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Communication breakdown: 3 things you can do when you and your spouse aren't speaking to each other
Communication breakdown: 3 things you can do when you and your spouse aren't speaking to each other

If you're getting to the point where you're treating each other more like dorm roommates, there's a problem.

Salvation is free, but why is following Christ so costly?
Salvation is free, but why is following Christ so costly?

salvation is a free gift, but following Christ is something we have to work hard for. Here's why.

5 things Christians should do in preparation for 2018
5 things Christians should do in preparation for 2018

I'm sure we all have faced good and bad experiences this year, but there's no point in keeping it all and carrying it with us next year.

One saying that is so common in the church it can be dangerous
One saying that is so common in the church it can be dangerous

Sometimes saying can become so familiar we don't stop to think whether they are actually true or not.

3 ways Christian couples can partner to fulfill their callings in the Lord
3 ways Christian couples can partner to fulfill their callings in the Lord

God has designed marriage to be so effective that He only had to create just one couple to fulfill His plan. This couple, however, failed because they did not do what they were supposed to do as a team.

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez go to church together after rekindling their romance
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez go to church together after rekindling their romance

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are back together, and they are better than ever thanks to a common denominator - God.

How Christians can thank God even when life is bad
How Christians can thank God even when life is bad

It's easy to be thankful when things are working out well. But what about the times when everything that can go wrong has already gone wrong, and nothing else is going right?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to make 'vows before God,' reveals archbishop of Canterbury
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to make 'vows before God,' reveals archbishop of Canterbury

People are really excited for another royal wedding after England's Prince Harry announced his engagement to "Suits" star Meghan Markle, and the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is one of those who are "absolutely delighted" by the news.

Why I changed my mind about Christmas commercialism
Why I changed my mind about Christmas commercialism

Lights on water are lovely; many a brutalist city centre has been enlightened and enlivened by a civic winter wonderland; and we all need cheering up.

Texas scholars find ancient text containing 'secret teachings of Jesus'
Texas scholars find ancient text containing 'secret teachings of Jesus'

The oldest-known Greek copy of an apocryphal Christian writing about the secret teachings of Jesus' to his brother James has been uncovered at Oxford University.

Donald Trump's UK visit postponed indefinitely amid row over far-right tweets

Plans for Donald Trump to visit the UK as early as January have been shelved as tensions between the US President and Theresa May ramped up.

#GodWithUs: CofE gets creatively evangelical with new Christmas campaign
#GodWithUs: CofE gets creatively evangelical with new Christmas campaign

The Church of England has launched #GodWithUs, its Advent and Christmas campaign 'aimed at encouraging millions to experience the love of God' this festive season.

Pope Francis speaks of 'Rohingya' in first public reference during Asia visit

Pope Francis has broken a diplomatic taboo and referred to the Rohingya people by name for the first time on his visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Sausage rolls and beard oils: 6 alternative Advent calendars to amuse and bewilder
Sausage rolls and beard oils: 6 alternative Advent calendars to amuse and bewilder

From Greggs to Hot Wheels, everyone has a novelty Advent calendar now. What can Christians learn from them?

Persian refugee consecrated as new Bishop of Loughborough
Persian refugee consecrated as new Bishop of Loughborough

An Iranian refugee was consecrated as Bishop of Loughborough in a landmark service at Canterbury Cathedral on Thursday.

Public confidence in clergy hits an all-time low – but they still score higher than politicians
Public confidence in clergy hits an all-time low – but they still score higher than politicians

Public confidence in priests and clergy hit an all-time low this year, according to Ipsos MORI's respected Veracity Index.