Francis Chan: Christian are praying the wrong prayers, not focusing on God
Many Christians today are praying the wrong way, all too often focused on themselves than on the mission of God, influential preacher and bestselling author Francis Chan lamented..
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A cagefighter for Christ
The Ultimate Fighting Championship\'s Jon \"Bones\" Jones is still the fighting league\'s light heavyweight champion after Saturday night\'s \"UFC 140\", but that doesn\'t mean he\'s forgotten Jesus is the King of Kings.
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Rick Warren's church cancels Christmas service, aim to serve surrounding community
In a rare move, the 20,000-member Saddleback Church in Orange County is canceling all of its worship services during the second weekend in December in order to help facilitate a huge neighborhood volunteer opportunity.
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Study reveals Christians' strong distrust towards atheists
A recent study out of the University of British Columbia has found that distrust is the primary reason religious people don\'t like atheists and suggests atheists are less trusted than rapists in certain situations.
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Candlelight vigil to be held in Perth for supporting human rights in West Papua
Supporters of human rights and political freedom in the Indonesia provinces of Papua and West Papua will hold a candlelight vigil outside Wesley Uniting Church in the City (corner William and Hay Street, Perth) this afternoon, Thursday 1 December 2011 to highlight the escalating tensions in the Indonesian provinces collectively referred to as West Papua.
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Churches must 'step up the pace' in tackling gender-based violence
Churches around the world are working to end gender-based violence but there is still more to be done, says the Anglican Communion\'s Women\'s Desk Officer.
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Underground Church – Christmas at Jenolan Caves
At 9am sharp, on Sunday, December 11, at Jenolan Caves, Christians can experience something they can't do elsewhere – a church service, deep underground, in the Cathedral Chamber of the Lucas Cave. All are welcome to this free, non-denominational service.
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Church of England invests £1m in deprived areas
Grants totalling £1m have been distributed nationwide to help churches rejuvenate deprived areas.
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New York church holds kissing contest during Sunday sermon
A New York pastor held a kissing contest between married couples during a Sunday service as a way for him to illustrate that God created humans to experience the "fire of romance" and the positive benefits of locking lips.
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Crystal Cathedral's death in hindsight - insight from the founder's granddaughter
I liken my grief of the Crystal Cathedral's death to grieving a loved one with a terminal illness. Now that it's over, in this moment, I can breathe a sigh of relief.
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Call for prayer and action on climate change
Members of the worldwide Anglican Communion are being urged to pray ahead of UN climate talks next week.
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New studies reveal five myths why youths are leaving the Church
A revealing look at five myths and realities about young people that walk away from the church was released in a study Wednesday by a research company that provides resources for churches and non-profits.