Life

• Tarot, palm readings are idolatry, says Francis

  Tarot cards and palm readings are idolatrous, according to Pope Francis, and should be shunned alongside other modern 'idols'.

• God's glue: How the Bible teaches us to repair the world

  What does 'utter adherence' mean exactly for daily life in Britain in 2018?

• Sudden storms and broken branches: Why discipleship is about peace, not safety

  We need to learn not to wait for the perfect day. Not to wait for the clouds to pass and the waters to calm, but to grab each other by the hands, and ask our Rock for the courage to jump anyway.

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  Finding ways to reduce your debt

  (Partner Post) Many people are left without enough money to cover their essential costs as a result of their high debt levels, which can cause huge issues.

• Most US Protestants believe God wants them to be rich, study says

  Most American Protestants believe God wants them to prosper financially, according to a new study from LifeWay Research.

• 'Give me sweets': the sad reality of childhood poverty in Kenya's largest slum

  The sugar rush completely transforms the space around them, it brings colour and light – and who can blame a child for wanting a little piece of that?

• If only church leaders grasped 5 vital truths about people retiring today

  Church leaders have been valiantly spinning plates while something significant has changed around them.

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  Thanksgiving: The art of having a gratitude that abounds

  (Partner Post) We often come across the phrase, "Count your blessings" or hear others tells us to have gratitude in life for everything. But, how often in life do we really practice this?

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  Bamboo kids clothes: soft, safe, and eco-friendly

  (Partner Post) Bamboo kids clothes and eco-friendly and organic kids clothes are becoming the "in" trend right now, with a lot of celebrities looking to dress their little fashionista kids in clothes that are anti-allergenic, organic, and extremely good for the environment.

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  5 truths to remember when you can't understand your husband

  We want a picture perfect, Instagram-ready marriage. But sometimes real-life marriage just isn't like that.

• 'Farewell, Twitter': The bishop who deleted his account is a challenge to all of us

  A US Catholic bishop has said farewell to Twitter on the grounds that it's damaging his spiritual health.

• Hannah: How the prophet Samuel's mother is a model for parents today

  The task of parenting our children well can seem overwhelming at times.

• What the hill climbs of the Tour de France tell us about discipleship

  The Tour is a race for the fit and the fierce. People have died going up and coming down, injuries are frequent and at the end, the prize is a place in sporting history.

• Lessons from Peter: How to make young people into disciples

  Simply saying 'yes' to Jesus does not then lead, naturally, in to discipleship just happening.

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  Cutting costs and easing the financial strain

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