Opinion

Why make ourselves like the world when we have the one thing the world needs?

Christian Concern's Benjamin John delivered a powerful speech to the Church of England's General Synod this week. Here it is in full.
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This week at General Synod

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Healthy marriage matters

We think nothing of investing in our skills or reaching out for support when it comes to the workplace but why, when it comes to the one thing that matters most to us all â relationships - do we fall into the trap of assuming no learning or skilled help is required?
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The bishops or the Bible?

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Why Christians should support their local media

What happens locally really matters ... and local news matters massively.