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Government's budget is 'immoral' and 'a far cry from Jesus' teaching', says Christian financial charity
Even with the government's U-turn on the 45p tax rate cut, the mini-budget remains "immoral, unjust and a far cry from Jesus' teaching", Christians have said.

Life, death and legacy
Most of us don't want to talk about death, even though it's one of the three things that are guaranteed to all of us in life, the other two being taxes and change.

When prayer is both hard and easy
My wife survived her first bout with cancer and now has to go through a procedure every 3-6 months to remove pre-cancerous lesions from her body. I have two options open to me where my prayers for her are concerned.

What makes God proud of us?
While the world struggles to find itself right-side-up again after all the upheaval of the past couple of years, Jesus wants us to shine our lights bright like a lighthouse for those who are trying to find land.

After death of Mahsa Amini, Christians condemn oppression and discrimination in Iran
As the death of Mahsa Amini continues to stir global protests, Iranian Christians are adding their voices to the condemnation being expressed over the treatment of women and enforced wearing of the hijab in Iran.

Dwelling on the beauty of the Lord
Remembering the beauty of the Lord can ready us for worship, can melt away the sense of duty, and can drive us further in our faith journey.

Dangerous idea: the goodness of suffering
Life will be tough, and it will be easy to look down upon yourself or look up enviously at those appearing at surface level to be more well off, but rather than living in lamentation or jealously, in setting our minds to God above, we find rest and a goal that nothing in this world can ever compare to.

Killing of Christians at 'epidemic levels' in Nigeria
"This is an all-encompassing strategy of wiping the entire Christian population from our ancestral land and the face of the earth."

Forced to choose between faith and family in Somalia
For Lula, like so many other Somalis, believing in Christ forced her into a stark choice: her faith or her family.

Unique piece of Scotland's religious history saved after £2m restoration
The 16th century heraldic ceiling of St Machar's Cathedral, Aberdeen, comprises 48 coats of arms including that of Pope Leo X, King James V of Scotland, Henry VIII of England and many of the royal houses of Europe.

Finding healing from past hurts
In the nature of the world, interacting with people and doing life, impacts and injuries in life occur. How we react to these injuries I believe will determine whether we end up with a long-term scab or scar.

What do you want from work?
I want to encourage you to understand the limits of what work can provide, and look to a greater hope.

Dante Bowe issues public apology after Maverick City Music paused relationship
Grammy Award-winning singer Dante Bowe has released a statement apologizing for his behavior after Maverick City Music said they would be "pausing" their professional relationship with him.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury says sacred tabots should be returned to Ethiopia
Lord Carey, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, says that a tabot held by Westminster Abbey should be returned to its native Ethiopia.

Russia's war in Ukraine is 'unacceptable' - Pope
Pope Francis also described it as "repugnant, senseless aggression, barbaric" and "sacrilegious".

Noticing the changing seasons
How often do we take notice of these seasons and allow the changes to stir us to action?