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Silent Night: the story of the carol that paused a war
Two popular stories contribute to its appeal: one concerning the circumstances of its composition in Oberndorf, near Salzburg in Austria, and the other its role in the Christmas Truce of 1914 when the opposing forces walked out of their trenches to greet their enemies and share food and drink.
Where is the Cross in Revelation?
Any discussion of 'the cross' in the Book of Revelation initially looks like a substantial challenge: it is barely mentioned at all overtly.
Shamed MP Fiona Onasanya says she is in 'good biblical company' as she compares herself to OT prophets
Onansanya was convicted yesterday of perverting the course of justice after lying about who was driving her car.
Both/and discipleship: Why Christians need to embrace complexity
Our culture has a decidedly fraught relationship with complexity.
Why 'Joy to the World' is for life, not just for Christmas
Isaac Watts (1674-1748), the writer of the song, didn't intend the song to be sung only at Christmas; it was originally written to be sung all year round.
Fresh arrests see more Early Rain church members held, US watchdogs denounce crackdown
The move against the Early Rain church follows the arrest of 100 church members and leaders last week including its pastor Wang Yi and his wife Jiang Rong.
Vandalism forces cathedral to install security cameras
The dean of Peel Cathedral in the Isle of Man said it had no other option after vandals sprayed grafitti and damaged furniture.
Trump starts withdrawal of US forces from Syria, claims victory
Trump said on Wednesday they have succeeded in their mission to defeat Islamic State and were no longer needed in the country.
Using cannabis alters genetic structure of sperm
Cannabis is changing sperm but scientists are not completely sure how this will impacts users' children
Respect, gratitude and honesty are the top three life lessons parents want to teach their children
The top three life lessons parents want to teach their children are to 'be respectful', 'be thankful for what you have' and be honest, new research has found.
Impact of asylum and benefits system is 'heartbreaking', says Scottish minister
A Scottish minister who led the campaign for a 10-year-old orphan to be saved from deportation says the UK asylum and benefits system is leaving people in hardship.
Living Advent Calendar is a hit with Hertfordshire village
The village of Redbourn in Hertfordshire has taken the idea of marking each day of Advent by opening a new door to a new level.
When Christmas is just plain hard: 5 ways to help you cope
Christmas is often more messy and broken than merry and bright.
The power of hope: Christmas and the death of fear
One of the reasons many of us are avid movie watchers is that Hollywood blockbusters often give us hope.
The extraordinary prayer life of Thomas Cochrane, missionary to China
Towards the end of his life, missionary Thomas Cochrane declared: 'All my prayers have been answered.'
Muslim man apologises after rant about Christian converts
A Muslim man has apologised after a clip of him swearing at a video of a Muslim convert to Christianity being baptised was widely circulated.