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Lysa TerKeurst announces divorce, standing 'firm' in faith despite pain
Bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst has announced she and her husband, Art, will be ending their marriage of nearly 30 years after he engaged in "chosen patterns of behavior that dishonor God and the biblical covenant of marriage."
Pastor's wife shot dead at Bible study in Alabama
Police have arrested and charged a 26-year-old Alabama woman with the murder of a pastor's wife after a stray bullet killed her as she attended a church Bible study.
Chris Tucker rejects $10 million for movie role over religious objections to content
Rapper Ice Cube has revealed that actor Chris Tucker, his co-star in the popular 1995 film "Friday," didn't appear in the sequels because of his Christian faith, turning down a $10 million to $12 million offer to portray a character known for cussing and smoking marijuana.
Christians recognised for Covid efforts in New Year Honours list
The New Year Honours list for 2022 includes a number of Christians being recognised for their efforts in response to the pandemic.
Tutu laid to rest at state funeral in Cape Town
The funeral of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died last week aged 90, has taken place in Cape Town.
God is near, says Pope in New Year's Day address
In a world that continues to be rocked by insecurity and the challenges of the pandemic, God is not distant but very near, Pope Francis has said.
How do we measure wellbeing or spiritual health?
We know how many seats we have and how far apart we need to be in a pandemic and can keep track of how many folk come to church once or twice a year, or once a week. But can we pass that economic lens over faith?
Doctors urge Scottish Parliament to reject assisted suicide legislation
Dozens of junior doctors have written to MSPs urging them to vote against legalising assisted suicide in Scotland.
What we can take from this year into the next
With all this year has been, it's time for the next. It's time to move on to 2022.
Are war clouds gathering over Eastern Europe?
The ongoing Russian military build-up may well be a very dangerous game of 'diplomatic high-stakes poker'.
'Prayer is a constant in my life,' says Britney Spears
Britney Spears has credited prayer with getting her through the anguish of her conservatorship.
TikTok is fuelling interest in transgenderism among young people, child advocates warn
Stephanie Davies-Arai of Transgender Trend said TikTok is "hugely influential and it's full of videos that portray medical transition as cool and edgy."
India blocks foreign donations to charity founded by Mother Teresa
The Ministry of Home Affairs has refused to renew the licence of the Missionaries of Charity.
Why aren't Christians more loving?
Gandhi said, "your Christians are so unlike your Christ." So what's the problem? Here are 6 reasons why Christians aren't more loving.
West Africa tipped to be persecution 'hotspot' in 2022
Release International warned that Islamist extremists are gaining ground across Nigeria and the Sahel region of sub-Saharan Africa.
Churches' ministry to those hurt by the pandemic shows 'monumental' growth, study says
The percentage of churches reporting deaths within their membership increased from 17% in the summer to 28% in November, a new report states.