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4 things people should know when they find themselves suddenly single
4 things people should know when they find themselves suddenly single

For the one who left and the one who was left, these are the first things you should know and do when you find yourself going through the trauma of divorce.

The Hum of Angels: They are closer than we think
The Hum of Angels: They are closer than we think

Here is my claim: 'If you believe in God, you also believe in angels.'

Novichok at Amesbury: 'We know that such atrocities bring communities together'
Novichok at Amesbury: 'We know that such atrocities bring communities together'

'Once the word Novichok was mentioned my phone went crazy.'

Deep water: How to navigate the perils of social media
Deep water: How to navigate the perils of social media

As we seek to share what's going on in our lives with others, are we are creating a picture of ourselves where people get a sense of who we are without ever really knowing us at all?

Letter revealing Martin Luther's antisemitism could fetch $300,000
Letter revealing Martin Luther's antisemitism could fetch $300,000

Luther was in favour of dialogue with Jews earlier in his life. However, by 1543, when he wrote this letter, he had become bitterly hostile to them.

Is Jordan Peterson bringing the prodigals home?
Is Jordan Peterson bringing the prodigals home?

While some people of faith view him as a dangerous figure, many of the very moving comments on his YouTube channel clearly suggest that his lectures are engaging with unbelievers in a positive way.

Why making time to pray is crucial for our evangelism
Why making time to pray is crucial for our evangelism

The call to prayer throughout the Bible isn't a call to legalism, it's a call to a deeper, more joyful, more contented life walking with Jesus.

World Cup fever: Is it right to pray for England?
World Cup fever: Is it right to pray for England?

A lot of people are asking me to pray for England. When I mentioned this in a Christian context people looked aghast.

Daring archaeologists retrieve astonishing finds from Israel cave
Daring archaeologists retrieve astonishing finds from Israel cave

The vessels dating from between the 3rd and 1st centuries BC were found last year but have only just been recovered because of the difficulty of getting them out.

Grief is the uninvited house guest. But we need to make room for it
Grief is the uninvited house guest. But we need to make room for it

Grief is inevitable of course after any loss, but in the most final – in death – we find ourselves in the presence of something that is deeply uncomfortable, often inconvenient, and sometimes overwhelming.

What if? England, the World Cup and the danger of spiritual escapism
What if? England, the World Cup and the danger of spiritual escapism

Whisper it softly, but England might be about to actually win the World Cup.

How a horse can teach you about God
How a horse can teach you about God

(Partner post)

Are you guilty of adding your own beliefs to the Bible?
Are you guilty of adding your own beliefs to the Bible?

Here are a few beliefs that we can mistake for the gospel.

How do we hear the voice of God?
How do we hear the voice of God?

I have a question for you; how does one hear the voice of God? If you think back to Moses you might say He simply speaks audibly and we listen. If you think back to Isaiah you might say it is through dreams.

Why the archbishop of Canterbury doesn't pray for his daughter's disability to be healed
Why the archbishop of Canterbury doesn't pray for his daughter's disability to be healed

The Archbishop of Canterbury and his daughters Katharine and Ellie have spoken of how they have wrestled with issues around healing, disability and mental health.

The Big Picture: How to keep focused on God's greater story
The Big Picture: How to keep focused on God's greater story

Movies are one of the most obvious means of story-telling that we encounter in the world today, but in fact stories are being told everywhere.