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'God blessed me,' says Justin Bieber as he opens up about depression and drug abuse
'God blessed me,' says Justin Bieber as he opens up about depression and drug abuse

Justin Bieber has opened up about the "terrible decisions" he made in the past and how he has managed to move on with help from God and some close people in his life.

Carrie Lam's withdrawal of extradition bill is 'far too little, far too late'
Carrie Lam's withdrawal of extradition bill is 'far too little, far too late'

The withdrawal of the controversial extradition bill that sparked angry protests across Hong Kong for weeks on end is "far too little, far too late", a Christian human rights campaigner has said.

Christian girl Leah Sharibu is alive, says government official
Christian girl Leah Sharibu is alive, says government official

A statement released by the special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari said that the 16-year-old, abucted from her school by militants last year, is still alive.

Richard Jackson named as next Bishop of Hereford
Richard Jackson named as next Bishop of Hereford

Richard Jackson, the current Suffragan Bishop of Lewes in East Sussex, will be moving north in the New Year when he becomes the 106th Bishop of Hereford.

Former Lib Dem leader Tim Farron regrets not sharing his Christian faith more
Former Lib Dem leader Tim Farron regrets not sharing his Christian faith more

The former Lib Dem leader and Christian said at the launch of his book, A Better Ambition, that not sharing his faith enough with his party colleagues was one of his "main failings"

The amazing dad fighting period poverty
The amazing dad fighting period poverty

Many women in the world are subjected to period poverty, but thanks to some special dads in Uganda, local girls are being given the chance to escape the difficulties that monthly menstruation brings.

Churches are reaping the benefits of secular partnerships - study
Churches are reaping the benefits of secular partnerships - study

A new study has found that churches are turning to secular voluntary organisations to support their communities - and are reaping some unexpected benefits in the process.

Wycliffe Bible Translators building on Wales' rich Christian heritage
Wycliffe Bible Translators building on Wales' rich Christian heritage

The charity is looking to build on the rich legacy of mission and Bible translation work by Welsh Christians.

6-year-old girl in coma for a month after being beaten for Christian faith in Vietnam
6-year-old girl in coma for a month after being beaten for Christian faith in Vietnam

A 6-year-old girl was in a coma for a month after being badly beaten because of her Christian faith by villagers in Vietnam.

Welsh Church leaders say no-deal Brexit will hurt region's economy and disadvantaged areas
Welsh Church leaders say no-deal Brexit will hurt region's economy and disadvantaged areas

Welsh Church leaders have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to warn that a no-deal Brexit will be detrimental to the region's economy.

More women training for the priesthood in the Church of England
More women training for the priesthood in the Church of England

For the second year running, there are more women than men entering into training for ordained ministry

Study reveals the enduring popularity of traditional hymns
Study reveals the enduring popularity of traditional hymns

Despite the meteoric rise of contemporary Christian music in the last couple of decades, a new study by LifeWay reveals that the traditional hymn is still a cherished part of church worship.

Saving sex for marriage is good for us
Saving sex for marriage is good for us

Our television programmes, movies, songs, the whole culture promotes sexual anarchy and promiscuity.

Archbishop's concern for 'difficulties' faced by Christians at start of 10-day India visit
Archbishop's concern for 'difficulties' faced by Christians at start of 10-day India visit

The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of the need to ensure that minority groups in India are respected as he embarks on a 10-day pilgrimage to the country.

'The world is now my parish' - the remarkable legacy of George Whitefield
'The world is now my parish' - the remarkable legacy of George Whitefield

Dr Nigel D Scotland speaks to Christian Today about the remarkable and enduring legacy of this 'Grand Itinerant'.

Justin Bieber: 'God is pulling me through a hard season'
Justin Bieber: 'God is pulling me through a hard season'

Justin Bieber shared a video of himself on Instagram singing at church this week as he shared with fans that he is having a hard time.