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New devotionals for the changes we can make today

Change the way you live one day at a time with the help of Tony Miles' humorous new book of devotionals.

Indian Christians celebrate early election results

In a clear indication of the people of India yearning for "secularism" over "communalism", the Congress-led UPA is headed to win the monthlong elections over the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

CSW calls for UN and ASEAN envoys to Burma

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has called on the United Nations (UN) and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to send envoys to Burma to secure the release of Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, currently held in Insein Prison.

Australians 'hush' for homelessness

Thousands of Australians stay silent in fundraiser for country's 105,000 homeless men, women and children.

Grenville launches new family-friendly 'Storybook' series

Grenville Educational Media have just released a new series of children’s “Storybook” DVDs featuring short stories told by Nicky Clinch and Hannah Storey.

Kingdom Bank takes over Stewardship's insurance business

Kingdom Bank has announced its takeover of the insurance business of the financial support services charity Stewardship.

Baptists to invite people Back to Church again in September

Baptists will be inviting people ‘back to church’ again in September after an amazing response in 2008.

Christian Aid achieves Investors in People standard

International development agency Christian Aid has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People standard in the UK and Ireland.

Change your lifestyle to change your church, says Oloyede

Britain’s black majority and white majority churches will have to move out of their comfort zones if they are to become truly multi-cultural.

Critics agree: Dan Brown needs to do more research

While secular scientists and religious fundamentalists may find themselves at odds over many issues, they’ve come to the same conclusion on one point at least.

No ‘deliberate suppression’ of Christian views in media, says producer

Award-winning TV and radio producer John Forrest says he does not think there is a “deliberate suppression” of Christian views in the media.

French bishop speaks against 'barbarism' of embryo research

The French government has been accused of promoting “barbarism” after recommending the legalisation of embryo research.

Murdered Pakistani girl may not receive justice

The murderers of a young Pakistani Christian girl may never be brought to justice as authorities end their search for her killers.

Five year old Christian boy kidnapped and killed in Iraq

A five year old Christian boy has reportedly been kidnapped and executed by an unknown group who demanded a ransom of $50,000 for his release.

Westminster Dean encourages Christian nurses to share faith

The Dean of Westminster, the Very Rev John Hall, says Christians have increasingly been forced to keep their faith to themselves rather than use it as a force for good in public life.

Cambridge students drop Jesus from mealtime prayers

Students at Neham College, Cambridge, have removed references to Jesus in a prayer of thanks before formal dinners and have introduced a secular prayer to be said in its place.