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Christians grew fastest among communities in Odisha in last Census
WHILE the population of the Christian community marked a 100% rise in some districts in Odisha, it registered a growth of 50%-80% in other districts across the state as compared to the last census.
People of God, Ambassadors of Christ
Most people think testimonies need to be spectacular and long-winded. They’re wrong. All testimonies can be summed up in a single line. It is this: ‘I once was in darkness, but God called me into His marvelous light.’
Christian population sees significant rise in J-K, HP and Haryana
THE population of Christians in Jammu and Kashmir and the other states of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh has increased significantly, the recently-released religious census report has revealed, taking Christian organisations by surprise.
The man who built his house on the Rock
Jesus is saying that even those who prophesy or drive out demons and perform many miracles will be called only ‘evil doers’ if they do not put the teachings of Christ into practice in their own lives.
Whom to trust?
WE should not put our trust in the bow and the sword. "I will not trust in my bow, nor shall my sword save me. But You have saved us from our enemies and have put to shame those who hated us" (Psalm 44:6,7).
For the Lord is our judge
IF we believe that God is our judge we must also know that He has a law book by which He judges. If He is our King, then we must learn the Kingdom principles that have been given us.
Wycliffe Associates commits to funding Bible translation efforts
Wycliffe Associates has committed to helping these Christians with training, technology, and resources to translate the Scriptures into this region’s 35 languages that are without any portion of the Bible.
Muslim convert to Christianity released from Iranian jail
Alireza Seyyedian converted from Islam to Christianity in 2006, was sentenced to six years in prison for being baptized in Turkey.
Does the weather interfere with church attendance?
Is this adverse relationship between natural beauty and religious affiliation an American phenomenon? Ferguson and Tamburello aren’t sure, but it’s a question “we’d love to explore next,” Ferguson said.
Directionless Christian, Muslim systems running India: Puri Shankaracharya
The religious guru, who had triggered controversy in the past for his comments including blaming western influence for rapes, said politicians have become a tool in the hands of "foreign conspirators".