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From Rastafarian to Christian preacher: one man\'s story of cutting off his dreadlocks and opening his heart to Jesus
From Rastafarian to Christian preacher: one man's story of cutting off his dreadlocks and opening his heart to Jesus

Making the decision to become a Christian can present many obstacles, not least if your family all share a different belief. Overcoming such challenges was something that McKenhum Prendegast had to do when he chose to abandon the teachings of his Rastafarian upbringing for a Christian faith.

Jesus\' Transfiguration: How the mountain-top experiences help us in the valley
Jesus' Transfiguration: How the mountain-top experiences help us in the valley

One of the great stories in Matthew, Mark and Luke is the Transfiguration of Jesus.

Martyred Christian missionary\'s remains found in Japan
Martyred Christian missionary's remains found in Japan

The grave of a Catholic priest who died in captivity in Japan more than 300 years ago has been identified, according to Japanese authorities.

Egyptian Coptic Christian proven innocent of \'Facebook blasphemy\' after 3 years in prison
Egyptian Coptic Christian proven innocent of 'Facebook blasphemy' after 3 years in prison

An Egpytian Coptic Christian has been proven innocent after having served more than half his six year sentence for defamation of Islam, according to World Watch Monitor.

Tennessee votes to make Bible its official book
Tennessee votes to make Bible its official book

Tennessee has reinforced its reputation as a Bible Belt state by voting to make the Bible its "official" book.

Egalitarian prayer space at Western Wall challenged by Israeli Archaeological Council
Egalitarian prayer space at Western Wall challenged by Israeli Archaeological Council

The Archaeological Council of Israel has warned that a planned egalitarian prayer space at the Western Wall would cause major damage to the world heritage site.

A respected bishop worked for company caught up in Panama Papers row
A respected bishop worked for company caught up in Panama Papers row

A respected Pentecostal bishop in the Bahamas was vice-president of the controversial fund run by UK Prime Minister David Cameron's father.

Pakistani priest urges Christians to pray for terrorists after Lahore massacre
Pakistani priest urges Christians to pray for terrorists after Lahore massacre

Rev Fayaz Adman, who lost 27 family members in a suicide attack in Peshawar in September 2013, told Christian Today about the importance of praying for the terrorists attacking Christians in Pakistan.

How the Internet is killing Bible study, and our spiritual health
How the Internet is killing Bible study, and our spiritual health

Words, printed or on screen, open our minds to new possibilities. But is it possible to read too much?

Cheltenham churches unite for first Christian arts festival
Cheltenham churches unite for first Christian arts festival

Each year the UK's roster of festivals expands as more and more organisers debut their celebrations of music, arts and culture. This year, a Christian festival has found its way onto that ever-growing list.

US presiding bishop fires two top staff members over \'misconduct\'
US presiding bishop fires two top staff members over 'misconduct'

The Primate of The Episcopal Church in the US has sacked two staff members after an investigation found they had "violated established workplace policies".

7 things that Christians can learn from atheists
7 things that Christians can learn from atheists

We might disagree with atheists' beliefs and reasoning about the Christian faith, but there is a lot to learn from friendships with our unbelieving friends, even the ones who aren't very friendly.

Detained Chinese pastor released but placed under surveillance
Detained Chinese pastor released but placed under surveillance

A Chinese pastor who was detained after he opposed the removal of crosses from churches in Zhejiang has been released.

Colorado man wants to build a full-size replica of ancient Jerusalem
Colorado man wants to build a full-size replica of ancient Jerusalem

An American entrepreneur and visionary is planning a huge – and very expensive – religious theme park that will take years to complete and cost tens of millions of dollars.

Patrick Sookhdeo to face Crown Court trial for indecent assault
Patrick Sookhdeo to face Crown Court trial for indecent assault

Patrick Sookhdeo has been sent for trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court on a charge of indecent assault.

Nigeria: One Christian pastor killed and two released after kidnapping at church camp
Nigeria: One Christian pastor killed and two released after kidnapping at church camp

Two of the three pastors captured in Kaduna state during a church-camp prayer meeting have been released, while the third died after being abandoned in the wild, according to Morning Star News.