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Making sense of life in a mixed-up world: God has let us in on the secret
Making sense of life in a mixed-up world: God has let us in on the secret

So many things in life are a mystery to us, but God wants to let us in on the ultimate secret

The importance of praise
The importance of praise

Praise is one of the most powerful weapons a believer has in silencing the enemy and withstanding circumstances that would otherwise make us crumble

Does God have a sense of humour?
Does God have a sense of humour?

Comedian and Christian Paul Kerensa talks to us about God's sense of humour and how he draws the line between funny and offensive

Washington mudslide: Oso church reaches out

Oso Community Chapel is the only church on a 30-mile stretch of State Route 530, the roadway sliced in half March 22 by a massive landslide in Oso, Washington, that killed at least 14 people and destroyed some 50 homes.

3,000 Syrian Christians flee Armenian village as Islamist rebels take control
3,000 Syrian Christians flee Armenian village as Islamist rebels take control

Reports of desecrated churches, looted houses: locals blame Turkish complicity

Blasphemy death sentence for Christian road sweeper in Pakistan
Blasphemy death sentence for Christian road sweeper in Pakistan

The Christian father-of-three from Lahore was sentenced to death at a private hearing. The accusation followed a row with a Muslim friend over property

Emma Watson: Biblical story of Noah had to be adapted for screen
Emma Watson: Biblical story of Noah had to be adapted for screen

The British actress, who plays Noah's daughter in the film, says changes had to be made to the original story to give the film more dialogue and roles for women

Do children have the right to a mum and dad?
Do children have the right to a mum and dad?

Professor Robert Lopez has come to the UK to protest the first gay marriage ceremonies, and to argue that children have a natural right to a mother and a father.

Ken Ham calls on atheist comedian Bill Maher to repent after dubbing God a \'psychotic mass murderer\' on HBO\'s Real Time
Ken Ham calls on atheist comedian Bill Maher to repent after dubbing God a 'psychotic mass murderer' on HBO's Real Time

Creationist Ken Ham recently wrote in a blog post calling on atheist comedian Bill Maher to repent for his sins.

Gloucester Cathedral hosts Jesus Christ Superstar
Gloucester Cathedral hosts Jesus Christ Superstar

Gloucester Cathedral is the first cathedral to host Jesus Christ Superstar within its walls this week.

Children\'s charity calls for an end to payday loan ads on kids TV
Children's charity calls for an end to payday loan ads on kids TV

The Children's Society has urged Ofcom to ban payday lenders from advertising during TV programmes aimed at younger generations.

The true cost of climate change
The true cost of climate change

Christian Aid has published a new report detailing the devastating effects of climate change on some of the poorest communities around the world.

Communicating Christianity in the era of the individual
Communicating Christianity in the era of the individual

"We don't talk about 'we' any more. Only 'I'. Unless we want something, then we say 'we have rights', and 'we' is just a tool for 'I'," says Lord Daniel Brennan

Religion doesn\'t cause conflict, fundamentalism does
Religion doesn't cause conflict, fundamentalism does

A panel of experts came together in London last night to consider how religious moderates can deal better with uncompromising hardliners and the conflicts they cause

Russell Crowe: Judging Noah before seeing it borders \'on absolute stupidity\'
Russell Crowe: Judging Noah before seeing it borders 'on absolute stupidity'

Noah star Russell Crowe has hit back at critics of his latest blockbuster, saying the film is "respectful" and "potent"

Former Bishop of Lewes charged with sexual offences

The former Bishop of Gloucester and Bishop of Lewes is to be prosecuted for sexual offences committed against a young boy and man while in office.