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Tim Keller's latest Christmas gift: Proverbial wisdom in the age of the fool
The latest book from Timothy and Kathy Keller is a timely resource that offers the light of wisdom in the age of the fool.
A new dawn? 21 Egyptian churches given long-delayed approval to rebuild
Twenty-one churches in Egypt's southern rural Minya governorate can rebuild and even expand their churches after receiving approval from the Minya governor, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).
Martyn Lloyd-Jones: 6 quotes on 'Spiritual Depression'
In his book 'Spiritual Depression', now a classic, he tries to get to the 'causes and cures' of depression. Originally published in 1959, it offers some helpful insights for Christians who struggle with depression today.
Carl Lentz blasts the 'sin' of racism and takes swipe at relaxed US gun laws
The popular Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz has said that it is in his heart at present to 'call out the sin that is racism' along with 'police brutality' and spoken out against the liberal gun laws in the US.
Christians in Sudan face ethnic cleansing, and the US and UK are rewarding it
The US government is reported to be on the verge of dropping Sudan from its State Sponsors of Terror list, despite the regime's systematic bombardment of its own Christian civilians.
Russian priest blamed after rocket he blessed crashes into the ocean
The Russian Orthodox Church came crashing down to earth this week after one of its priests was criticised for blessing a rocket that failed to reach its designated orbit and instead landed in the Atlantic ocean, sparking an extraordinary row.
St Andrew's Day: What the Church needs to learn from this cross-shaped disciple
Today is St Andrews day, both a national celebration for the Scots regarding their patron saint, but also a key Christian feast day â highlighting a crucial figure from Scripture, but one easily and tragically forgotten.
Russian Orthodox Church continues to grow, adding 10 new dioceses in last year
The Russian Orthodox Church's expanding reach continues with 10 new dioceses added in the past year alone.
Trump to move US embassy to Jerusalem 'in the coming days'
Donald Trump is planning to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in the coming days, according to Israeli media.
Pope arrives in Bangladesh as Catholic priest and others join the country's 'disappeared'
The arrival of Francis comes as it was reported that the police yesterday revealed that a Catholic priest who was organising for a group of hundreds of Catholics to meet the Pope in Dhaka has disappeared in the country where Islamist attacks against religious minorities are on the rise.
Mary Magdalene trailer is released â could this be a truly great Jesus film?
The official trailer for a new film about the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene launched this week, and has swelled the expectations of film fans and the faithful alike.
Family Research Council head says Archbishop of Canterbury 'doesn't understand Christian orthodoxy'
Tony Perkins, head of the conservative lobbying group the Family Research Council (FRC), has lambasted Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby for having 'absolutely no grasp on the biblical foundations of his faith' but 'criticising Americans who do'.
Europe's Muslim population to grow 50 per cent, even if all migration halted
The Muslim population in Europe will remain considerably lower than both the Christian and non-religious population, even if the record numbers of refugees and asylum seekers were to continue indefinitely.
May, Welby slam Trump for 'Britain First' retweets
The Archbishop of Canterbury has pleaded with Donald Trump to remove his three retweets of anti-Muslim posts by the deputy leader of the far-right group Britain First, pointing out that 'God calls us as Christians to love our neighbour'.
Should Christians believe in signs from God or is that just being superstitious?
Our God is not a figment of our imagination. The opposite, actually, is what is true: we are the products of His creative imagination.
What's the right mindset to have when I've prayed but I'm still sick?
Should we just stop praying for healing when we don't get healed after praying?