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Bible study in Donald Trump\'s Christian-friendly White House is a weekly event for the first time in a hundred years
Bible study in Donald Trump's Christian-friendly White House is a weekly event for the first time in a hundred years

Donald Trump has opened the doors of the White House wide open to Christian leaders since he became President and now a weekly Cabinet Bible study takes place with high level leaders like Mike Pence and Jeff Sessions.

\'We are coming for you and your family:\' Christian bridal store owners threatened with violence after refusing wedding dress for lesbian wedding
'We are coming for you and your family:' Christian bridal store owners threatened with violence after refusing wedding dress for lesbian wedding

The owners of W.W. Bridal Boutique in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, have received verbal abuse and threats of violence to them and their loved ones, as well as store staff because of their refusal to serve a lesbian.

A gift from God: 7 Bible verses about rest
A gift from God: 7 Bible verses about rest

A change in the rhythm of our lives is good for us. We can, at times, relax and indulge ourselves a little without feeling guilty about it.

\'An eye for an eye\': What the Bible tells us about revenge
'An eye for an eye': What the Bible tells us about revenge

'An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind,' said Gandhi.

Evangelical leader welcomes firing of foul-mouthed White House spokesman Anthony Scaramucci
Evangelical leader welcomes firing of foul-mouthed White House spokesman Anthony Scaramucci

The influential evangelical leader who called on Donald Trump to fire his recently appointed White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci has welcomed his removal as 'the best decision'.

Faith, works and a way out of the guilt trap
Faith, works and a way out of the guilt trap

Give your money, your time, your expertise, your spare room, give until you bleed, spend yourself until you are used up and even then keep giving. Otherwise your declarations of faith are empty words.

Israeli police raid Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem, arrest 33 over Temple Mount clashes
Israeli police raid Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem, arrest 33 over Temple Mount clashes

Thirty-three people including seven minors have been arrested in East Jerusalem after dozens of Israeli police raided the homes of those suspected of involvement in the violent clashes over security at the Temple Mount.

Nearly 100 evangelical leaders visited Trump\'s White House for briefings last week
Nearly 100 evangelical leaders visited Trump's White House for briefings last week

Donald Trump's White House expanded its engagement with faith leaders last week by holding three different 'listening sessions' featuring nearly 100 different Christian leaders and activists, according to The Christian Post.

Under Trump, number of churches offering sanctuary for illegal immigrants doubles – but few take the risk
Under Trump, number of churches offering sanctuary for illegal immigrants doubles – but few take the risk

The number of American churches declaring themselves sanctuaries for illegal immigrants has more than doubled since Donald Trump was elected as US President, but only a dozen people are known to be taking refuge in them to avoid deportation.

Ethiopian Christian brutally attacked with machetes by Muslim gang because he was evangelising
Ethiopian Christian brutally attacked with machetes by Muslim gang because he was evangelising

An Ethiopian Christian man suffered deep wounds to the back of his head when he was attacked by a group of local Muslims with machetes while at home alone because he had been evangelising, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).

How is the Hebrew Bible different from the Christian Old Testament?
How is the Hebrew Bible different from the Christian Old Testament?

I once encountered a tourist who wanted to buy a Bible from the Holy Land and after learning I was a believer and had lived here for many years, he began to ask my opinion.

Defiant Venezuela president mocks Trump after US sanctions
Defiant Venezuela president mocks Trump after US sanctions

Oil-rich but economically ailing Venezuela awaited a fresh wave of protests against the unpopular Maduro.

Praising God in everything: Horatius Bonar, pastor and hymn writer
Praising God in everything: Horatius Bonar, pastor and hymn writer

One of the great 19th century hymn writers was Horatius Bonar, who died on this day in 1889.

Shane Claiborne challenges Jerry Falwell to debate Trump and Jesus
Shane Claiborne challenges Jerry Falwell to debate Trump and Jesus

Radical Christian Shane Claiborne has challenged Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jnr to a public debate following the defeat in the Senate of a bill aimed at repealing Obamacare.

7 ways to help your children encounter God this summer
7 ways to help your children encounter God this summer

I love the summer holidays, and remember as a child those long lazy days paddling in streams, flying kites and building dens made of sticks.

Shining light or shrinking violet: Did Jesus contradict himself?
Shining light or shrinking violet: Did Jesus contradict himself?

There's a puzzle at the heart of Christian living: are good deeds meant to be public – a living light to the world – or purely private, as hidden and humble as can be? Jesus seems to have said both. Did Christ contradict himself?