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No more sending Bibles across the border to North Korea in balloons, says South Korea
One consequence of the ongoing peace initiatives between South Korea and the US with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been the ban on balloon launches for Christian ministries, who used the tactic to send leaflets and Gospel messages to North Koreans.
#MeToo movement hits Hong Kong's churches as report reveals clergy sexual harassment
A report released on Sunday by the Hong Kong Christian Council (HKCC) has rocked churches in the territory, with revelations of the sexual harassment of women by clergy.
Tortured for Christ: The cost of discipleship for Richard Wurmbrand
On February 29, 1948, Romanian pastor Richard Wurmbrand was arrested on his way to a church service.
Rob Bell's Holy Shift: It's preaching, but not as we know it
I do a thing from the Book of Joshua, a thing from Isaiah. On paper that should not work. It's half theological reflection and half standup comedy and guerilla theatre.
Spiritual wisdom from my garden: 6 lessons to encourage growth
Spending time in the garden and reflecting on my faith have helped me realise a few ways where gardening and growing in the Christian faith marry up.
After Jerusalem, how strong is GAFCON?
Around 2,000 delegates from around the world have returned home from Jerusalem after the third international gathering of the Global Anglican Future Conference, known generally as 'GAFCON'.
Prince William begins Israel visit by honouring Holocaust victims
Britain's Prince William will pay homage on Tuesday to the six million Jews killed in the Nazi Holocaust, in a solemn start to the first official visit by a British royal to Israel and the Palestinian territories.
Christian advocacy group warns of consequences from US decision to withdraw from UNHRC
Persecution watchdog Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has warned that the U.S. government's decision to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) could have a negative impact on the global effort to eradicate human rights abuses.
Balanced diet may significantly decrease risk of cancer death, study finds
Cancer patients who eat a healthy balanced diet are more likely to survive the disease compared to those who consume less nutritious food, a recent study has found.
Ivanka Trump donated $50,000 to church helping immigrant children at US border, evangelical leader says
Presidential daughter Ivanka Trump has reportedly donated $50,000 to a church in Texas after learning about its campaign to provide aid to immigrant children at the US border.
Pastor who shot and killed rampaging Walmart carjacker says it was a 'traumatic experience'
'I am grieved that the shooter's reckless actions endangered and hurt numerous individuals and demanded that he be stopped before doing more harm,' said Pastor David George
Priests in the Philippines want guns to protect themselves
Priests in the Philippines are applying for gun carry permits in record numbers after three of them were murdered during the last six months.
Former Satanist says Christian prayers blocked him from committing acts of evil
A former Satanist has attested to the power of Christian prayers, saying he was prevented from carrying out his evil plans when he encountered a group of intercessors during one of his missions.
Jack Phillips' bakery sees increase in customers after Supreme Court decision
The number of customers at Jack Phillips' Masterpiece Cakeshop has reportedly increased three-fold after US Supreme Court justices ruled in his favor in a lawsuit over his refusal to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding.
Michael Curry: The moment I knew Harry and Meghan loved each other
Bishop Michael Curry has spoken out about how he first became convinced the union between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was destined to be happy.
How could this blind Iraqi refugee memorise 87 chapters of the Bible?
A blind Iraqi refugee has memorised an astonishing 87 chapters of the Bible using a solar-powered audio Bible.