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'All Is Not Lost': The Album You Need To Hear In 2017
In January 2017 'The Brilliance' will release their sophomore album 'All Is Not Lost', and Christian Today had the chance to review it. Here's what you can expect, and why it's the perfect album to open up 2017.

Biblical 'Thinker' Dug Up In Israel Dates From The Time Of Abraham And Isaac
This little "thinker" from the time of the first books of the Bible would have had a lot to ponder. He was carved roughly 2,000 years before the birth of Christ, in Yehud, an ancient city in Israel.

Man Shot Dead During Mass As Violence Against Christians Continues In Colombia
Violence against Christians in Colombia continues after a man was shot dead during mass in the south western city of Cali on Tuesday.

Catholic Apology For Genocide In Rwanda Is Profoundly Inadequate, Says Government
The government of Rwanda has issued a stinging rebuke to the country's Catholic bishops over their recent apology for the part played by church members in the 1994 genocide.

The Crown: Why Christians Should Watch Neftlix's Royal Drama
Netflix's latest drama is about the early years of Queen Elizabeth II, in which God and religion are prominent themes. Here's why you should watch it.

Christian Students Plead For Prestigious College To Become 'Sanctuary' To Prevent Deportations
Students at a leading Christian college in the United States are calling for it to become a "sanctuary" to prevent some foreign students from being identified to the Trump administration.

Former Labour Minister To Take On Religion At The BBC
James Purnell, the former Labour minister who is head of radio and education at the BBC, is to take on religion as part of his remit.

Besty DeVos, Billionaire Christian Philanthropist, To Head Education For Donald Trump
Donald Trump has chosen an influential conservative Christian woman who is a highly respected billionaire and philanthropist as his Education Secretary.

Thanksgiving: 10 Bible Verses To Remind Us Of God's Blessings
Thankfulness is a scriptural principle; God's people have always expressed their thankfulness for his blessings.

Shocking Rise In Religious Persecution Fuelled By 'Islamist Hyper-Extremism' â Report
The emergence of "Islamist hyper-extremism" is primarily responsible for a shocking rise in religious persecution across the world, according to a new report released on Thursday.

Gospel Legend Shirley Caesar Goes Viral At Thanksgiving With #UNameIt Challenge
The latest viral video sensation is sweeping America in time for Thanksgiving, but it's come from an unusal source â pastor and gospel legend Shirley Caesar.

Five People Sentenced To Death By Hanging For 'Brick Kiln' Murders Of Pakistani Christian Couple
Five people in Pakistan have been convicted and sentenced to death by hanging over the brutal 'brick kiln' murders of Shahzad and Shama Bibi in Pakistan more than two years ago.

Iraqi Christians Revisit Historic Town Abandoned By ISIS
Just weeks after their town was liberated from Islamic State, Iraqi Christians have begun to return to Bartella to see what is left of their homes and belongings.

Christian Convert From Islam Is Released After Nearly 7 Years in Jail
Tohar Haydarov has been released six years into his 10-year sentence by Uzbek authorities.

Hundreds Of Pentecostal Christians To Gather In London For Landmark Meeting
Hundreds will mark the UK's first ever National Pentecostal Symposium in London on Saturday.

Church Pastors Launch Expletive-Filled Advent Devotional
Two justice-campaigning Lutheran ministers have launched an online advent resource with a title and tone which many Christians might find problematic.