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There's an important faith lesson hidden in Jesus' response to blind Bartimaeus shouting at Him
He may have been a poor blind beggar, but there was something really remarkable about Bartimaeus.

What we can learn from Samuel's sorrow over Saul
Samuel 15:35 tells us that Samuel "constantly" mourned for Saul.

Grammy Award-winning Christian singer Mandisa shares her God-inspired tips for overcoming depression
The Contemporary Christian singer has been vocal about battling depression after her close friend's death.

Archbishop Welby: 'It is our duty to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem just as they did in Nehemiah'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has visited RCCG Jesus house to speak about the 'Thy Kingdom Come' prayer movement.

Terrorist attacks like Manchester are a sign of End Times, says pastor
"A lot of people, we look at something like Manchester and we think of lawbreakers but we don't think about a spirit behind that and where that originated from," says Phil Hotsenpiller.

Pentecost - what is it and why is it so important?
Pentecost is the celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. The story is recounted in the Book of Acts. 'When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place,' we are told.

Jeremy Corbyn 'failing' to tackle antisemitism says chair of Jewish Labour
Jeremy Corbyn is being accused of failing to take effective action against antisemitism by a senior member of his own party.

How can one of the world's most famous churches be in danger of actually falling down?
One of the most iconic churches in the world is in serious danger. Reports say concern is so high among experts that emergency work is required to prevent further damage at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Gay marriage in church in Scotland threatens more division for world Anglicans
Gay weddings in British churches are expected to be legalised for the first time next week with the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) likely to change their definition of marriage.

Christian candidates in the spotlight: 'Gay cure' and Brexit in Brighton
With the General Election 2017 just days away Christian Today is zooming in on some crucial battleground seats where Christian candidates are in the spotlight.

Restored church for ancient Christian community lifts hopes of new unity in Cyprus
A restored 14th century church of Ayia Marina Skyllouras in Nicosia, Cyprus has been handed to the island's tiny Maronite Christian community.

Living in a 'post-truth' world: The incredible things we can accomplish if we look through the eyes of Jesus
Now is the time when the Church as the Body of Christ has to hold firm and witness through our words â and more importantly, our actions â what it means to be followers of Jesus.

'The light shines in the darkness': Finding hope after Manchester
Churches in Manchester are continuing to help the city grieve following the devastating terror attack last week.

Donald Trump's Muslim ban could be reinstated within just two weeks
Donald Trump's so-called Muslim ban could be reinstated in just two weeks after the White House asked the US Supreme Court to intervene.

Scripture Union - Famous evangelical organisation marks 150th anniversary
One of the most well-known names in the evangelical Christian world is marking its 150th anniversary today. Scripture Union, which began on 2 June 1867 in Islington, North London, is celebrating its 150th birthday.

Trump climate cop-out could 'end US supremacy' on the world stage
Churches, bishops, the pope and Christian charities are uniting in horror at Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 Paris climate change agreement.