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Why it is so difficult to stop yourself from sinning? Here are 3 possible reasons why
Why it is so difficult to stop yourself from sinning? Here are 3 possible reasons why

Many of us will not want to admit it, but when we sin, it's because we like what we're doing

How can Christians avoid a 'fake Christmas'?
How can Christians avoid a 'fake Christmas'?

These days, when people think of Christmas, they think of Santa Claus and reindeers, gifts, and maybe even a festive elf or two. But if these figures are all that remind people of the holidays, then Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship said they are appreciating nothing more than a "fake Christmas."

Beth Moore recalls past sexual assault, urges people to say 'no' to perpetrators
Beth Moore recalls past sexual assault, urges people to say 'no' to perpetrators

More and more people are speaking up against sexual assault nowadays, and popular Christian speaker and author Beth Moore is one of them.

Pastor saves church from robbery by praying: 'Leave in Jesus' name'
Pastor saves church from robbery by praying: 'Leave in Jesus' name'

Prayer is the most powerful weapon against evil, and Dr. Julius Zant, a pastor from Maryland, was able to prove it.

Billy Graham's son recalls the time his father featured in a Johnny Cash song: 'You might enjoy it'
Billy Graham's son recalls the time his father featured in a Johnny Cash song: 'You might enjoy it'

Billy Graham is a world-renowned evangelist, minister, author, and even a TV host. But did you know that he can also include singer in his long list of credentials?

Bishop of Leeds: Brexit feeds Russian agenda to destabilise West
Bishop of Leeds: Brexit feeds Russian agenda to destabilise West

The Bishop of Leeds is warning that Brexit is playing into a Russian plot to destabilise the West and create insecurity.

Churches urged to back #TruthToPower campaign to see entire Bible read in Parliament Square in 2018
Churches urged to back #TruthToPower campaign to see entire Bible read in Parliament Square in 2018

Church leaders around the UK are being urged to back a vision to see the entire Bible read out loud in Parliament Square throughout 2018.

'Cherish your family and home': Grenfell children give heartbreaking Christmas message
'Cherish your family and home': Grenfell children give heartbreaking Christmas message

A group of five children who survived the Grenfell Tower disaster will tell the public to cherish their families and appreciate their homes in a message to be broadcast on Christmas Day.

Parish churches could host multi-faith worship in battle to stay open
Parish churches could host multi-faith worship in battle to stay open

Parish churches must be available for new and different purposes, including the possibility of multi-faith worship, if they are to stay open, a review is insisting today.

'In Christ Alone': Keith and Kristyn Getty sing hymns and carols for Vice President Mike Pence
'In Christ Alone': Keith and Kristyn Getty sing hymns and carols for Vice President Mike Pence

Thousands of people in Washington DC have been singing traditional Christmas carols this week, courtesy of Keith Getty OBE and Kristyn Getty, the preeminent writers and performers of modern hymns including 'In Christ Alone'.

EXCLUSIVE: Top BBC presenter says corporation's 'liberal' journalists need to be educated about religion
EXCLUSIVE: Top BBC presenter says corporation's 'liberal' journalists need to be educated about religion

'Liberal' BBC journalists still need to be given more 'education' when it comes to religion, a senior corporation presenter has said as he cautiously welcomed today's publication of an internal review into boosting coverage of the faiths.

Cardinal Bernard Law, symbol of Catholic Church's abuse scandal, dies in Rome aged 86
Cardinal Bernard Law, symbol of Catholic Church's abuse scandal, dies in Rome aged 86

Cardinal Bernard Law, the former Archbishop of Boston who eventually became known for his role in covering up sexual abuse scandals in the Catholic Church after he resigned in 2002, has died. He was 86.

6 Bible verses for your friends this Christmas
6 Bible verses for your friends this Christmas

It's extra special when you realise God, the creator of heaven and earth, is speaking to you through the words someone has written you.

Tim Keller: Evangelicals are viewed with 'fury' and 'disgust' because of taint of Trump and Moore
Tim Keller: Evangelicals are viewed with 'fury' and 'disgust' because of taint of Trump and Moore

Tim Keller, the prominent megachurch leader in New York, is claiming there is a future for evangelicalism in the US.

Bath Abbey given green light to remove historic pews despite protests from heritage campaigners
Bath Abbey given green light to remove historic pews despite protests from heritage campaigners

A church court has ruled that officials at the Grade-1 listed Bath Abbey can remove its historic Victorian pews on the grounds that more people could be attracted for popular events such as concerts and bake sales.

BBC to boost religion coverage after review criticises its portrayal of believers
BBC to boost religion coverage after review criticises its portrayal of believers

The BBC will increase its coverage of different religions following a year-long review published today which found that people of all faiths were 'often absent, poorly presented or satirised'.