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There is hope for people with mental health - Kay Warren
Kay and Rick Warren hosted their first ever Gathering on Mental Health and the Church on Friday in memory of their son Matthew, who took his own life after a lifelong struggle with mental health in April last year

First same-sex weddings take place after gay marriage becomes legal
Church of England "accepts" that gay marriage is now legal in England and Wales

Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin 'Conscious uncoupling': A philosophy that's easier on the grown-ups than the kids
These delicately-chosen words, while great for the adults, may do little more than mask the inevitable pain that accompanies relationship breakdown

'Corrective actions' at Mark Driscoll's church 'bearing fruit'
Reconciliation process is underway at Mars Hill Church and "corrective actions" have been taken following allegations against Pastor Mark Driscoll

'Jesus is Muslim' billboards concern Christians
The billboards have been funded by the group behind the website Ask-A-Muslim.com and come with straplines like "Muslims love Jesus too" and "Jesus is Muslim"

Calls to repeal blasphemy laws after latest death sentence for Christian
The Glasgow-based Global Minorities Alliance has called upon Pakistan to repeal its notorious blasphemy laws following Thursday's death sentence for a Christian street sweeper.

Methodists in Brazil for start of Street Child World Cup
A group of Methodists have flown over to Brazil for the Street Child World Cup, which kicks off today in Rio de Janeiro.

Welsh rugby players reveal sensitive side this Mothering Sunday
Forget male bravado, the South Wales Scorpions rugby team will be paying tribute to mums this Mothering Sunday by sporting the logo of Christian charity Mothers' Union on their shirt collars

Churches must uphold distinctiveness of marriage
With the first gay wedding ceremonies set to take place tonight, churches are being urged to demonstrate the distinctiveness of Christian marriage as a lifelong commitment that puts children first

Brian Houston hits back at claims he believes God and Allah are the same
The senior pastor of Hillsong Church has released a statement countering allegations that he believes Muslims and Christians worship the same God.

Making sense of life in a mixed-up world: God has let us in on the secret
So many things in life are a mystery to us, but God wants to let us in on the ultimate secret

The importance of praise
Praise is one of the most powerful weapons a believer has in silencing the enemy and withstanding circumstances that would otherwise make us crumble

Does God have a sense of humour?
Comedian and Christian Paul Kerensa talks to us about God's sense of humour and how he draws the line between funny and offensive
Washington mudslide: Oso church reaches out
Oso Community Chapel is the only church on a 30-mile stretch of State Route 530, the roadway sliced in half March 22 by a massive landslide in Oso, Washington, that killed at least 14 people and destroyed some 50 homes.

3,000 Syrian Christians flee Armenian village as Islamist rebels take control
Reports of desecrated churches, looted houses: locals blame Turkish complicity

Blasphemy death sentence for Christian road sweeper in Pakistan
The Christian father-of-three from Lahore was sentenced to death at a private hearing. The accusation followed a row with a Muslim friend over property