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In time for Christmas, 700 World Vision teddy bears arrive for refugee children in Uganda
In time for Christmas, 700 World Vision teddy bears arrive for refugee children in Uganda

A motley crew of 700 British teddy bears have brought a touch of Christmas joy to refugee children in northern Uganda, where thousands of children continue to cross the border from war-torn South Sudan.

Number of 'punchbag' clergy joining Unite trade union on the rise
Number of 'punchbag' clergy joining Unite trade union on the rise

The Unite trade union has seen a surge in religious ministers joining its faith workers division in the past year, amid claims of increased stress among clergy.

Rival Anglican church ordains new clergy in challenge to Justin Welby
Rival Anglican church ordains new clergy in challenge to Justin Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury faces a new threat to his authority this week with a breakaway Anglican church in England ordaining nine ministers for the first time.

Trump warned of violence spike if Jerusalem recognised as Israel's capital
Trump warned of violence spike if Jerusalem recognised as Israel's capital

Any move by the United States to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital would fuel extremism and violence, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said on Saturday.

Pope Francis defends not mentioning 'Rohingya' in Myanmar
Pope Francis defends not mentioning 'Rohingya' in Myanmar

Pope Francis has defended his strategy of avoiding the term 'Rohingya' in Myanmar, saying he believed he got his message across to both the civilian and military leadership without shutting down dialogue.

Trump: Flynn's dealings with Russia were lawful

Donald Trump insisted actions by former national security adviser Michael Flynn during the presidential transition were lawful, and that he had had to fire him because Flynn had lied to the FBI and the vice president.

Is it ok for married Christians to be close friends with someone of the opposite sex?
Is it ok for married Christians to be close friends with someone of the opposite sex?

Here's why married men and women should not have close friends from someone of the opposite sex.

3 things you can do if you are struggling in your prayer life
3 things you can do if you are struggling in your prayer life

A Christian is only as strong as his prayer life.

3 good you can only experience by participating in the Body of Christ
3 good you can only experience by participating in the Body of Christ

Here are some good things that we can experience or have only by participating in the Body of Christ.

3 things we need to be Christ-like in our serving
3 things we need to be Christ-like in our serving

The Lord Jesus Himself, though He was and is God, chose to serve in love.

4 tips to avoiding Christmas-related stress
4 tips to avoiding Christmas-related stress

Celebrating the birth of Jesus can be blurred by everything that's not important.

The one thing Christians can do to make an unbeliever's Christmas meaningful
The one thing Christians can do to make an unbeliever's Christmas meaningful

Here's one thing that's more effective than gifts and food in making Christmas meaningful to everybody.

How to know when it's the right time to move on from your current church
How to know when it's the right time to move on from your current church

Is it OK for a Christian to leave his church? On what grounds? Let's talk about that.

Duggar family news: Fans freak out over Jill's nose ring
Duggar family news: Fans freak out over Jill's nose ring

The Duggar family from TLC's "Counting On" are a pretty conservative bunch and there are all kinds of rules, such as for example, the girls are not allowed to wear jeans or dresses that are cut above the knee. They are also not allowed to wear revealing or tight-fitting clothes.

Donald Trump extols the birth of Jesus as a history-changer at National Christmas tree lighting
Donald Trump extols the birth of Jesus as a history-changer at National Christmas tree lighting

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to court Christian support after he spoke about the meaning of the birth of Jesus during the national Christmas tree lighting.

NBA star Jeremy Lin shares his secret to improving prayer life
NBA star Jeremy Lin shares his secret to improving prayer life

NBA star Jeremy Lin, the point guard for the Brooklyn Nets, shares how he managed to improve his conversations with God.