Life

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  Lead LGBT people to Jesus, not heterosexuality, says ex-lesbian tells Christians

  A popular poet and writer who left her lesbian life behind after becoming a Christian is offering some words of advice about how Christians can effectively engage with the LGBT community.

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  People who abstained from sex until tying the knot have happier marriages, research finds

  New research reveals that marriages are quantifiably happier if the couple had fewer sexual partners prior to their wedding day.

• What Eugene Peterson taught me about preaching

  'Everybody sounded the same in her lectures, all presented as neatly labeled specimens, butterflies on a mounting board on which a decade of dust had settled.'

• Angry with God? 3 simple steps to deal with your rage

  My anger wasn't red hot and raging. More of a smouldering slow burn, built up over time, corroding my heart and soul, straining our relationship.

• Noah and Abraham: Keeping the faith and breaking the rules

  Why does the Bible say (Genesis 6:9): 'Noah was a righteous man, perfect in his generations. With G-d walked Noah'?

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  Looking for a Christian alternative to Halloween?

  It's that time of year again - when there's a pumpkin at every turn and you can't walk into a supermarket without being met by a ghoulish array of costumes and decorations.

• Why do I have such a problem with Christian books?

  It isn't that Christian books are bad – in fact many are good. It's just I am sure I am not alone in finding it hard to get to the end of them.

• How can Christians nurture sexual desire in marriage?

  Seasons of Sex and Intimacy is a book to help couples nurture sexual desire in marriage and to manage sexual difficulties.

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  Christian radio host Delilah says faith in God got her through son's suicide

  One year after tragedy met nationally syndicated radio personality, Delilah, the loving mother is opening up about her teenage son's suicide.

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  'There is no God:' Stephen Hawking has his last say on the matter in final book

  The final book of late scientist Stephen Hawking also gives his final verdict on whether there is a Higher Being directing the universe.

• Witches are aiming to hex Brett Kavanaugh tomorrow. He'll be fine.

  But will it work? The shop hosted three hexes last year on President Trump, who seems to be doing just fine.

• Mustn't grumble: We're meant to be shining like stars

  Life is hard. Suffering is a daily reality. Yet the God of the Universe promises that he is with us and one day he will return and all pain and suffering will end.

• Everyday items could have been made by someone in slavery. How many do you own?

  Is the outfit you're wearing right now slave-free? Do you ever buy rice, roses, chocolate or jewellery?

• Caring with intent: 8 ways you and your church can make a difference to disabled people and their carers

  With the social care sector struggling, Christians are well placed to look out for our neighbours' practical needs.

• Christians won't transform communities until they fall in love with them

  I am aware that not only have I adopted the nation, city and community where God has placed me, but I have fallen in love.