Carey Lodge

Escaped Chibok schoolgirl: I thank God for the lives of my fellow captives
The international community must not give up hope in finding the missing schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria two years ago, one of the young women who managed to escape has said.

4 simple ways to recharge your spiritual life
We so easily fall into the trap of letting our spiritual life fall by the wayside, so how do we break that pattern?

Chinese bishop who was persecuted for his faith dies aged 90
A Chinese bishop who refused to join a government organisation set up to monitor Catholics has died aged 90.

Majority of Americans believe Church has major role in racial reconciliation
The overwhelming majority of evangelical Christians in the US believe that churches have an important role to play in racial reconciliation, a new study has found.

'Fear and panic' among Christian refugees harassed and abused for their faith
There is "fear and panic" among non-Muslim refugees in Germany, it was said on Monday, as human rights organisations warned that up to 40,000 Christian and other religious minority refugees are being harassed for their faith in asylum centres.
Germany: 'Islamist motive' behind train stabbing that killed one, injured three
One man has been killed and three injured in a knife attack near Munich that police said appeared to have an Islamist motive.

111 United Methodist Church clergy come out as gay ahead of general conference
More than 100 United Methodist Church clergy have come out as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender ahead of the Church's General Conference this week.

Canada wildfire: Evacuees gather to pray as fire rages on
Hundreds gathered to pray for Fort McMurray on Sunday, as the wildfire that has forced thousands to evacuate their homes continues to rage on.

Persecuted Christians in North Africa receive smuggled Bibles
Constant prayer has helped Christians to smuggle in Bibles and training materials for pastors in a North African country where believers face persecution.

Missionary pastor injured and wife killed in motorcycle crash
Tyus Butler, who leads the Labor of the Field church in Anderson, was seriously injured and his wife killed in a motorcycle accident in South Carolina on Saturday.

Pakistan: Christians protest plan to demolish four churches
Four churches are set to be torn down to make way for a train line in Pakistan, under plans campaigners have said will "belittle Christians".

New research suggests prayer helps reduce addiction
Prayer could help people addicted to alcohol experience fewer cravings, according to a new study.

10 stunning pictures of Orthodox Christians celebrating Easter
On May 1, Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter Sunday, just over month after Western Churches celebrated the day on March 27.

Report: Religious freedom under 'serious and sustained assault' around the world
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom found that religious liberty has deteriorated across the globe, with abuses committed by both state and non-state actors.

10 Bible verses for when you're facing a tough decision
In some circumstances, God will speak to us specifically about our choices, while in others he seems to be silent. But we can always trust that he wants the best for us.

Faith groups and NGOs urge international action on Syria: 'We cannot stand by in the face of this catastrophe'
More than 80 international NGOs and faith groups have issued an urgent plea to world leaders to stop the escalating crisis in Syria.