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Carl Lentz admits to 'major lies' in teaser trailer for new Hillsong documentary
Carl Lentz admits to 'major lies' in teaser trailer for new Hillsong documentary

Carl Lentz is facing up to the scandal that brought down his leadership at Hillsong New York City.

Grace and mercy at Bethesda
Grace and mercy at Bethesda

Even as I strive towards perfection and to be who God has called me to be, I still make mistakes. Because I know that this is the reality of being a Christian, I want to ensure my heart is always at Bethesda.

The stubborn facts about saving sex: doing things God's way works
The stubborn facts about saving sex: doing things God's way works

Multiple studies confirm the "try before you buy" plan fails marriages.

AI is exciting – and an ethical minefield: 4 essential reads on the risks and concerns about this technology
AI is exciting – and an ethical minefield: 4 essential reads on the risks and concerns about this technology

If you're like me, you've spent a lot of time over the past few months trying to figure out what this AI thing is all about.

The antidote to spiritual blindness
The antidote to spiritual blindness

Everything the enemy does is revealed to us somehow, but sometimes we are blinded by its appearance.

More Americans pray in their car than in a place of worship, survey finds
More Americans pray in their car than in a place of worship, survey finds

A distinct majority of those who pray (87%) said they believed they'd received an answer to their prayers in the last 12 months.

A life well-lived: the legacy of Dr Keith Thomson
A life well-lived: the legacy of Dr Keith Thomson

British anaesthetist Keith Thomson who dedicated himself to improving medical and surgical care in West Africa for more than 30 years through charity Mercy Ships, has passed away, aged 75.

New study suggests thinking about God can make people more generous to outsiders
New study suggests thinking about God can make people more generous to outsiders

The study was a collaboration among researchers looking into how religion affects human behavior. Some thought religion might make people generous to just those who share their faith. Others thought the generosity could extend to people from other groups.

Study links reading the Bible to higher levels of hope
Study links reading the Bible to higher levels of hope

Those who read the Bible have "far more hope" than those who don't, according to a recent survey released as the number of Americans who prioritize Bible reading continues to decline.

There\'s a reason every hit worship song sounds the same
There's a reason every hit worship song sounds the same

On Easter Sunday, the worship band at Bethel Community Church in Redding, California, opened the service with "This Is Amazing Grace," a 2012 hit that has remained one of the most popular worship songs of the past decade.

Chris Pratt describes the moment he met wife Katherine Schwarzenegger at church
Chris Pratt describes the moment he met wife Katherine Schwarzenegger at church

Chris Pratt has described being lovestruck by wife Katherine Schwarzenegger after meeting her at church for the first time.

Debunking 4 myths against Jesus' resurrection
Debunking 4 myths against Jesus' resurrection

Every year at this time we see magazine covers questioning the resurrection of Jesus and whether it actually occurred. Here, I want to investigate the biblical and historical claims about the resurrection and debunk four myths against it.

The religiously unaffiliated celebrate Easter more widely than you'd think
The religiously unaffiliated celebrate Easter more widely than you'd think

Our recent research finds that when it comes to Easter practices, some "nones" are perhaps not as irreligious as they are commonly depicted, especially if their social circles are likely to be celebrating the holiday.

Adult egg hunts and kiddie pools full of gifts: Is Easter the new Christmas?
Adult egg hunts and kiddie pools full of gifts: Is Easter the new Christmas?

At a time when fewer people are going to church, events like the Adult Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt hosted by the Itasca Park District and Village of Itasca are taking off.

Michael W Smith and Andrea Bocelli team up for film about faith, hope and family
Michael W Smith and Andrea Bocelli team up for film about faith, hope and family

The film follows Bocelli and his wife, Veronica, as they travel on horseback through the stunning hills and valleys of the Italian countryside and discuss faith, hope and family with their friends, including Smith.

Over 50,000 signed petition against teen trans book shortlisted for Waterstones prize
Over 50,000 signed petition against teen trans book shortlisted for Waterstones prize

More than 50,000 people signed a petition calling for the removal of a trans book aimed at teenagers from the shortlist for Waterstones' annual Children's Book Prize.