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Kristyn Getty: Why we sing hymns with our children
The early years of a child's life are so significant in shaping how they understand God and the world, and we've found singing hymns to be an effective way to help our girls build their lives upon God's Word.

Cliff Richard's anniversary tour will be live in cinemas
Christian musician Sir Cliff Richard is hitting cinemas on Friday with a live show beamed directly to screens around the country.

Should Christians Raise Their Hands During Worship? Pastors Have Their Say
Should Christians raise their hands during worship services? The motivations behind the act are key to answering the question, two pastors have argued.

Ben Affleck takes break from rehab to go to church with Jennifer Garner
Hollywood actor Ben Affleck took a break from rehab to attend church with his estranged wife Jennifer Garner.

Ruth, The Musical: How an ancient story of women's courage is being told for a new generation
The biblical story of Ruth has inspired poems and paintings for generations. Musicals, not so much.

Narnia goes to Netflix: streaming giant to produce versions of classic stories
Netflix is to develop a 'Narnia universe' based on the classic CS Lewis novels for children.

Debt Saviours: Why for Christians Against Poverty, clients are never just a number
Bradford-based Christians Against Poverty has grown from one man's vision 22 years ago to be a nationally-recognised force for good.

Petrol-head priest appointed as artist-in-residence to Aston Martin
An Anglican priest, artist and classic car fan has landed a dream job combining all his enthusiasms.

Avril Lavigne releases worship song after near-death experience
Pop-rock pioneer of the 2000s, Avril Lavigne has re-emerged after a five-year hiatus with a powerful worship song that reveals her cry to God after encountering a near-death experience.

Child-free by choice: Why it can be something to celebrate
My sister has chosen not to have children and chosen not to be a mother.

Chris Pratt says nothing fills his soul more than sharing his Christian faith with others
Chris Pratt is one of Hollywood's biggest stars but he is also a committed Christian who has used his platform to share his faith more than once, and it seems from his latest comments he has no intention of stopping.

Huge Bible slogan up for 4 Guinness World Records
A huge slogan painted on a bare Mexican hillside is in the running for no less than four Guinness World Records.

Love song to a free, church, festival
A Jesus jamboree, a faith and justice festival featuring all flavours from the length and breadth of our broadest Communion.

Trick your friends into watching BlackkKlansman. It's the right thing to do
The tropes keep coming, thick and fast enough to keep a mainstream, unwoke audience munching on its popcorn while the message of the movie slips sneakily up their coke-straws and into the bloodstream.

Love Christ, love fashion: the Christian brand that's rewriting the rules
Young Christians ought to grow up wanting to be doctors or nurses, or â even better â ministers or missionaries. It's a well-known fact.

Bishop accused of inappropriately touching Ariana Grande is not being investigated, say police
There is no open investigation into a bishop who came under fire for the way he embraced Ariana Grande during Aretha Franklin's funeral, police have said.