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John Piper's 'thankfulness' at Lecrae's 'divorce' from white evangelicalism is good news for the Church
John Piper has expressed 'thankfulness and hope' after popular black Christian musician Lecrae said he was 'loosening ties' with 'white evangelicalism' after recieving a backlash for publicly condemning systemic racism in the US.

Coptic Christian girl returns home after kidnapping and 'conversion' to Islam
A 16-year-old Coptic Christian girl has been released and returned to her family following 92 days in Islamist captivity outside Cairo, Egypt. She had been kidnapped to be 'converted to Islam, then married off or sold' before police found her.

How the Mothers' Union is changing lives today
Members touch the lives of over two thirds of a million people each year, of whom over 100,000 are in Britain and Ireland â so the 'comfort zone' is already quite wide.

Martyr, scholar, Reformation rebel: Was William Tyndale England's Martin Luther?
Today is the church feast day of William Tyndale, the scholar, rebel and martyr who was executed on this day in 1536. Tyndale's legacy endures to this day â was he England's Martin Luther?

Pakistani boys arrested for burning Qur'anic texts in latest blasphemy controversy
Two Pakistani non-Muslim boys have been arrested for alleged blasphemy, in the latest case involving the country's strict and controversial blasphemy laws.

'Survivor' season 35 updates: This season's winner probably a woman, according to show's host
Longtime-running reality survival competition series "Survivor" is just down to its first two episodes of season 35, but already fans are discussing on various forums and news sites on who is the most likely winner of the current installment of the show.

Selena Gomez rumors: Singer wants The Weeknd to ask her hand in marriage?
It looks like popular singer and former Disney Chanel actress Selena Gomez is ready to settle down! After lying low and getting her health back in light of her Lupus disease, reports say that Gomez is apparently itching to tie the knot with her current boyfriend, popular singer The Weeknd.

'Luke Cage' season 2 spoilers: Iron Fist set to make an appearance in show
Last seen together in Marvel's mini-series "The Defenders," it looks like Danny Rand a.k.a. the Iron Fist (Finn Jones) will make a reappearance to Luke Cage's (Mike Colter) life, as the former is set to star in at least one episode of the second installment of "Marvel's Luke Cage."

Surreal adventure game 'Anamorphine' coming soon to PS4 and PS VR
"Anamorphine" tells the story of Tyler, as he explores his significant experiences in the past to confront the issues he's currently having with his wife Elena, as she falls prey to depression that snatches her of the ability to perceive things and moments positively.

Donald Trump meets Las Vegas pastors, thanks them 'for being there'
The President met Pastor Charles Gibbs and his 23-year-old niece Danae who survived being shot during the massacre

Christian survivor of Las Vegas shooting says it wasn't God's fault and she forgives gunman for the 'evil' he did
16-year-old Lynette Martinez said she recovering from the ordeal by reading God's Word, worshipping and praying.

Former Prime Minister would have been interviewed under caution for allegations of sexual abuse if he were still alive
After a two-year investigation into allegations of sexual abuse made against Sir Edward Heath, Wiltshire Police have issued a report stating that seven allegations of rape and sexual assault would have warranted the former Prime Minister being interviewed under criminal caution had he still been alive.

Cash for godliness: Will the world's first 'Christian Bitcoin' catch on?
'Christ Coin' - the world's first Christian 'cryptocurrency' is breaking new ground, and offers financial reward for godly deeds. But what's a 'cryptocurrency' anyway, and should the church get on board?

Sudanese government arrests church's leaders in attempt to take over denomination
Observers fear a campaign is being made by the Sudanese government to take country of the country's churches as Sudanese police have detained eight church leaders in the last six weeks.

Mark Driscoll is back after exactly three years... so how did it happen?
Too soon, anyone? The extraordinary return to public prominence of 'Pastor' Mark Driscoll, who was this week announced as the latest recruit to faith-based mega-blog Patheos, will surprise few people.

Anglican leaders rebuked for sanctions on Scots: 'You should have greater concerns'
Anglican leaders around the world should have 'far greater concerns' than sanctioning churches that permit same-sex marriage, the head of the Scottish Episcopal Church has said.