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'My Abu Sayyaf Kidnappers Have Come to Know Jesus as Their Saviour,' Says U.S. Missionary Gracia Burnham
"God writes really good stories." The remark came from Gracia Burnham, a U.S. missionary who, together with her husband Martin and 18 others, endured horrific condition at the hands of the notorious Abu Sayyaf jihadist terrorist group in the Philippines who kidnapped them in 2001 and held them captive for a year in the jungles of Mindanao island.
Iraqi Christian Woman Impregnated By ISIS Fighter Refuses to Abort Baby She Named After Her Slain Husband
"He's my son; he's not the son of ISIS." Thus declared Umm Al'aa, a 40-year-old Iraqi Christian woman who gave birth to a boy after being raped by an ISIS fighter in Gogjali, Iraq.
Faith Over Fear: Words From God For Uncertain Times
2016 has been a reminder that nothing is certain in life. What does God says when we're afraid and feel insecure?
Manchester United On A Par With Religion, Says Sporting Director
Manchester United "is akin to religion", the club's sporting director has claimed.
Even In the Devastation Of Iraq, Christians Are Setting Up New Businesses And Starting Over
How the Christian persecution charity Open Doors is helping victims of the war in Iraq rebuild their lives.
Trump And The Middle East: Are There Any Signs Of Hope?
On paper at least, the signs of peace in the Middle East remain as elusive as ever.
Trial Resumes Of Christian Pastors In Sudan Facing Death Penalty
There is "cautious" optimism about the fate of the pastors facing the death penalty for allegedly "spying" and for claiming that Christians are persecuted in Sudan.
The Light Between Oceans: Why It Left Me In Pieces
Krish Kandiah's spoiler-free reflections on The Light Between Oceans, which hits cinemas this week.
Donald Trump Is Going To Be President And Yes, The World Is Coming To An End
Donald Trump will be America's next president, and yes, the world is coming to an end. The "last days" are upon us, but don't worry, they have been for a while.
Evangelicals And The Supreme Court: Why It May Have Swung The Election
"My greatest concern for our country is the direction of the Supreme Court. If there is one reason to vote, this is it."
Did These Evangelical Leaders Exalt Donald Trump Over Jesus?
Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo have spoken out against Christian leaders in the United States who they claim chose to exalt Donald Trump over Jesus.
How Can I Find Calm In This Sea Of Troubles? Archbishop Welby Reflects On Jesus' Words
Christians can seek to be "calm and peace" in a world coming to terms with the result of the US election, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today.
Bethel Church's Bill Johnson: Why I Voted For Trump
The senior pastor of Bethel Church in Redding, California, has announced that he voted for president-elect Donald Trump in Tuesday's US election.
Russian Orthodox Church Welcomes Trump Victory, Blasts Obama's Foreign Policy
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church's external relations department has said the election of Donald Trump as US president "gives hope for improvement of the entire system of international relations".
China Cracks down On Children Attending Church
According to Texas-based watchdog China Aid, authorities in Zhejiang province have begun setting up community cultural centres and holding child-friendly activities at weekends to attract young people, "eliminating the problem of them attending church".
'God Wants Me To Be Here Till The End': Aleppo Pastor Reports Muslim Conversions As War Continues
Many Christians have been forced to flee Aleppo as the violent conflict in Syria continues. However, one pastor is convinced he must stay, and speaks of renewed faith and many new conversions.