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Most Christians not sharing the Gospel
A new survey suggests that Christians are not sharing their faith despite many feeling the responsibility to do so.

Stephen Baldwin stars in new US faith-based sitcom, Rock and a Hard Place
Stephen Baldwin is to star in family-friendly faith-based sitcom about a small town pastor who unexpectedly inherits the bar directly across the street from his church.
Lebanese library torched after blasphemy accusation
A huge library of books collected by a 72-year-old Greek Orthodox priest, but used by the whole community, was torched in Lebanon last Friday after he was accused of insulting Islam.

Friendship and peace at Epiphany service
Two Muslim sheikhs were at a Welsh church on Sunday to take part in an Epiphany service as a sign of friendship and peace with Christians.

Pennywise planning for the year ahead
Arwyn Bailey, of the Association of Christian Financial Advisers, shares his money-saving tips for the coming year.

Churches asked to become blood and organ 'donor churches'
Churches up and down the UK have been challenged to become 'donor churches' and encourage blood and organ donation in their communities through a new campaign.

In our secular world, museums have replaced the Church as the domicile of solace, reflection and inspiration
Thoughts on the Church and museums

A name fit for a king: would you call your baby 'Messiah'?
Three-quarters of Americans believe parents should be able to call their child "Messiah" if they want to

A daily schedule built around God, rather than the other way round
Jemma Regis shares how she became closer to God in her new book God's Romantic Getaway

Fears for most vulnerable as austerity continues
George Osborne announced in Birmingham today that 2014 will be the year of what he called "hard truths" as he warned of further austerity.

Grace Church Highlands: A growing church in Enfield
Grace Church Highlands has grown from around 50 members to 120 in the seven years since it was founded.

Disagreements over CofE's alternative baptism service
There are mixed feelings in the Church of England over a proposed alternative baptism service

God's Cadets: BBC documentary explores being in The Salvation Army
A documentary exploring the joys and hardships of cadets as they work towards becoming officers in The Salvation Army will air on the BBC this week.

Getting fit in 2014 : Does it really matter?
God sees the heart but our bodies are also temples of the Holy Spirit that should honour God

Asia Bibi writes to Pope Francis: 'Only God can liberate me'
The Catholic Pakistani mother sentenced to death for blasphemy, spoke in her letter about the hardship she is experiencing in prison and her hope to one day be freed
Egypt: Copt killed by gunshot wound on New Year's Eve
Christian reportedly shot by Muslim Brotherhood protesters, then refused treatment