Alannah Francis
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6 popular phrases in the English language that actually come from the Bible
The central messages of the Bible have proved timeless and they aren't the only element of Scripture to stand the test of time. Here are six phrases that the Bible popularised that we still use today.
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What the Bible has to say about finding peace in our lives
Peace is a word that features in our everyday vocabulary and it's something we all long for but it can so often elude us as the stress and challenges of day to day living crowd our hearts and minds. So what can we learn about finding peace from the Bible?
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3 practical tips to improving your apologies
Many of us can mess up when it comes to saying sorry. So what are the key ingredients to making a good apology?
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Queen at 90: 3 things we can learn from Queen Elizabeth about ageing gracefully
As a monarch and Supreme Governor of the Church of England for more than 63 years, there's much that we can learn from Queen Elizabeth II about leadership, from how to encourage people in difficult times to the importance of exercising restraint. But as a Christian whose faith has been a great source of comfort and inspiration throughout her life, what can we learn from the Queen about ageing gracefully and faithfully?
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Three things you think will make you happier (but don't always)
Money, success and romantic love often top the lists of things we think will make us happy. But how right are we to think that they will?
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4 things to remember when praying for your future husband or wife
Praying for a spouse is something that will be familiar to most single Christians. Whether you're about to do it for the first time or the 50th, these four things are worth remembering when praying for a spouse.
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Why it's important to master patience in the pursuit of our purpose
"What am I doing with my life?" and "Why am I here?" are two of life's biggest questions for many people. Millions of us around the world quiz ourselves or are quizzed by others on these topics every day and for Christians these questions can carry even more weight.
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3 lessons on how to overcome fear with faith from Matthew 6:25-34
Having faith is a remarkable remedy for addressing and overcoming our worries
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Blake Shelton's gone gospel: which other country music stars have shared their Christian faith through their music?
Blake Shelton isn't the first country music star to incorporate Christian themes into his music, and he won't be the last. Take a look back at some of the songs which have helped to highlight country music's Christian connection.
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12 Bible verses to encourage you in being a witness for Christ
Sharing a good news story isn't something that many of us struggle with on an everyday basis, but when it comes to telling other people about our faith, we can suddenly find ourselves lost for words. Draw inspiration from the following Bible verses on the importance of witnessing and the ways to do it.
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Suffered painful rejection? Don't worry, sometimes it's the key to finding our faith
Rejection isn't what immediately comes to mind when we think about the people we admire and aspire to be like, but the truth is, regardless of how hugely successful someone is, at some time or another many will have experienced rejection.
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4 things every Christian bridesmaid should do
When bridal magazines write about the bridesmaid's duty of helping the bride get ready on the day they're referring to the physical preparation, but there's a spiritual side too