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Looking beyond tradition and seeing the heart
Many times, people remember the traditions they hold but easily forget the heart of why they do them.
Am I really a new creation in Christ or is that said just to make me feel better?
When we take a look at our lifestyles, one thing becomes clear: It doesn't matter how long we've been a Christian, we're still sinners and we'll probably still be sinners until the day we die. So, are we really new creations?
Is discipleship more important than evangelism?
Evangelism and discipleship, at their core, are one and the same.
The most important trait that people look for in a leader
Looking at Jesus' life, we learn the things that matter most when it comes to leadership and how we can become leaders who can effectively gather people and make them see our vision.
Don't worry if you don't feel fit to serve God, He will still use you
God's desire is to get His people involved in his greater work, not because He can't do it without us, but so that we can share in the glory and victory that is already won in Christ Jesus.
Jesus can turn your failures into miracles
Have you ever struggled with your sense of purpose because you feel that your past failures have disqualified you from God's calling?
10,000 Reasons: How Matt Redman's song has inspired Christians around the world
Matt Redman's song 10,000 reasons has inspired stories of worship in tough times around the world.
Apart from a big fight over homosexuality, what else is happening at General Synod?
Other than conversations on sexuality, what is happening at general synod this weekend?
Modern Monasticism: What does community living look like in the 21st Century?
What if there was another way to live? A more satisfying way? And what if this way did not require us to do more, but do less - in creating space for God to move? Impossible, comes the shout, at least while living in London. Space and time are things few of us can afford. Maybe not.
Christian summer camps threatened by delays in criminal checks on new recruits
Some of the popular summer camps run by churches for children during the long summer holidays could be at risk because of delays in the criminal checks that must by law be carried out for youth leaders and other volunteers.
300 denominations meet for ecumenical gathering in Munich
Some 1,700 Christians from around 300 denominations have met in Munich for a 'Together in Europe' gathering of the Ecumenical Congress promoting unity between Catholics, Protestants and Evangelicals.
Three people on trial for 'Vatileaks' scandal could face years in prison
Vatican prosecutors have demanded heavy jail terms for three of those trial after sensitive Vatican documents were leaked and their contents ended up in two books
Archbishop of Canterbury: Politicians must tackle 'xenophobia and racism' post Brexit vote
The Archbishop of Canterbury has slammed the tone of the EU referendum campaign as "unacceptable" and warned the UK's politics was "in danger" of stoking division.
Facebook responds to Israeli minister's attack after killing by alleged social media user
Facebook has called on users to report content that promotes violence after the website was attacked by an Israeli minister at the weekend over material posted by the alleged killer of a 13-year-old girl in a West Bank settlement.
Kidnapped Iraqi priest: 'During the day I was a spiritual father, at night they tortured me'
An Iraqi Catholic priest has described being kidnapped and tortured and having his church blown up in war-torn Iraq after the invasion in 2003.
Did Blair's faith lead to his decision to invade Iraq? God alone knows
A new essay links the former prime minister's Christian religion to the war. But although Blair's faith is strong, those who know him best are doubtful of the connection