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Zambia bans church services as it battles deadly cholera epidemic
Zambia has banned church assemblies in parts of its capital city Lusaka, as the nation fights to deter an epidemic of cholera.

Chinese state destroys Christian megachurch as religious crackdown continues
The Chinese government this week demolished with explosives a notorious Christian megachurch in its Shanxi province, heightening tensions between Chinese Christians and the government's atheistic communist regime.

The reason Christians are being persecuted today â and what we can do about it
What drives this hostility to Christians, and what does it look like on the ground?

Does God still speak in an audible voice? He has to me
Of all the slurs aimed at Christians by atheists, the idea that we're just 'the people who hear voices' is one of the most painful.

Tearfund urges Theresa May to spend overseas aid money in environment clean up
Michael Gove is under pressure to use the government's aid budget to help clean up pollution.

Pope Francis is taking 2,000 poor people to the circus â and animal rights activists object
Pope Francis is to treat some of Rome's poorest people to a day at the circus today â and animal rights activists aren't happy.

Devil mask men attack Manchester Catholic priest, steal charity money
Masked assailants invaded and robbed the home of a Catholic priest in Stockport, Greater Manchester this week. The priest says he feels 'nothing but sadness' for the two thieves who threatened him, locked him in a cupboard and stole £600 set aside for charity.

Former drug dealer tells 'Duck Dynasty' star how a 'little old lady' with a Bible saved her life
It's truly amazing to hear stories of transformation because of God, and Missy Robertson from "Duck Dynasty" was able to talk to one of these persons whose life was changed for the better after she became a Christian.

Those who hide their faith and their goals have 'shallow faith,' says pastor
If a person truly has faith in something, that person has to proclaim it out loud.

Why did Jesus allow Peter to catch a lot of fish, and what can we learn from it?
There is a deep spiritual lesson for us contained within this moment.

3 privileges God gives to His children
God's children are very, very privileged. As God's children, we have many things available for our needs within an arm's reach.

3 things a Christian needs to grow in the Lord
Growth in the Christian life requires some things. Just like a plant needs sunlight, water, and nutrients to grow, every Christian needs some things in order to grow in the Lord.

Why did Jesus describe the Kingdom of God as being like a pearl of great price?
The Lord Jesus described the kingdom of heaven as like a very expensive pearl, one that is rare, cannot be cultured or farmed, and certainly cannot be faked. What can we learn from here?

3 tips to having a great quiet time with God
Our times of devotion to God must be times of focused attention and longing for God, times of complete surrender to Him, done consistently and continually. We are to be serious and persistent in our pursuit of Him if we really want to have a great relationship with Him.

How can I memorize Scripture more effectively? 3 ways how
Hiding scripture in our heart, or keeping it stashed and ready for use in our memory, greatly helps in our walk with God. When we have God's word stored in our hearts, we easily find comfort in times of suffering, encouragement for when we feel weary, and joy for when we are tested. Indeed, memorizing Scripture is a great thing.

Honouring God: 9 Bible verses about glory
The 'glory of God' or the 'glory of the Lord' are common expressions in the Bible.