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Alpha leadership conference encourages Christians to put Jesus before celebrity
"It's good to have friends and role models but ultimately only Jesus is a secure model. Jesus is ultimately the only leader."

Leaked document says US Supreme Court will overturn Roe v Wade
The United States Supreme Court is poised to overturn the controversial 1973 decision Roe v. Wade, according to a draft opinion leaked to the public by Politico.

Palestinian farmer discovers artefact linked to Canaanites from the Bible's Old Testament
A Palestinian farmer has discovered the head of a 4,500-year-old statue of Anat, an idol of the ancient people God ordered the Israelites to drive out of the Promised Land for breaking His commandments and worshipping false gods.

Boston City Hall was wrong to prevent Christian group flying flag, court rules
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that city officials in Boston, Massachusetts, were wrong to prohibit a group from flying a Christian flag at city hall.

Why the life of faith needs perseverance
When we give up on something and we do not persevere, we really miss out on seeing the fruits of our hard work, and we don't get to enjoy the ending.

How to embrace failures with joy
It's not always the end destination we need to attain. Usually, the journey along the way teaches us the greatest lessons.

Coptic Christian shot dead at work, assailants set fire to his car and flee
Four unidentified masked men barged into the shop of a young Coptic man in the city of Dabaa in Egypt, shot him in the head 22 times, killing him on the spot, and burned his car before fleeing the scene, according to media reports.

Church of England extends John Smyth review
The Church of England is giving more time to gathering information relating to abuse by the late John Smyth.

Leaving a legacy of faith
My great grandmother lived a faithful life. Although her last years stole much from her in terms of health, mobility, and her ability to communicate, she remained devoted to Christ.

The battle of the mind is a battle we can win
You are not defined by the devil, nor the thoughts or feelings that circulate your mind.

Welby apologises for residential schools in Canada
"I am more sorry than I can say."

Afghanistan: the cost of conversion
Even before the Taliban takeover, Afghans who converted to Christianity were risking their lives. Families who escaped and a former imam who survived a grenade attack after turning to Christ, have been telling their stories to Release International.

Southwark Archdiocese defends cancelling gay author's visit to Catholic school
The Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark has defended its decision to cancel the visit of a gay author to one of its schools.

Church of Scotland's drift towards same-sex marriage is 'very sad'
The Christian Institute has called it a "very sad development" after most presbyteries in the Church of Scotland came out in support of same-sex weddings in its church buildings.

The difference that light makes
If no one could see, no-one could lead, for no-one would know where to go. Light changes all that

Joshua 24:15 and the declaration Christians need to make every day
"...But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord" is an amazingly profound statement by a man who has lived his life with strength and courage. But why would Joshua need to say it at all?