Alannah Francis
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10 Bible verses to help you get a good night's sleep
A lot of the time our worries and our desire to be in control of everything impact the quality and length of our sleep. If we trust in God to help us manage our whatever is troubling us and accept that He's fully in control, we're well on our way to getting a good rest.
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Friday the 13th: what the Bible has to say about superstition
You may have noticed that today is Friday the 13th. At the time of writing (13:00) #Fridaythe13th is the most popular trending topic on Twitter, with more than 50,000 tweets having been sent using the hashtag. Scared of slipping into a superstitious mindset? Here's what the Bible has to say about it all:
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The do's and don'ts of supporting others through grief
It's very possible that 'to be surrounded by people I love' would rank very highly in what we would want during a time of grief or supporting someone through their final days here with us. But stepping up to support someone during such a sorrowful time can be so complex and heartbreaking that some of us put off doing it at all. However, there are some simple things that we can all say - and avoid saying - at such difficult times.
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Places to pray for: the countries that could do with your prayers right now
While we can't know everything about every place, the following suggestions can act as a starting point in improving the focus of your prayers for others.
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Harry Potter and three other books that Christian opinion is divided on
A headteacher has urged parents to prohibit their children from reading Harry Potter because in his opinion it 'encourages difficult behaviour in children'. Whether you agree or disagree with this headteacher's comments, popular books have long divided opinion among Christians. As well as Harry Potter, here are three other books which many Christians have found controversial.
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7 psalms for when you need to ask God for help but don't have the words
Asking for help doesn't come easily to everyone. Whether we see it as a sign of weakness or are convinced that we can manage everything on our own, many of us wait until we're almost at breaking point before we request or accept a helping hand.
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As Justin Bieber unveils tiny new Christian tattoo, take a look at the singer's other inkings that represent his faith
This latest piece of body art isn't a first for Bieber in terms of ink or symbolism, he has around 50 tattoos already, a number of which refer to his faith. As he reveals his latest faith related tattoo, we chart his other tattoos which are symbolic of his beliefs.
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4 things we often forget about forgiveness
We can often forget that forgiveness is a daily decision. Are there other things that are stopping us in living out this key Christian command?
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Need to rediscover your passion for God? Let these Bible verses guide you
Here are six Bible verses to read if you're in need of rediscovering your passion for God.
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Praying for a modern day miracle? Here are 8 Bible verses which reveal nothing is impossible for God
For us, miracles are one of many ways that God reveals himself to us. By understanding them we can build up a better understanding of His character. Here are eight Bible verses on miracles:
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Who does Jesus call and what does he promise to those who answer?
Sometimes we spend a lot of time focusing on our individual calling â how to determine what it is, how to pursue it - and lose sight of the fact that Jesus calls us collectively to do many things that we can immediately understand and act on, including serving and loving one another.
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Is it OK for Christians to pass judgement? Nine Bible verses to help you find the answer
If you've ever been confused about what the Bible says about the validity of expressing critical opinions about someone, how you should articulate your judgement and if you should articulate it at all, these nine Bible verses will provide you with a starting point for developing your understanding and discerning the truth.