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After the tsunami: How one diplomat found hope through faith and fiction
After the tsunami: How one diplomat found hope through faith and fiction

Ian Proud suffered from PTSD for many years after working in the aftermath of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami and his faith journey was a massive part of that recovery process. Still affected by the experience over two decades later, he decided to channel all of his emotions into a new novel, Searching.

Making cohabitation equal with marriage is 'unfair', Christians argue
Making cohabitation equal with marriage is 'unfair', Christians argue

The government says its plans will "protect women and meet the needs of modern relationships".

Charity Commission opens case into Essex church
Charity Commission opens case into Essex church

Stephen Clayden has rejected any claims that his church is bigoted.

Four sentenced to death over terror attack on Nigerian church
Four sentenced to death over terror attack on Nigerian church

Over 40 people died in the attack during a Pentecost Sunday service in 2022.

Belfast churches 'heartbroken' over unrest
Belfast churches 'heartbroken' over unrest

Belfast churches are praying for their city and the nation after another night of unrest following a brutal knife attack. 

Praying for the World Cup
Praying for the World Cup

Let's pray that in a world of conflict and division the World Cup may bring joy to many this summer. 

Pride and the Gospel: the way of self or the way of Christ?
Pride and the Gospel: the way of self or the way of Christ?

As Christians, our understanding of pride is shaped not primarily by culture, but by Scripture.

Campaign urging greater support for Christian education
Campaign urging greater support for Christian education

Unite for Education founder, Niel Deepnarain, said Christians must be willing to engage publicly with educational issues rather than remain silent.

Welsh reverend speaks of culture of fear over LGBT issues
Welsh reverend speaks of culture of fear over LGBT issues

Many people have already left the Church in Wales over its stance on same-sex relationships, an evangelical leader has said.

Reddit users declare small Welsh church best place in the world
Reddit users declare small Welsh church best place in the world

Users voted to eliminate one half of a map until only one location remained.

Appeals for calm after knife attack in Northern Ireland
Appeals for calm after knife attack in Northern Ireland

The Archbishop of Armagh has appealed for peace after a "brutal" knife attack in Belfast on Tuesday. 

Huge poll shows no public desire for assisted suicide
Huge poll shows no public desire for assisted suicide

A poll of over 10,000 people has suggested limited public support for reviving the failed Kim Leadbeater bill to legalise assisted suicide.

Churches must disciple well and listen well in response to rise of Christian nationalism 
Churches must disciple well and listen well in response to rise of Christian nationalism 

Churches have a task on their hands to raise standards of theological literacy in their congregations amid growing Christian nationalism, while at the same time listening to and engaging with the concerns of people in their flock. 

Tributes paid to Operation Mobilisation co-founder Dale Rhoton
Tributes paid to Operation Mobilisation co-founder Dale Rhoton

Tributes have been paid to Dale Rhoton, one of the co-founders of international mission organisation Operation Mobilisation (OM), after his death at the age of 88.

Doctors should work for good of the patient, not facilitate suicide, says Christian Medical Fellowship
Doctors should work for good of the patient, not facilitate suicide, says Christian Medical Fellowship

Suicide is always a tragedy that should be resisted, the CMF suggested.

Parents play decisive role in passing faith to the next generation, study finds
Parents play decisive role in passing faith to the next generation, study finds

Parents who actively practise and discuss their faith at home are significantly more likely to see their children remain committed Christians into adulthood, according to a major new study.