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Chances of no-deal Brexit grow after Parliament sinks May's deal
MPs rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal for a third time on Friday, sounding its probable death knell and leaving Britain's withdrawal from the European Union in turmoil on the very day it was supposed to quit the bloc.

When we miss the Jesus right in front of us
In difficult situations, we so often turn to others instead of turning to Jesus

St Paul's increasing security after arrest of suspected gunman
St Paul's Cathedral said it was beefing up security after a suspected gunman was arrested outside the cathedral on Friday.

Life of John Wesley brought to life by launch of guided tours at new multi-million pound visitor centre
From next week, fans of church history - and Methodist history in particular - will be able to learn close-up what life and faith looked like for John Wesley with the launch of guided tours at a new multi-million pound visitor centre and museum in Bristol.

Avoid causing religious offence this Easter, advertisers told
The Advertising Standards Authority has issued a warning to advertisers to be sensitive to Christians in their Easter promotions.

Chocolate Easter eggs are fuelling Britain's obesity problem, says group
Retailers are being urged to stop pushing chocolate Easter eggs early in the year because of concerns that it is contributing to Britain's obesity problem.

'Shameful' number of British children living in poverty
There has been "no progress" in tackling the "appalling" number of children across the UK who are living in poverty, The Children's Society has said.

Number of religious marriage ceremonies falls to an all time low
Weddings are becoming increasingly secular as new figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal that the percentage of religious ceremonies in the UK has fallen to a record low.

Coalition for Marriage voices disappointment after vote on sex and relationships education in Parliament
The Government has been accused of being "obsessed with trying to force ever younger children to learn sex and relationships" after MPs this week approved the expansion of sex and relationship lessons that will teach primary-age school children about LGBTQ relationships.

Pope pulled hand away from worshippers because of 'hygiene' concerns - Vatican spokesman
There's a very simple explanation to why the Pope shunned the kisses of worshippers last Wednesday, says Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti: hygiene.

Man serving life sentence for murder of wife and 2 children claims he's found God in prison
Christopher Watts was given life without parole after being found guilty last year of the horrific murders of his wife and two young daughters

Joni Eareckson Tada asks for prayers as cancer treatment causes 'significant pain'
Joni Eareckson Tada, an evangelical author, speaker, and advocate for people with disabilities, was hospitalized due to complications stemming from her recent cancer treatments.

In Their Words: The Story of Early Methodism
The early years of Methodism were marked by hostility from the establishment, internal divisions and personal failures. But Methodism survived and became a mighty engine for spiritual renewal.

For the women who escape the clutches of Boko Haram, stigma and heartache awaits them back home
Militant group Boko Haram is responsible for thousands of deaths in Nigeria. But there is a different kind of suffering that has been inflicted upon countless women and their families.
As Brexit uncertainty continues, Church of Scotland launches prayers for God's leading
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly has issued a new prayer in light of the ongoing uncertainty over Brexit as MPs appeared to remain in deadlock despite Theresa May's offer to quit.

Justin Bieber says God's grace is 'reliable' as he works on some 'deep rooted issues'
Justin Bieber said in an update to fans on Monday that he was "very focused on repairing some of the deep rooted issues" he is struggling with but that God's grace is "reliable"