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Godly complaining: What the Bible teaches about how to find fault
Godly complaining: What the Bible teaches about how to find fault

Someone muted me on Facebook a while ago. Apparently I was 'complaining' too much.

British reject May's Brexit plan, some turn to Boris and far right – poll

May's political vulnerability was exposed by the survey which found voters would prefer Boris Johnson to negotiate with the EU and lead the Conservative Party into the next election.

Duck boat survivor recalls the moment she cried out to Jesus; church deacon among the victims
Duck boat survivor recalls the moment she cried out to Jesus; church deacon among the victims

A survivor of the duck boat tragedy in Missouri last Thursday has tearfully recalled the moment she cried out to Jesus as the vessel sank.

Duck boat driver who died in sinking tragedy was a former pastor and 'God-fearing man'
Duck boat driver who died in sinking tragedy was a former pastor and 'God-fearing man'

Robert 'Bob' Williams served as an associate pastor and elder at The King's Cathedral in Providence for over 10 years, according to the Kansas City Star

Archbishop of Canterbury gathers Christians and Muslims to talk peacebuilding and reconciliation
Archbishop of Canterbury gathers Christians and Muslims to talk peacebuilding and reconciliation

The Archbishop of Canterbury hosted the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Shaykh Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb, this week to discuss how religious leaders can help faith communities address conflict and help their societies to thrive.

'May God be with you all,' says Trump after duck boat tragedy kills 13
'May God be with you all,' says Trump after duck boat tragedy kills 13

Prayers are being said after at least 13 people died when a Ride the Ducks boat capsized on a Missouri lake on Thursday evening.

Why is Generation Z more open to faith? They don't have the church baggage
Why is Generation Z more open to faith? They don't have the church baggage

Young people in the UK are more open to faith because they don't have the preconceptions about church that their elders do.

From Adam to Apocalypse: How making the Bible shorter might encourage more people to read it
From Adam to Apocalypse: How making the Bible shorter might encourage more people to read it

The Bible is full of dramatic stories that have made it the world's bestselling book. But whoever has time to read it all from cover to cover?

Christians and the cult of busyness: Why we need to learn to do less
Christians and the cult of busyness: Why we need to learn to do less

The busier a Christian is, the closer to God they are. But is this true?

Christians condemn 'appalling violence' of Nicaragua government
Christians condemn 'appalling violence' of Nicaragua government

Nicaragua's Christians have urged the government to stop the 'appalling violence' that has seen hundreds of people killed in a vicious crackdown on protesters.

True holiness: Why it's not about keeping the rules
True holiness: Why it's not about keeping the rules

Talk of holiness can easily make us feel inadequate, a measure of how far we've fallen short, a reminder of how much further we have to go.

Would the world be better without religion? Half of British adults think so
Would the world be better without religion? Half of British adults think so

Nearly half of British adults (47 per cent) agree that 'the world would be a more peaceful place if no one was religious'.

How can the church turn mid-life spiritual crisis into an opportunity?
How can the church turn mid-life spiritual crisis into an opportunity?

As an adult I now find it chilling that their most potent threat comes not in the deep dark shadows, but in the bright, warm sunshine of the enchanted poppy field, where the sweet fragrance lulls them into a lethal state of listlessness.

Vatican-approved journal hits out at 'dangerous and different' prosperity gospel
Vatican-approved journal hits out at 'dangerous and different' prosperity gospel

A Vatican approved journal has launched a stinging attack on 'prosperity gospel' evangelicals with a broadside against the theology that teaches God wants Christians to be rich.

Climate change: The moral case for Christian action
Climate change: The moral case for Christian action

Every corner of creation, of which humanity is but a part, is imprinted with the fingerprint of its Creator.

Tim Farron: Christians in politics can't leave their faith at the door
Tim Farron: Christians in politics can't leave their faith at the door

Christians should not be expected to leave their faith behind when they enter public life, according to former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron.