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Trump restates ban on Muslims entering US: 'They're destroying Europe'
Donald Trump has said Muslim migrants are "destroying Europe" as he reasserted his policy to ban Muslims from entering the United States.

Nigeria: How the Church can stop Boko Haram
The Boko Haram insurgency has roots in northern Nigeria that go deep into the country's history.

Imam accused by Cameron of supporting ISIS: I wish I could sue him
Suliman Gani, the iman at the centre of a row between David Cameron and Labour Mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan, has said he wishes he could sue the Prime Minister.

What to do if your children don't want to go to church any more
Krish Kandiah suggests different ways to counter your children's Sunday morning blues.

Your office needs Jesus more badly than you think
Think about your office right now. Could it actually be time for Jesus Christ to come to your work and workmates, bringing the hope and life that come along with the gospel that we profess?

Zika virus in the USA: some states ill prepared to fight disease, experts warn
The age-old adage has always reminded us that prevention is better than cure, but areas in the United States seemed not to have taken heed of this in the face of the possibility that the dangerous Zika virus will spread in the country.

Benefits of being part of a church community
When Jesus established the foundation of the church, He had in mind a strong body where members were connected to each other. Looking at the God-given template of the church, it was always meant to be a community that one could become part of.

The Ascension: Three things it tells us about Jesus
Today is Ascension Day, when the Church commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven.

When to know that your church is ready to plant another church
The apostolic mandate works on a template of constant church planting across borders and even within communities. Jesus has called us to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18-20) and the way He calls us to do so is to establish church communities.

The one tiny word that could transform your relationship
Sarah Abell on the inter-dependency of marriage.

Scientists see bigger chances of finding intelligent life outside Earth: Exoplanets' discovery changes outlook
Scientists now think that there is a really low probability that the Earth is the only place in the entire universe which serves as a dwelling place to an advanced form of civilization.

Church will allow same-sex weddings in my lifetime - Scottish Tory leader
The Church of Scotland will allow same-sex weddings in the near future, according to Ruth Davidson

Pakistan: Christians protest plan to demolish four churches
Four churches are set to be torn down to make way for a train line in Pakistan, under plans campaigners have said will "belittle Christians".

New research suggests prayer helps reduce addiction
Prayer could help people addicted to alcohol experience fewer cravings, according to a new study.

Feeling weak? 10 Bible verses on the power of God
Here are 10 Bible verses for when we are feeling overwhelmed, reminding us that the power of God lives inside us.

Playing God? Biotech firm seeks to bring brain-dead patients back to life in novel project
An American biotechnology firm will soon begin groundbreaking trials to test a new technique to bring clinically dead patients back to life by regenerating their brains, after the company secured ethical approval from state health watchdogs.