Alannah Francis

3 amazing things you discover about yourself when you find God

Here are just three of things that we find out about ourselves when we find God.
$Lady Antebellum\'s Hillary Scott says it was God who helped her deal with miscarriage and recent death of loved ones$
Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott says it was God who helped her deal with miscarriage and recent death of loved ones

Hillary Scott of country music trio Lady Antebellum has spoken out about how her faith helped her through personal tragedy, including the miscarriage that led her to write the song Thy Will.
3 prayers for when you're working hard to weather life's storms

As Christians we're called to pray without ceasing. But sometimes when we most need to call on Him for guidance, comfort and understanding, we're so disheartened by our own situation that we doubt that He still can. Here are three prayers for when you're struggling through a storm.
Scripture has something powerful to say to all those who feel like giving up

If you're losing your grip on hope or know someone who is, these Bible verses are just some of many which can encourage them to find God in everything and at any time.
Bride paralysed in accident shares remarkable story of how God took her from wheelchair to walking down the aisle on her wedding day

A diving accident in a friend's pool left Jaquie Goncher paralysed from the chest down. Surgeons told her that she would never walk again and would have to use a wheelchair for the rest of her life. But Jaquie has defied the odds and her incredible recovery has meant that she was able to walk down the aisle on her wedding day this year. Who does she credit with making it happen? God, of course. Here the photographer from Marietta, Georgia talks to Christian Today about how God took her from whe
Forget your reputation and other things that are necessary if we want to be more like Christ

Here are three simple things that you can do to show your solidarity with those who are excluded in society.
Moving on from failure: 5 things to do when you suffer a setback

Preparing ourselves for how to handle setbacks before we attempt to achieve anything can help us navigate any disasters that we encounter along the way with a character that's formed of true faith. Here are five things you should do after suffering a setback.
In need of spiritual power? Here are 7 Bible verses which reflect on the power of the cross

The extraordinary and incomparable qualities of God's love for us means that we should never convince ourselves that we've outgrown needing to look back at what the cross represents because it's down to the cross that we are able to look forward to a life with God. Plus, how can we ever tire of trying to get our heads and hearts round how much He cares for us? Here are six Bible verses which reflect on the power of the cross.
3 distractions that create distance between us and God, and how to combat them

Here are some common distractions that create distance between us and God, and some simple solutions to combat them.
How to pray the biblical way: 8 stirring prayers straight from the Bible

Whether you're having trouble finding the words to say what you need to, are looking for a little extra inspiration or just want to recite one word for word, these eight prayers from the Bible can help.
5 positive outcomes of confessing your sins

The answer to reducing the agonising aspects of confessing sin is not to give it a miss, but rather to give sin a wide birth. If you don't think you're up to acknowledging you were wrong and saying you're sorry, here are five things to motivate you.
No alcohol necessary: 4 fun date ideas for teetotal couples

Whether you and your partner decide to drink responsibly or not at all, it's great to organise a date night where drinking isn't an essential component. If you're stuck for how to spice things up while sober, here are four ideas that you can try.