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Who is Delilah and what can we learn from Samson's relationship with her?
Charming, seductive, and someone who led a man of God to his demise. These are probably the best words used to describe a woman named Delilah. She appeared in the Bible for only a short period of time but her story gives us many important lessons to learn and apply in our lives.
Irish Bishops hit out at 'unrestricted access to abortion' ahead of referendum on law change in May
Irish bishops have reiterated that they are opposed to 'unrestricted access to abortion' ahead of the forthcoming referendum on the controversial area in May this year.
3 things every Christian needs to know about prayer
Prayer is the Christian's lifeblood. It's very important in our lives as we follow Christ. In fact, so important that without it we can't follow Him.
Did God really want Abraham to kill Isaac? 3 things we can learn from their experience
In Genesis 22:1-19 we read the famous account of how God commanded Abraham to offer his son Isaac as a sacrifice. This short account gives us important insights valuable to our walk with Christ.
If no weapon formed against us can prosper, why do we feel so defeated sometimes?
The Bible tells us that no weapon formed against us can prosper. While that's a very encouraging promise, it's a fact that many of us still feel like the weapons formed against us are succeeding. We feel defeated. Why is that?
Philadelphia Eagles coach praises Jesus, QB Nick Foles gives glory to God after NFL Super Bowl victory
Doug Pederson, the head coach of freshly crowned Super Bowl LII champions the Philadelphia Eagles, gave glory to God in his reaction to the historic victory.
How does the devil deceive us? Here are 3 ways you need to recognize
How does the devil deceive people? How does he succeed in doing this? In this article we'll talk about how he deceives Christians.
Jesus said 'do not call anyone on earth your father' - what did He mean?
This is one of the reasons why context is so important when we read the Bible.
Holy Land sees 'extraordinary boom' in pilgrimages despite political tensions over Jerusalem
This year began with an 'extraordinary boom' in pilgrimages to the Holy Land despite geo-political tensions over Jerusalem, according to the Christian Information Centre there, which confirmed statistics from the Israeli ministry for tourism.
75 killed in Nigeria as Fulani herdsmen go on killing spree against Christian community
Some 75 dead bodies have been recovered following a series of attacks by Fulani herdsmen on the predominantly Christian community of Miango, in the Bassa local government area of Plateau state in central Nigeria, according to World Watch Monitor.
Vatican hit by scandal as it emerges Pope Francis DID receive letter outlining abuse in Chile
Pope Francis received a victim's letter in 2015 that detailed sexual abuse at by a priest and a cover-up by Chilean church authorities, according to the Associated Press in a report that contradicted the Pope's recent insistence that victims 'haven't come forward'.
Israeli minister says Poland cancelled his visit amid furore over Holocaust 'denial' bill
Israel's education minister's trip to Poland this week has been cancelled amid uproar at the Polish government's plans to outlaw suggesting Poland was complicit in the Holocaust.
Why Anglicans who object to reconciliation with Methodists should read more history
Friends of mine, Catholic-minded Anglicans, are at the moment getting very exercised about current proposals for Anglican-Methodist reconciliation in England.
Why did Jesus eat fish after His resurrection?
Jesus chose to do the simplest of things to show His disciples that He was truly alive. Yes, He showed His wounds to them, but more than just showing them His wounds. He did something they did so many times together during His earthly life: eat.
Want to know how to get the Bible's message? Try listening
I have to be honest. I am terrible at keeping New Year's resolutions. This is partly because, for me, they are so often about food.
Archaeologists uncover one of oldest churches in Turkey
One of the earliest churches in Asia Minor, modern day Turkey, is thought to have been discovered in an archaeological dig in the Black Sea province of Karabük's Eskipazar district.