Alannah Francis

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  Is your past spoiling your present? Here are 3 things you can do to find back your joy in the now

  As Christians, many of us unnecessarily allow our past to taint our present. Here are three of the main ways in which we can facilitate the past negatively affecting our present.

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  Who do you trust? Why you're always better placing your wellbeing in God's hands

  We can assign entities with the power to protect us when they're incapable of doing so. Have you overemphasised the importance of an object, idea or person's ability to keep you safe while underestimating God's power to do the same? You might have done so without realising.

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  Baptism on board as refugee mother gives birth on naval ship

  A newborn baby has been baptised on a military naval ship after its mother gave birth on board.

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  Don't let summer holidays sedate your spirit: 5 ways to keep your faith alive and exciting during the holidays

  Holidays offer us the potential for us to refresh but they can also be the reason that we regress. Instead of slipping into a state of spiritual sedation, use the summer to explore your faith and stay excited about it.

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  Feeling hard done by? Here are 6 Bible verses to restore your confidence when tempted to doubt whether God really is just

  Here are six Bible verses to give you confidence that even in a world where there are so many cases of injustice both personal and close to home and those suffered by people thousands of miles away from us, God reigns supreme and so does His justice.

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  7 Bible verses on the spectacular changes we can expect after accepting Jesus into our hearts

  The person you are now, the person you're becoming as you journey with Christ is a far cry from the person you were before you accepted him into your heart.

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  Got a brother or sister who's driving your round the bend? Here are 7 Bible verses to remind you of the preciousness of sibling love

  Our siblings can drive us round the bend. Whether it's sibling rivalry – that never-ending battle to prove who's better – or stealing our things, starting with our toys and then working their way up to our wardrobe - siblings have a way of winding us up like no one else.

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  4 tips for staying in control of your temper when speaking with someone you strongly disagree with

  Here are three tips for tackling the temptation to throw charity out the window when you're locked in discussion with someone over something you passionately disagree about.

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  Facing a tough decision? Here are 6 Bible verses to reassure you of God's guiding

  There might not be a story or scripture that resembles your specific dilemma in an immediately obvious way, but there will be words which will help you to find an answer which reflect how God wants you to approach your particular circumstances.

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  4 important aspects to a healthy relationship with God: Forgiveness, love, communication, faith

  These are some of the central aspects of our relationship with God.

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  Feeling unclean due to past sin? Let these Bible verses help you rediscover God's power to cleanse

  If you are feeling unclean because of past or present sin, take a look over the following Bible verses and rediscover God's power to refresh and renew. You may even find it helpful to say the first two psalms as prayers as you ask for forgiveness and help in distancing yourself from sin.

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  Feeling deflated? Here's how minor setbacks can be a precursor to a major comeback with God's help

  Whatever glitch you're going through or however your plans have been turned upside down, these three benefits of setbacks could help you see where God is in the midst of your suffering.