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Over 8 in 10 Americans reported to be concerned about nation\'s moral decline
Over 8 in 10 Americans reported to be concerned about nation's moral decline

More than eight out of 10 Americans are concerned about the direction of moral behaviour, according to Lifeway Research.

Is Franklin Graham selling #FakeNews on Christian persecution?
Is Franklin Graham selling #FakeNews on Christian persecution?

Is Franklin Graham selling #FakeNews about Christian persecution? There seems to be great confusion about the statistics on global Christian martyrdom. Persecution matters, but we undermine it if we over-sell it.

\'God has spoken to me and called me to serve.\' 12 inspiring Florence Nightingale quotes to mark her birthday
'God has spoken to me and called me to serve.' 12 inspiring Florence Nightingale quotes to mark her birthday

Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, who was born this day in 1820, was a prolific writer and correspondent. Many of her wonderful sayings are still inspiring nurses and many others all around the world to this day.

Walking by on the other side: Why we can\'t turn away from the world\'s biggest crisis
Walking by on the other side: Why we can't turn away from the world's biggest crisis

The refugee crisis should consistently be one of the top stories on news bulletins and front pages across the globe. Instead, it seems that as a society, we've half-forgotten about this cataclysmic event. We're only reminded when something truly horrific happens.

America is that \'shining city on a hill\' where people of faith can worship freely – Vice President Mike Pence
America is that 'shining city on a hill' where people of faith can worship freely – Vice President Mike Pence

In more than 100 countries spread to every corner of the globe –- from Iran to Eritrea, Nigeria to North Korea –- more than 215 million Christians confront intimidation, imprisonment, forced conversion, abuse, assault, or worse, for holding to the truths of the Gospel, Pence said after speaking at Franklin Graham's world summit on persecution of Christians.

\'Refuse to be average\': 14 quotes from AW Tozer on life with God
'Refuse to be average': 14 quotes from AW Tozer on life with God

The famous Christian writer and preacher AW Tozer died on this day in 1963. His writings still offer a pastoral yet provocative word to the Church today.

#JusticeForAhok: Mass protests mark jailing of Jakarta\'s Christian governor for blasphemy
#JusticeForAhok: Mass protests mark jailing of Jakarta's Christian governor for blasphemy

There has been flood of anger and upset in Indonesia and across the world following the imprisonment of a Christian politician for blasphemy.

Sudan Christians jailed with Czech aid worker have been released
Sudan Christians jailed with Czech aid worker have been released

Abdumonem Abdumawla and Pastor Hassan Abduraheem Taour, jailed with the Czech aid worker Petr Jasek, were released from prison in Khartoum yesterday,

\'Devil\' Trump mural appears in Rome, shows him kissing Pope Francis
'Devil' Trump mural appears in Rome, shows him kissing Pope Francis

A life-size mural depicting Pope Francis with a saintly halo kissing US President Donald Trump sprouting devil's horns appeared on a wall near the Vatican on Thursday, less than two weeks before they are due to meet.

This is the illness we don\'t talk about – and we should
This is the illness we don't talk about – and we should

There are definitely some awareness campaigns done in jest but this week is Mental Health Awareness week – not a laughing matter.

\'Bible Answer Man\' Hank Hanegraaff has cancer - but says he\'s \'not necessarily\' praying for healing
'Bible Answer Man' Hank Hanegraaff has cancer - but says he's 'not necessarily' praying for healing

Christian radio host Hank Hanegraaff has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called mantle cell lymphoma.

Rick Joyner thinks new mega-prophets will soon predict sports scores. Is it possible?
Rick Joyner thinks new mega-prophets will soon predict sports scores. Is it possible?

This month, pastor and prophetic teacher Rick Joyner suggested that the world is about to see a new wave of mega-prophets, able to see directly into the near future and correctly predict it.

Olive trees are a sign of hope as rebuilding starts in devastated Nineveh towns
Olive trees are a sign of hope as rebuilding starts in devastated Nineveh towns

Ceremonies in three Christian towns in Iraq's devastated Nineveh Plain on Monday marked the start of work to rebuild up to 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed by fighting.

Quantas boss \'face-pied\' by Christian campaigner over gay marriage support
Quantas boss 'face-pied' by Christian campaigner over gay marriage support

The CEO of Australia's Quantas airline has said he'll continue to campaign for same-sex marriage even after a Christian objector rubbed a pie in his face at a business breakfast.

Pope travels to Portugal to canonise two children of Fatima who saw visions of the Virgin Mary
Pope travels to Portugal to canonise two children of Fatima who saw visions of the Virgin Mary

Pope Francis has sent a special video message to the people of Portugal as he prepares to travel to Fatima to canonise on Saturday two of the three children who saw six visions of a woman dressed in white, believed to have been the Virgin Mary.

Dark arts or a healthy stretch? Why Christians should try yoga
Dark arts or a healthy stretch? Why Christians should try yoga

Should Christians do yoga? The Eastern practice is spiritual for some – rooted in the Hindu religion – while for others it's simply a way to keep fit. Christian Today spoke to one avid Christian yoga student to find out why Christians shouldn't fear the ancient art.