Alannah Francis
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Should Christians watch horror movies and TV shows?
Some Christians believe that scary movies are the work of the devil or at the very least they open up the door to him.
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What Jesus teaches us about why and how we should pray
Here we look at what we can learn about prayer from Jesus, we look at his teachings on how to pray, where to pray and why we need to do it.
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4 drawbacks to sharing our faith on social media
It's great that church leaders and celebs like Justin Bieber use Instagram and other social media platforms to share Bible verses, but snapshots of the Christian faith do have some drawbacks.
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A lesson from the prodigal son in praying for our loved ones who don't yet believe in Jesus
Too often we can give up on our friends and family members who have yet to accept Christ, thinking that the time when they will turn to Christ will never come. Can we really proclaim to believe that continued prayer and guidance will eventually help others find God if we stop when we don't see results?
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Nine Bible verses that will encourage you to put pleasing God before pleasing people
From succumbing to peer pressure to keeping up with the Joneses, we know all too well the power of doing things for the wrong reasons. If you're wrestling with pleasing God over impressing people, these nine Bible verses are great encouragement to make sure it's God first every time.
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Fairtrade wedding rings: 5 ethical options for your big day
Wedding rings are one of the most significant purchases a bride and groom will make for their wedding day. For couples who want to ensure that all that glitters is (Fairtrade) gold and that their bands are symbol of more than their love for one another, ethical rings are the answer. Here are five options that are both sustainable and stylish.
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What is the biblical concept of commitment and what does it mean for our faith lives?
Whether you've just become a Christian, recently renewed your promise to follow Christ or have practised your faith your entire life, it's always worth reacquainting yourself with the biblical version of commitment. Here are nine verses which will help you as you do that, and get you thinking about what commitment really entails.
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7 Bible verses on the wonderful freedom available to Christians through faith
Because so many people associate freedom with the power to do whatever you want, Christianity is is often viewed by the same people as an obstacle to freedom, not a gateway to it.
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Five things Christians can do to grow their faith
People who know you, and even those who don't, may be able to easily identify you as a Christian but can God?
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8 Bible verses to help you find true hope
These eight Bible verses will help you realise that hope is a lot more than well-wishing, positive thinking and something comforting to say when things aren't looking too good. Maybe next time you or someone you know is in what appears to be a hopeless place, you'll look to these to guide your words, your thoughts and your actions.
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9 Bible verses to help you kick the bad habit of lying - that includes bending the truth!
If you're feeling conflicted about whether or not you should lie to someone, or you're playing down the lies that you tell on a regular basis, these nine Bible verses highlight why lying is a habit that we should all drop.
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9 Bible verses to meditate on when you're navigating stumbling blocks
If you're having a hard time navigating your way around stumbling blocks or have recently fallen short of what God requires of you and are in need of reassuring that you are still loved by Him, and that He will help you to rise once more, take a look over the following Bible verses.