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Roma Downey turning Christian bestseller, Redeeming Love, into a movie
Roma Downey turning Christian bestseller, Redeeming Love, into a movie

The bestselling allegorical novel Redeeming Love is being adapted into a film that will be produced by Roma Downey ('The Bible") and Cindy Bond ("I Can Only Imagine").

Bethel's Bill Johnson says Christians should not view the miraculous as a 'controversial side issue'
Bethel's Bill Johnson says Christians should not view the miraculous as a 'controversial side issue'

The pastor said miracles were "the heart and nature" of who Jesus was and what He did during His time on earth.

Coronavirus pandemic is a good time for people to start thinking about death and Heaven - Keith Getty
Coronavirus pandemic is a good time for people to start thinking about death and Heaven - Keith Getty

With the coronavirus pandemic reaching far and wide, Christian hymn writer Keith Getty is encouraging people to start having conversations about death and what happens next.

Coronavirus and Christ: John Piper shares theological reflections on pandemic in free book
Coronavirus and Christ: John Piper shares theological reflections on pandemic in free book

John Piper has released a new book sharing his thoughts on what God might be doing through the coronavirus pandemic.

Christian family movie 'The Pilgrim's Progress' free to watch for a limited time only
Christian family movie 'The Pilgrim's Progress' free to watch for a limited time only

The family-friendly movie has been made available for free streaming to support families struggling to find faith-affirming entertainment during the lockdown.

Greenbelt organisers take 'crushing' decision to cancel festival because of coronavirus
Greenbelt organisers take 'crushing' decision to cancel festival because of coronavirus

The 47th Greenbelt has been postponed until 2021, with ticketholders offered the option of rolling over their tickets to next year's event.

Vicar of Dibley set to return for one-off special
Vicar of Dibley set to return for one-off special

The special will air as part of the BBC's charity Big Night In.

Netflix cancels Messiah series; No season 2 for Mark Burnett produced show
Netflix cancels Messiah series; No season 2 for Mark Burnett produced show

Netflix has cancelled its 'Messiah' series, confirming that there will be no Season 2 of the show, which was produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey.

Andrea Bocelli says he wanted stirring Easter Sunday concert to be 'only a prayer' and not an exhibition
Andrea Bocelli says he wanted stirring Easter Sunday concert to be 'only a prayer' and not an exhibition

The classical singer said he wanted his viral concert from the Duomo cathedral in Milan to be "only a prayer".

Andrea Bocelli brings 'love, healing and hope' with live Easter concert from Duomo di Milano
Andrea Bocelli brings 'love, healing and hope' with live Easter concert from Duomo di Milano

The opera singer cut a lonely figure as he sang Amazing Grace and other Christian songs from the empty Duomo di Milano.

Twilight star says he and wife relied on Christian faith to get through stillbirth of baby girl
Twilight star says he and wife relied on Christian faith to get through stillbirth of baby girl

Kellan Lutz and his wife Brittany suffered the tragic loss of their baby girl at six and a half months in February.

Actor Jon Voight is praying that God would take away 'curse' of the coronavirus
Actor Jon Voight is praying that God would take away 'curse' of the coronavirus

The Midnight Cowboy star, whose daughter is Angelina Jolie, added that he hopes that the pandemic will cause people to love each other more.

Transformers star's pastor father dies of coronavirus
Transformers star's pastor father dies of coronavirus

Transformers: Age of Extinction star Sophia Myles has reported that her dad, a former church vicar, has passed away from coronavirus.

'God is in this' - Dolly Parton tells fans to 'keep the faith' during coronavirus pandemic
'God is in this' - Dolly Parton tells fans to 'keep the faith' during coronavirus pandemic

The country music legend believes God has a lesson for people in the present crisis.

Priest plays Amazing Grace full blast from his car to 'lift spirits' during coronavirus lockdown
Priest plays Amazing Grace full blast from his car to 'lift spirits' during coronavirus lockdown

With churches encouraged to get creative in reaching people during the coronavirus lockdown, one London pastor did just that by driving down a residential street and playing the classic hymn "Amazing Grace" at full volume from the back of his car.

Jesus is the same in every season, even a pandemic, says Matt Redman
Jesus is the same in every season, even a pandemic, says Matt Redman

Matt Redman is encouraging people to "sing unchanging truth" as coronavirus continues to spread around the world.