Alannah Francis
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Al Green turns 70! 6 quotes from the 'Let's Stay Together' soul singer on his faith
Al Green, the legendary soul singer and preacher, celebrates his 70th birthday today. To celebrate the 11-time Grammy winner's birthday, we take a look back at what he's said about his faith in the past.
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6 Bible verses to encourage single Christians
For some Christians, the church's emphasis on the importance of marriage can leave them thinking that they are incomplete without a husband or wife. The following Bible verses all serve as a reminder for single Christians that their value is in Christ, not their marital status
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Let these 10 Bible verses on light drive the darkness out of your day
As the light of the world, Jesus drives out the metaphorical darkness in our lives, God's word illuminates our path, providing us with guidance on how to deal with life's hurdles, and a healthy relationship with God nourishes us spiritually. There are so many wonderful Bible passages on light driving out darkness. Here are 10 that can brighten up any day.
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Why expecting perfection will just damage your relationships
The chapter on love in Paul's letter to the Corinthians is one of the most cited biblical descriptors of love and it's a popular choice at weddings as it puts into words love's many attributes. Interestingly, perfect isn't one of them, yet so many of us fall into the trap of thinking that love should be just that - perfect.
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12 Bible verses that give us an insight into the nature of God's will
To truly determine whether or not something you feel you're called to do is part of God's plan or not, you'll need to study his character in the way it is presented in the Bible.
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4 ways to reclaim your Sundays for God
God valued the Sabbath and so should we. But are our modern lives really compatible with the observation of a regular rest day?
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The early bird gets more than the worm: four reasons to rise early if you want to grow spiritually
A colleague of mine once shared her morning routine with me. It consisted of prayer, worship and a sit-down breakfast, plus all the usual stuff. I marvelled at her revelation, and still do. The serenity of her morning couldn't have been more removed from my own.
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Is Kanye West's The Life of Pablo really a gospel album?
Kanye West's latest album, The Life of Pablo, is now finally available on all streaming platforms. We've had a listen so you don't have to. Here are the most significant references to Kanye's faith and Christianity in The Life of Pablo.
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What does the Bible say about being rooted in Christ?
It's human nature to be intrigued by the origins of things. Centuries have been spent investigating the origins of life, behaviour patterns and genealogy, and this fascination with beginnings isn't limited to theological or scientific study.
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7 Bible verses to comfort, uplift and inspire you as you face a challenge
The Bible is full of verses to comfort, inspire and uplift you as you face both everyday and out of the ordinary challenges but if you're not sure where to turn, these passages can set you in the right direction.
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Forgiveness 2.0: what John 21 teaches us about giving and receiving second chances
Second chances can feel like forgiveness 2.0. Not only do we have to put aside feelings of resentment, judgement and retribution, we also have to welcome the person who hurt us in the past back into our lives and give them the opportunity to do right, knowing they could hurt us again.
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No man is an island so why do we find it so hard to ask for help?
Last week, three men were rescued from a desert island after a navy plane spotted their distress signal, a sign spelling out "help" made from leaves. But when it comes to everyday situations, it's not always as easy to see that someone needs our help.