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Christians worldwide unite in prayer for God to supernaturally touch more Muslims in last days of Ramadan
Christians worldwide unite in prayer for God to supernaturally touch more Muslims in last days of Ramadan

As more and more Muslims continue to turn to Jesus Christ in what has become a global phenomenon, Christian ministries from the United States, Europe and the Middle East are joining together in prayer for God to supernaturally reach out to more Muslims with His message of love.

Jesus brings hope to troubled Greece as Hellenic Ministries see distribution of God\'s Word leading to \'great harvest\'
Jesus brings hope to troubled Greece as Hellenic Ministries see distribution of God's Word leading to 'great harvest'

Greece, considered the cradle of Western civilisation, has fallen into dark times—its economy in dire straits, with millions of refugees coming in while thousands of its brightest minds leaving and seeking greener pastures.

Bible memorisation secrets revealed: Man who can recite 20 books of Scripture shows his techniques
Bible memorisation secrets revealed: Man who can recite 20 books of Scripture shows his techniques

In Proverbs 7:2, Jesus says, "Guard my words as your most precious possession. Write them down and also keep them deep within your heart."

Ex Pope Benedict says he stopped Vatican\'s \'powerful gay lobby\'
Ex Pope Benedict says he stopped Vatican's 'powerful gay lobby'

Former Pope Benedict says in his memoirs that no-one pressured him to resign but alleges that a "gay lobby" in the Vatican had tried to influence decisions

Presbyterian Church U.S.A. caught reciting Muslim prayer
Presbyterian Church U.S.A. caught reciting Muslim prayer

The Presbyterian Church U.S.A. (PCUSA) caused a stir after a Muslim prayer was recited at its General Assembly held last week in Portland, Oregon.

What reasons would draw Americans to church? Survey reveals
What reasons would draw Americans to church? Survey reveals

If invited by a friend, Americans who don't go to church said they would attend an event to help make a neighborhood safer that is sponsored by a local Christian church rather than go to a worship service, a survey said.

Church calls for underage sexual assault victims to be named
Church calls for underage sexual assault victims to be named

A Kansas church is asking for the identity of two under-age girls who were the victims of sexual assault at a holiday Bible school to be revealed by the court.

South Africa: Megachurch pastor apologises for preaching \'racist\' sermon
South Africa: Megachurch pastor apologises for preaching 'racist' sermon

A South African megachurch pastor has apologised after preaching a sermon that implied that white people work harder than black people, following threats from Julius Malema.

Ultra-conservative Society of St Pius X accuses Pope Francis of causing Church \'painful confusion\'
Ultra-conservative Society of St Pius X accuses Pope Francis of causing Church 'painful confusion'

An ultra-conservative group of Catholic bishops has apparently abandoned efforts to reconcile with Rome, after accusing Pope Francis of causing 'painful confusion' on Wednesday.

Evangelicals in the Church of England urge \'biblical\' view on sexuality
Evangelicals in the Church of England urge 'biblical' view on sexuality

Unity is being placed ahead of a shared commitment to biblical truth, evangelicals warn.

Vicar prays for \'new direction\' for thief who stole late wife\'s jewellery
Vicar prays for 'new direction' for thief who stole late wife's jewellery

Vicar who challenged a burglar stealing his late wife's jewellery said he hoped the man would "find a new direction" in prison.

Story of Jesus to be told anew - in Virtual Reality
Story of Jesus to be told anew - in Virtual Reality

VR is taking off as a consumer technology and an increasing number of productions are being made available – and now a new virtual reality film will take viewers inside the life of Jesus.

Feast of St Peter and St Paul 2016: How and why do we celebrate these early church heroes?
Feast of St Peter and St Paul 2016: How and why do we celebrate these early church heroes?

Today is the feast day of St Peter and St Paul. The two Biblical figures pioneered the gospel in Rome and they have been jointly celebrated with this feast day since 258 AD.

United Methodist Church nominates three openly gay clergy to be bishops
United Methodist Church nominates three openly gay clergy to be bishops

Three openly gay candidates have been nominated for bishop in the United Methodist Church.

Church pastor accused of seeking sex with minor commits suicide
Church pastor accused of seeking sex with minor commits suicide

A pastor charged with seeking sex with a minor committed suicide on Monday.

Iceland: Iraqi teen dragged out of church by police, now faces deportation
Iceland: Iraqi teen dragged out of church by police, now faces deportation

A 16-year-old Iraqi was among the asylum seekers forcibly removed from a church in Iceland by police, and is now facing deportation.