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Are white evangelical pastors at odds with their congregants? A new study says no
A new study shows white evangelical clergy are as conservative, if not more so, as the people in their churches.

Faith-based global security ministry helped free kidnapped American nurse, daughter in Haiti
Concilium Inc., a faith-based global security company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, worked with the U.S. State Department and other American law enforcement officials to secure the release of New Hampshire nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her daughter.

A life of extraordinary service - and adventure
Former Royal Air Force (RAF) Squadron Leader and Mission Aviation Fellowship co-founder Jack Hemmings AFC is celebrating his 102nd birthday this month, marking a life of extraordinary service and demonstrating that age has not slowed him down.

(Un)invited
It can hurt to not be invited to things.

Pope Francis calls for AI ethics free from violence and discrimination
Pope Francis wants the next World Day of Peace to focus on the impact, opportunities and dangers of artificial intelligence as the technology develops and influences a growing number of fields, from information to warfare.

13 Eritrean Christians released from prison in response to letter campaign
"We thank the Lord for the freedom of these brothers and sisters who have been released from prison in Eritrea."

Churches have 'big part to play' in ending trafficking
Churches are being encouraged to get involved in the fight against human trafficking and modern-day slavery.

Married people more likely to be 'very happy'
"No subsequent population categorization will yield so large a difference in happiness across so many people."

Salvation Army magazine seller finds love again
Ernie, 81, had no idea that love was actually only around the corner.

Porsche apologises for removing Jesus statue from car advert
Porsche has apologised after being accused of airbrushing out a Jesus statue from the background of one of its car adverts.

Christians in Pakistan risk greater persecution from blasphemy laws, while living in poverty
As if navigating blasphemy laws weren't hardship enough, Christians who live in major cities like Lahore are often relegated to poorly paid and hazardous jobs like sanitation work.

Forgive: why and how?
Should we forgive others for their harshness towards us? And if so, how can we forgive them? As always, Keller's depth of thought, wide reading and research, along with his faithful searching of the Scriptures has produced a helpful but challenging resource.

Living in Love and Faith discussions to continue ahead of next General Synod
A group drawing from different traditions across the Church of England is to meet ahead of the General Synod in November to discuss next steps in the Living in Love and Faith process.

New App Using ChatGPT lets users 'text with' Jesus and other biblical figures
The app replicates an instant messaging platform, allowing users to chat with ChatGPT impersonations of biblical figures, including the apostles, the prophets, Ruth, Job, Lot and more.

British Rowing bans trans-identified males from competing in women's events
The new policy on Competition Eligibility and Procedures, which is to take effect on September 11.

Our limitless God
The possibilities with God are limitless. Yet we can often limit God due to our human thinking.