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Trusting that it will all come together
God already knows what will happen in our lives and will use all our experiences, even the bad ones for our good.
Jesus and archery
Do you know the link between the sport of archery and faith? Read on.
Israel sentences former World Vision aid manager to 12 years for alleged funding of Hamas
The evangelical humanitarian charity World Vision is disappointed that an Israeli court sentenced a former employee to more than a decade behind bars on terrorism charges, saying the judgment against him stands in "sharp contrast" to the facts of the case.
Acts 29 network asks Matt Chandler to 'step aside' from speaking engagements
Global church planting network Acts 29 said it has "asked" the president and chairman of their board, Matt Chandler, "to step aside from Acts 29 speaking engagements" following a decision by The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, to suspend him over his inappropriate communication with a woman who is not his wife on Instagram.
International response to East Africa hunger crisis is 'hugely inadequate'
The international community is not doing enough to mitigate the hunger crisis unfolding across East Africa, Christian Aid has said.
In his final sermon at Saddleback, Rick Warren drives home the purpose driven life
In his final sermon as lead pastor of the California-based Saddleback Church on Sunday, Rick Warren returned to the very first message he delivered to a small group of strangers in 1980 to start the church.
Younger people are more likely to pray than older generations
Younger people in the UK are more likely to pray than older generations, new research by the Church of England has found.
Myanmar urged to release former UK ambassador
A Christian organisation is urging Myanmar to release the former UK ambassador, Vicky Bowman and her husband.
Matt Chandler takes leave of absence over Instagram messages with woman
"In this case, while the messages were not romantic or sexual in nature, the frequency and familiarity of the messages crossed a line," his church elders said.
Assisted suicide campaigners seek talks with Scottish First Minister
Campaigners against proposals to legalise assisted suicide are seeking an urgent meeting with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Whatever happened to congregational prayer?
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, church services used to include a time of congregational prayer.
Longing for the future Eden
We can begin living out that future reality today by resisting division and seeking harmony. How can you play your part in restoring God's harmony in the world this week?
China releases Early Rain house church member after 12 days in jail
China's Early Rain Covenant Church says one of its members, who was arrested in a raid during a recent worship service and suffered while in detention due to his medical condition, has been released on bail and had a celebratory dinner with his family.
China shuts down historic house church for refusing to join state-controlled movement
Authorities in China "liquidated" a historic house church in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, as part of a crackdown on churches that refuse to join the state-controlled Three-Self Church, rights advocates said.
Do Christians who commit suicide go to Heaven? Christian apologists answer
Two Christian apologists have offered their thoughts on whether Christians who die by suicide go to Heaven or Hell when they die.
Hillsong overhauls board in wake of scandals
A string of scandals have prompted big changes at Hillsong.