More stories in life

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  Kirk Franklin shares painful path to finding biological dad

  Stephanie Velez | Fri 22 Sep 2023 12:47 BST

  Gospel artist Kirk Franklin has released a new documentary about how he finally found his biological father after decades of wondering.

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  TD Jakes' daughter named on Time100 Next list of up-and-coming leaders

  Adelle M Banks | Fri 22 Sep 2023 12:31 BST

  'When your father is T.D. Jakes and you follow his footsteps into the world of ministry, there's a lot of pressure to find your own voice,' said Tyler Perry in tribute.

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  Celebrated footballer Ronaldo gets baptised

  Stephanie Velez | Thu 21 Sep 2023 12:42 BST

  The 47-year-old Brazilian said he felt "truly regenerated".

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  Max Lucado opens up about past struggles with alcohol

  Jennifer Lee | Tue 19 Sep 2023 10:22 BST

  In his new book, God Never Gives Up on You, the bestselling pastor and author reflects on a time when drinking became a way to help him cope with the stress of ministry.

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  Sailing the seven seas for God's purpose

  Operation Mobilisation | Mon 18 Sep 2023 11:46 BST

  There are some of us who feel drawn to experience life at sea. Operation Mobilisation's (OM) Ship Ministry allows Christians to join people from every nation, with diverse backgrounds to serve God, as discovered by four young people who shared their stories.

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  Christian parents are failing to pass on the faith to their children, says Christian researcher

  Leonardo Blair | Fri 15 Sep 2023 9:05 BST

  "Most parents, even born-again parents, do not really think the spiritual component of their child's life is a big deal," writes George Barna in his new book.

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  Tony Evans announces engagement

  Jennifer Lee | Wed 13 Sep 2023 13:57 BST

  Pastor Tony Evans is to marry again four years after the passing of his wife, Lois.

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  Raising young people in faith takes more than parents, study finds

  David Goodwin | Wed 13 Sep 2023 8:53 BST

  A new study from the University of Georgia (UGA) has underlined the important role that engaged congregations and strong faith communities play in helping with the spiritual development of children.

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  Meet the pastor behind that 'quitting the church' essay

  Bob Smietana | Tue 12 Sep 2023 12:24 BST

  A pastor's last thoughts on leaving the ministry sparked a national conversation about clergy health and the future of the church.

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  'The Great Dechurching' explores America's religious exodus

  Bob Smietana | Sat 9 Sep 2023 12:12 BST

  A new study looks at why millions of Americans left church — and what might bring them back.

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  Sarah Young, publicity-shy superstar author of 'Jesus Calling,' dies at 77

  Bob Smietana | Tue 5 Sep 2023 12:08 BST

  First published in 2004, the devotional has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide.

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  Want to grow your faith? Read Psalms

  Jeremy Dover | Mon 4 Sep 2023 13:28 BST

  For thousands of years, the Psalms have provided Jews and Christians with a guide for their faith.