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3 things you can do to grow spiritually
3 things you can do to grow spiritually

We can be a Christian for many years and yet still remain a baby in the faith.

6-year-old touches the hearts of gang members in viral video telling them \'Jesus will help you\'
6-year-old touches the hearts of gang members in viral video telling them 'Jesus will help you'

A video message for an end to gun violence from a six-year-old boy is touching the hearts of even gang members, so much so that it has stopped them from pulling the trigger on their intended targets.

How to reach out to people you don\'t like
How to reach out to people you don't like

We all have at least person we're not comfortable with

Egypt's Copts: Our government is failing us after fourth ISIS attack in six months

Egyptian Christians are accusing the government of failing to protect them after an ISIS-claimed attack killed at least 29 and injured at least 20 more.

Angela Merkel\'s stunning slapdown of Donald Trump
Angela Merkel's stunning slapdown of Donald Trump

Europe can no longer completely rely on its allies, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday, pointing to bruising meetings of G7 wealthy nations and NATO last week.

Is religion the root of terror?
Is religion the root of terror?

Is it primarily religion that motivates young men like Salman Abedi to carry out there terrible deeds or should we see them as damaged individuals, alienated from society, suffering from depression, convinced that the Western world is against them?

When is Father\'s Day? Warnings and advice for churches on the difficulties of Father\'s Day
When is Father's Day? Warnings and advice for churches on the difficulties of Father's Day

Father's Day! That Sunday most dreaded by church leaders, rivalled only by the challenges of Mother's Day.

\'A perfect storm\': Could this mean the end of Christian missionaries?
'A perfect storm': Could this mean the end of Christian missionaries?

Things are changing and in future the world of missionaries and mission agencies will look very different.

How should Christians talk to children about terrorism after Manchester?
How should Christians talk to children about terrorism after Manchester?

My heart breaks for all the families who lost children and adults in the Manchester attack.

Donald Trump Muslim ban could head to Supreme Court
Donald Trump Muslim ban could head to Supreme Court

The fate of President Donald Trump's order to ban travelers from six predominantly Muslim nations, blocked by federal courts, may soon be in the hands of the conservative-majority Supreme Court, where his appointee Neil Gorsuch could help settle the matter.

Besieged by Islamists: Philippine city in lockdown
Besieged by Islamists: Philippine city in lockdown

The Philippine city of Iligan was overflowing with evacuees and on lockdown on Monday over fears Islamist militants had sneaked out of nearby Marawi, where troops were battling to drive out gunmen holed up in buildings for a seventh day.

White House refuses to hold Ramadan event for first time in 20 years
White House refuses to hold Ramadan event for first time in 20 years

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has declined a request to host an event to mark Islam's holy month of Ramadan, two U.S. officials said, apparently breaking with a bipartisan tradition in place with few exceptions for nearly 20 years.

Portland attack: Donald Trump under pressure to condemn anti-Muslim murders
Portland attack: Donald Trump under pressure to condemn anti-Muslim murders

A man fatally stabbed two passengers aboard a Portland, Oregon, commuter train after they tried to stop him from harassing two young women who appeared to be Muslim, police said on Saturday.

Thy Kingdom Come: Why it's important to say sorry
Thy Kingdom Come: Why it's important to say sorry

The Archdeacon of Hackney has spoken of the need for repentance and forgiveness in the midst of the 'busyness' of life.

Tory landslide win in doubt as five polls show Labour closing

Four opinion polls published on Saturday showed that May's lead had contracted by a range of two to six percentage points.

Bodies of civilians found dumped near Philippines city besieged by Islamists
Bodies of civilians found dumped near Philippines city besieged by Islamists

Bodies of what appeared to be executed civilians were found in a ravine outside a besieged Philippine city on Sunday as a six-day occupation by Islamist rebels resisting a military onslaught took a more sinister turn.