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  Tributes paid to Sister Wendy Beckett, hermit and art historian

  Christian Today staff writer | Thu 27 Dec 2018 9:30 GMT

  Tributes have been paid to Sister Wendy Beckett, the nun and art historian who became an unlikely television star in Britain in the 1990s.

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  O come, all ye faithful: 5 reasons to sing Christmas carols

  Keith Getty | Fri 21 Dec 2018 13:51 GMT

  From Australia to Argentina to Anchorage, the message of Jesus will resonate from the mouths of his people in the same melodies and lyrics that his people have been singing for centuries.

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  Why 'Joy to the World' is for life, not just for Christmas

  Matt Boswell and Keith Getty | Thu 20 Dec 2018 11:42 GMT

  Isaac Watts (1674-1748), the writer of the song, didn't intend the song to be sung only at Christmas; it was originally written to be sung all year round.

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  The extraordinary prayer life of Thomas Cochrane, missionary to China

  Andrew Adam | Wed 19 Dec 2018 11:48 GMT

  Towards the end of his life, missionary Thomas Cochrane declared: 'All my prayers have been answered.'

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  Boxing's Dereck Chisora: 'I was born again, I've been going to church'

  Christian Today staff writer | Wed 19 Dec 2018 10:22 GMT

  Boxing hard man Dereck Chisora is known for his violence out of the ring as well as in it.

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  Questions and answers: Two Christmas gifts to change your life

  Peter Crumpler | Tue 18 Dec 2018 9:16 GMT

  Looking for Christmas stocking-fillers that could change your life's direction? Or make your church a place where members eagerly seek their calling from God?

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  Justin Bieber plugs Christian book to his 103m Instagram followers

  Staff writer | Mon 17 Dec 2018 15:27 GMT

  Justin Bieber encouraged his millions of Instagram followers to do a soul-check this Christmas as he plugged a book written by his best friend Pastor Judah Smith.

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  Let parents block graphic content on internet streamed movies and TV shows, family group tells Congress

  Samuel Smith | Thu 13 Dec 2018 18:43 GMT

  The Parents Television Council is campaigning for Congress to allow technology platforms like VidAngel or ClearPlay to be block sexual scenes and other graphic content on movies and TV shows streamed over the internet.

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  Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams splits from pastor fiancé

  Staff writer | Wed 12 Dec 2018 1:32 GMT

  Michelle Williams and pastor Chad Johnson have called off their engagement after a year and a half together.

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  Céline Dion defends controversial gender neutral kids clothing line

  Staff writer | Mon 10 Dec 2018 22:16 GMT

  Céline Dion has denied trying to shift gender norms with her controversial new children's clothing line.

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  Bake Off star Martha Collison urges families to #FollowTheStar this Christmas

  Christian Today staff writer | Mon 10 Dec 2018 11:23 GMT

  Martha, who made headlines by reaching the quarter-final of the hit reality show aged 17, took on her latest baking challenge in support of the Church of England's #FollowTheStar campaign

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  Transgender woman among the favourites to win Miss Universe

  Staff writer | Fri 7 Dec 2018 20:11 GMT

  Bookmakers are slashing the odds on a transgender contestant to lift the tiara at this year's Miss Universe contest.