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The Christian choice in the general election? Between Corbyn as John the Baptist and May as Deborah
The Christian choice in the general election? Between Corbyn as John the Baptist and May as Deborah

New Research shows how the majority of Christians will vote in the 2017 General Election taking place today, as well as some underlying viewpoints and values that they will take into consideration when casting their final vote.

Why did people in the Old Testament tear their robes?
Why did people in the Old Testament tear their robes?

Several verses in the Bible talk about the tearing of garments. But what was behind this custom?

How do I know if I\'m really a Christian?
How do I know if I'm really a Christian?

There are an estimated 2.2 billion Christians and counting around the world, with different doctrines and practices – but what exactly makes a 'Christian'?

Muslim, Christian leaders condemn desecration of Marawi cathedral in Philippines
Muslim, Christian leaders condemn desecration of Marawi cathedral in Philippines

A Catholic bishop and a top ranking Muslim cleric has condemned the desecration of a cathedral and the destruction of its holy images by an Islamic group in Marawi, the Philippines.

Do you have an \'emergency strategy\' for temptation?
Do you have an 'emergency strategy' for temptation?

When faced with temptation, what does the Bible tell Christians to do? Should Christians wait and pray for the strength to overcome their temptations, or should they flee from it as soon as possible?

Finding it tough to guard your heart?  Here is a word of encouragement for you
Finding it tough to guard your heart? Here is a word of encouragement for you

Everyone who's ever tried to guard their heart against all sorts of impurities and wrongs knows that it's not an easy thing to do. Why does the heart require much effort to guard?

What to do when the circumstances around you are dire and you\'re losing heart
What to do when the circumstances around you are dire and you're losing heart

We're all going through unpleasant situations. At times, the circumstances that surround us become overwhelmingly depressive or saddening that our hearts begin to feel weak and helpless against them. What do we do when that happens?

From a life of drugs to church:  How Jesus changed my life
From a life of drugs to church: How Jesus changed my life

The transformation by the power of God's word of the life of a former drug dealer and gang member who grew up in a rough neighbourhood in South East London where crime and violence was the norm.

Why is walking by faith so difficult to do?
Why is walking by faith so difficult to do?

The life that God calls all believers to is based on what we believe in, not what we can see.

Bible passages to reassure you of God\'s unfailing love for you when things are hard
Bible passages to reassure you of God's unfailing love for you when things are hard

These words from the Bible will help you to be strong in trying times.

5 Bible verses to find help in times of extreme loneliness
5 Bible verses to find help in times of extreme loneliness

Only God can perfectly fill that loneliness in your heart.

How do I know who God wants for me to marry?
How do I know who God wants for me to marry?

If we want to know who God plans to give to us to be our spouse, we need to seek Him first, not the spouse we long for.

\'Chelsea, by the Grace of God, came first!\' Church celebrates Chelsea Premiership win
'Chelsea, by the Grace of God, came first!' Church celebrates Chelsea Premiership win

A church in Ghana's has held a thanks-giving service for Chelsea football club following the recent Premiership success of the side, which is hugely popular in the country.

How the Parable of the Great Banquet speaks to Christians in an age of terror
How the Parable of the Great Banquet speaks to Christians in an age of terror

The public shaming of the rich man was deliberately designed to humiliate him and break off relations between them forever.

Christian Pakistani sewage worker dies after doctors refuse to touch him on Ramadan fast
Christian Pakistani sewage worker dies after doctors refuse to touch him on Ramadan fast

A Pakistani sewage worker has died after three doctors refused to touch him as blood would make them 'unclean'.

Going to Church helps you to live longer, says study
Going to Church helps you to live longer, says study

Many people attend churches because it helps them to stay grounded in their faith and offers spiritual guidance for their situations. However, a new study has found that attending church may help you live longer.