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Jeff Lucas on faith, doubt and why the idea of the Christian celebrity is 'dreadful'

International speaker, author and pastor Jeff Lucas opens up about his faith journey, the pressures of leading a church and being honest when faith is hard

'Soul Surfer' Bethany Hamilton: 'I overcame everything through Jesus'

Pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack in Hawaii aged 13, shares how a strong faith in Christ has helped her get through her toughest times

Wind blows 'bouncy castle' 20ft in air; 2 children in serious condition [Photo]

Two children in serious condition after airborne 'bouncy house' drops them from the sky.

Shane Claiborne: Why Christians can't support the death penalty

Following the botched execution of Oklahoma prisoner Clayton Lockett on April 29, social activist, bestselling author and leading member of the New Monasticism movement Shane Claiborne has offered his thoughts on the death penalty.

Rick Springfield on Christianity: I wanted a connection with God

The "Jessie's girl" singer says the plotline for his new book Magnificent Vibration was inspired by this question he had about God: "If I had a connection to God, what would I say?"

Rachel Held Evans: Faithfulness is more important than 'winning' theological arguments

US blogger Rachel Held Evans has criticised the condemnation she has recently experienced from conservative Christians, again taking to her website to express her thoughts as the debate on homosexuality continues

What do we do when God doesn't make sense?

How should we react to the unexpected, or even the unwanted?

'God is pro-choice,' claims US radio host

A US radio host has hit out at pro-life Christians, using Scripture to suggest that God endorses abortion.

Engagement is not utopia

My experience of engagement has been a joyful yet sobering one because God in His mercy continually brings me to a place where I see my desperate need to die to myself, repent concerning the idols I have put in place of God to satisfy and complete me, and have my eyes fixed on the author of life Jesus Christ.

Hillsong Colour Conference reminds women of God's unique love for each of His daughters

Women were encouraged at Wembley Arena with a reminder of God's love for them: "There is no portion control, no lack."

What makes us human? Limited in ourselves, made whole in Christ, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury shared his thoughts on humanity with Radio 2

Alister McGrath on what we can learn from CS Lewis about faith and life

The apologist is back this spring with his second book on Lewis: Deep Magic Dragons & Talking Mice, which makes the bold claim that reading CS Lewis can change your life. We caught up with the Oxford based professor to find out more

'Kitsch Jesus': Have we sold the Saviour short with 'Hallmark card' representations?

Popular Christian writer, speaker and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey has written a blog which examining our portrayal of Jesus, and questions the way that we have come to understand him.

Joyce Meyer: 'Courage is moving forward even when you feel afraid'

A new blog post from best-selling author and Christian speaker Joyce Meyer encourages Christians to "choose boldness" and step into the fullness of life that God offers, no matter how frightening it may seem.

From fear to faith ... Making the leap

Unhealthy fear can be crippling but God makes it clear that we don't have to live that way

Jesus is the difference in times of trial as well as times of peace

One Easter, I came close to losing my life, this Easter I basked in the joy of sunshine and ice cream with friends. Whatever my Easter looks like, the reality of Jesus in my life is always worth celebrating