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Archive contentUsing the S word
The world reacted in shock when actor and comedian Robin Williams took his own life in 2014. In reality, suicide kills one person every 40 seconds, yet it is rarely addressed in church. It’s time we broke the silence, says Will van der Hart.
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Archive contentA mission to save mankind
Christopher Nolan’s science fiction epic Interstellar envisions a world beyond our own, in which humankind can save itself.
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Archive contentGlimpses of glory
Karen Murdarasi’s visit to the Parthenon and the Areopagus brought a simple Pauline teaching to life like never before.
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Archive contentThe Evangelical: Jesus saw scripture as unbreakable; so should we
At a time when the authority of the Bible is increasingly questioned, Andrew Wilson says we should follow Jesus’ example when reading the scriptures.
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Archive contentThe Progressive: Jesus didn’t treat Scripture as infallible; nor should we
For several years, Brian McLaren has been challenging evangelicals with a ‘new kind of Christianity’. In conversation with Andrew Wilson, he explains why we shouldn’t make an idol of the Bible.
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Archive contentChina's popcorn Christianity
Bob Fu was pastoring an underground church in China when he was arrested and imprisoned. On his release, he managed to flee the country with his pregnant wife, who faced the threat of a forced abortion.
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Archive contentNew Year, new ways to explore the Bible
Resolved to spend more time reading your Bible this year? Former Bishop of Oxford John Pritchard equips you with the practical tools to creatively engage afresh with the word of God.
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Archive contentChurch weekends away: heaven or hell?
Would a church retreat be your idea of heaven or hell? Joy Tibbs explores the elements that have the potential to make or break a parish weekend away.
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Archive contentFinding God at Auschwitz
Mark Elder’s visit to Auschwitz with his wife Zoe, a teacher, and a group of her history students prompted the Baptist minister to reflect afresh on the presence of the divine amid extreme suffering.
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Archive contentTen ways to grow your church in 2015
We’re all familiar with statistics that decry the declining UK Church, but many local churches are bucking the trend. Justin Brierley investigates what has made the difference for those whose churches are bursting at the seams.
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Archive contentMillions in the Wilderness
Exactly how many Israelites lived in the wilderness? Continuing his series exploring science and the Bible, our resident theologian David Instone-Brewer explores whether the numbers in Exodus add up.
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Archive contentHeld by God
A month ago, my daughter Katie went into hospital for a routine operation. The next day she experienced complications, and over the following two weeks she had two further major operations, a blood transfusion and a suspected heart attack.
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Archive contentThe Seeker: Gerald Priestland’s search for the heart of Christianity
In the early 80s, BBC Radio 4 produced a groundbreaking religious series called Priestland’s Progress. As Premier Christian Radio rebroadcasts the classic programmes, Justin Brierley traces the spiritual journey of its protagonist, Gerald Priestland.
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Archive contentFrom Muslim to persecuted Christian
Asylum seeker Javaid Khan, 36, tells of his conversion from Islam to Christianity, and the consequences of following Jesus Christ.
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Archive contentThe Billy Graham legacy
Sixty years on from Billy Graham’s 1954 Harringay ‘crusade’, Justin Brierley examines the evangelist’s lasting impact in the UK.
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Archive contentNo m'Lord: Why doesn't Downton do God?
Downton Abbey is now regularly enjoyed by more than 120 million viewers around the world. But why is a show set in the God-fearing 1920s so reluctant to mention faith?
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Archive contentChristmas Scandals
Festive cards usually depict a serene tableau set in a stable complete with shepherds, wise men and baby Jesus with a halo. But the first Christmas was anything but respectable. David Instone-Brewer reveals the unconventional nativity characters that would have made even a tabloid journalist blush.
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Archive contentDealing with the 'Big C'
Salvation Army officer Shaun Skinner shares his story of living with a brain tumour but being used by God regardless.
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Archive contentRev Mpho Tutu
Written by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter Rev Mpho Tutu, The Book of Forgiving has had an immediate impact on many. It also complements their online resource, The Forgiveness Challenge (forgivenesschallenge.com), which has attracted participants from 160 countries. Premier Christianity caught up with Mpho to find out why she thinks forgiveness is such an emotive issue.
