer a glimpse into the life of Charles Wesley

A historic house in Bristol that was once the home of Charles Wesley is to open its doors to members of the public for one day only next month.

Independent inquiry to probe Church of England's handling of John Smyth allegations
Independent inquiry to probe Church of England's handling of John Smyth allegations

An independent review is to be carried out into the Church of England's handling of allegations against John Smyth.

Christian minorities among the migrants trying to cross the Channel to Britain
Christian minorities among the migrants trying to cross the Channel to Britain

Christians and other religious minorities are among the migrants making the dangerous journey across the Channel in an attempt to reach Britain's shores, according to a report.

What 'The Lion King' teaches us about children\'s grief
What 'The Lion King' teaches us about children's grief

For more than 20 years, since a 1994 version of the film, and now with a new remake, The Lion King has taught children lessons about the circle of life

I haven't 'renounced' my faith but it's on 'incredibly shaky ground', says Marty Sampson
I haven't 'renounced' my faith but it's on 'incredibly shaky ground', says Marty Sampson

"I really do want answers. I don't want judgement," the much loved Hillsong worship artist has said in a statement clarifying an earlier message in which he said he was "losing" his faith.

Marty Sampson posts list of Christian apologists days after saying he is 'losing' his faith
Marty Sampson posts list of Christian apologists days after saying he is 'losing' his faith

Marty Sampson posted an intriguing update to Instagram on Monday of a selection of Christian apologists days after announcing that he was "genuinely losing my faith".