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Teenager shares how ballet helped her heal after she was sexually abused
When Ophelia Martin Weber dances, she feels free. And the passionate ballet dancer now shares how dancing has helped her overcome a traumatic childhood experience.

Jessa Duggar congratulates sister Jill for successful delivery of Israel David
Jessa Duggar, of 19 Kids and Counting, has become an aunt once again after sister Jill finally gave birth to Baby Dilly, and she is happily congratulating the first-time mother.

José Mourinho: I pray to God every day, but never about football
Chelsea manager José Mourinho has spoken out about his deep Christian faith, but has also admitted he never prays to God about football.

Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard on baby's birth: We look forward to this great new journey called parenthood
Derick and Jill Duggar from 19 Kids and Counting are now the proud parents of a healthy young boy named Israel David, and the couple cannot wait to experience the joys of parenthood.

Matt Maher talks about his song 'Deliverer' and how he used his son's fear of the dark to write it
Contemporary Christian singer Matt Maher is sharing his journey while writing the lyrics to the song "Deliverer," and how he used his son's fear of the dark to complete it.

The only way to stop terrorism is by the Gospel transforming would-be attackers - Garissa vigil
Christian students in Nairobi are today fasting and praying for those involved in the attack at Garissa University in eastern Kenya.

Walter Scott shooting: the rise and rise of police racism in the US
Last Saturday, an unarmed black man was shot five times by a white police officer in North Charleston, South Carolina, in an incident that is becoming frighteningly familiar.

Liberia could break up over move to make it a 'Christian nation', say protesters
Baptist, Roman Catholic and other faith leaders have spoken out against a proposal which has gained wide support.

Most UK mission agencies will disappear by 2050, warns former Wycliffe director
As the number of Christians declines, the number of agencies is growing - and it's not sustainable, warns Eddie Arthur.

Islamic State release more than 200 Yazidi captives
ISIS freed more than 200 Yazidis on Wednesday, after taking them captive in Iraq last summer.

Tribunal rules against Christian employee who offered to pray for Muslim colleague
An employment tribunal has ruled that an NHS trust was right to discipline an occupational therapist for offering to pray for a Muslim colleague and giving her a Christian book.

Scottish Catholic Church faces major structural change due to unprecedented decline
The Catholic Church is facing massive structural reorganisation in Scotland in the face of unprecedented decline in numbers of priests and parishes, according to a pastoral letter to clergy and laity.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer 70 years on: 10 quotes you need to read
70 years ago today, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was murdered by the Nazis aged 39. Krish Kandiah reflects on his wisdom.

Thousands raised online for florist who refused same sex wedding
Thousands of dollars have been raised in online donations for another Christian business owner caught up in the US debate over same-sex marriage.

Cannabis plants with street value of £75,000 found in Edinburgh church
Cannabis plants that would be worth £75,500 on the street have been seized from a disused Episcopal church in Edinburgh.

Gays shouldn't face discrimination from Christian businesses, says US poll
A new poll also shows support for same-sex marriages.