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Some critics laugh at people for praying after a tragedy but this pastor explains why they're wrong
Some critics laugh at people for praying after a tragedy but this pastor explains why they're wrong

Some people shamed tweets like 'praying for Texas' after the deadly church shooting and even saying that praying is pointless. But they're wrong, says this pastor.

How can a wounded Christian heal from church hurt?
How can a wounded Christian heal from church hurt?

Some of the most painful hurts come through people we love in the church.

What we can learn from Daniel about drawing unbelievers to God
What we can learn from Daniel about drawing unbelievers to God

It can be challenging for Christians to bring people closer to God these days. But the life of Daniel is a good example of how God can use us to do exactly that.

Joel Osteen lookalike fools megachurch pastor's security and even church members, says impersonation is 'in good fun'
Joel Osteen lookalike fools megachurch pastor's security and even church members, says impersonation is 'in good fun'

A Joel Osteen impersonator is gaining fame online after he managed to fool the popular televangelist's church members and even some of his security.

Who are the lost sheep Jesus talked about in the parable?
Who are the lost sheep Jesus talked about in the parable?

The lost sheep aren't always who we think they are.

3 things to leave behind as you enter the coming year
3 things to leave behind as you enter the coming year

As the year quickly comes to a close, what do we need to leave behind in order to see what God has prepared for us this coming year?

Remembrance Sunday: the War Poets and the legacy of their traumatised souls
Remembrance Sunday: the War Poets and the legacy of their traumatised souls

Poems in Dottyville – how two traumatised soldiers changed our perceptions of "glory" and "patriotic death"

Are women second-rate when it comes to their callings in God?
Are women second-rate when it comes to their callings in God?

I've seen and heard stories of women in church being given roles of service but not roles of leadership.

3 things Christian husbands can do to encourage their wives to pursue the Lord
3 things Christian husbands can do to encourage their wives to pursue the Lord

Here are three things Christian husbands can do to encourage their wives to pursue the Lord.

Putin and Trump talk Syria, election meddling at brief meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed a statement on Syria during a brief meeting at a summit in Vietnam on Saturday and Putin again dismissed allegations of meddling in last year's U.S. election.

Leading evangelical quits CofE leadership blasting 'heretical teaching' over gay relationships
Leading evangelical quits CofE leadership blasting 'heretical teaching' over gay relationships

A leading member of the Church of England's governing body is resigning, accusing it of heresy in a sign of increasingly bitter divides over same-sex relationships.

How the weird book of Ecclesiastes can gives us meaning in the 21st century
How the weird book of Ecclesiastes can gives us meaning in the 21st century

David Robertson continues his series on Ecclesiastes, looking at chapter 1 and how we find meaning.

'Let us drink beer!' The wisdom of Martin Luther in 12 quotes
'Let us drink beer!' The wisdom of Martin Luther in 12 quotes

Today is the birthday of Martin Luther, the German monk-turned-revolutionary who reshaped the Church.

Twitter's World Cup of Cathedrals: Titanic church clash sees dramatic finale
Twitter's World Cup of Cathedrals: Titanic church clash sees dramatic finale

Last month marked a momentous anniversary – 500 years since the beginning (ish) of the Protestant Reformation, the decisive split that forever changed the Church. But this week, another climactic Christian clash awaits, albeit a little more light-hearted but no less energetic: the final of Twitter's World Cup of Cathedrals.

Gay sex and dodgy banking in the Vatican: Latest book exposes Catholic corruption
Gay sex and dodgy banking in the Vatican: Latest book exposes Catholic corruption

The Italian journalist who was on trial for publishing confidential Vatican documents has released another book documenting gay sex in the Vatican's youth seminary and the vast amounts in Mother Theresa's bank account.

Nine Christians shot dead in Nigeria in suspected Fulani attack
Nine Christians shot dead in Nigeria in suspected Fulani attack

Nine Christians were shot dead in Plateau State, Nigeria on Tuesday night, by attackers believed to be militant Fulani herdsmen.