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Archive contentMatt Redman's Worship Song '10,000 Reasons' Wins Two Grammys
Redman picked up his first Grammys ? one as an artist and one as a songwriter ? for the song ‘10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)’
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Archive contentThe Christianity Festival Guide 2013
Whether tents and muddy wellies or a cosy B & B is more your cup of tea, there should be something for everyone
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Archive content5 Tough Questions about the Bible
Our resident Bible scholar responds to some typical questions about the Old Testament that The Bible series is likely to raise for non-believers (and probably plenty of Christians too, if we’re honest).
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Archive contentA Problem Shared: Is it time to close down the 8am service?
Our 8am Communion service (which requires an organist) is only attended by three people. In terms of investment of time and energy, it is a huge burden. The three individuals attending do not go to any other service and are adamant that it is essential for their spiritual well-being. Should I shut it down?
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Archive contentSarah Abell: We're struggling with our son's girlfriend
My son has just announced to my husband and me that he plans on asking his girlfriend to marry him. Our relationship with her has not always been an easy one. We have always had the sense that she looks down on us and thinks we are country bumpkins, out of touch with the real world.
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Archive contentThe truth about dementia
In an ageing population dementia is an issue that is likely to touch each one of us sometime in our lives. How do you find God when you’re losing your mind?
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Archive content'I don't accept secularism as the answer to our problems'
Lord Paul Boateng talks faith, politics and community.
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Archive contentFamily of Tragic Ski Accident Supported by Church
The family of 12-year-old Charlie Saunders and his dad, Peter, who died when a hiking weekend went tragically wrong, are being supported by the church.
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Plymouth Brethren in Fight to Achieve Charitable Status
The beliefs and practices of the Plymouth Brethren are attracting close scrutiny as a congregation fights to achieve charitable status.
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Archive contentLessons from Acts
How the early church pioneered inclusivity Culture wars and our pluralistic, multifaith society can be seen as challenges for the Church today. Stephen Gaukroger and Heather Tomlinson examine what the book of Acts can teach us about equality and diversity.
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Archive contentAmy Orr-Ewing: Christianity has always staked everything on actually being true
It was 6.30am on a Sunday and I was standing in the kitchen waiting for the kettle to boil. I was preparing to do a series of BBC radio interviews later that morning when my mobile rang – it was a producer wondering if I could do an extra piece on whether faith can answer the big questions of life.
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A Problem Shared: Addressing Death in Church
How should I lead my congregation through times of tragedy? A family in my church has suffered the loss of a child; many of the congregation are struggling to come to terms with what has happened. Should I address this in a sermon? My own faith has taken a bashing as a result – is it appropriate to share that?
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Archive contentWhy I Am A Christian: Ayo Adedoyin
I became a Christian back in 1996. I grew up in a Christian family and went to church. When I went to school I drifted away. But from time to time I would feel a tug on my heart pulling me back. I guess at the right time I just really felt a desire to draw close to God.
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UK Evangelicals Launch Major Fostering and Adoption Initiative
Christians across the UK are being urged to sign up to Home for Good, a new campaign which aims to make fostering and adoption a normal part of Church life.
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Archive contentChristians held back by adoption 'myths'
People of faith are among the most likely to adopt or foster, but are being held back by adoption ‘myths’, according to new research carried out on behalf of the Department for Education.
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‘Ex-gay’ Bus Advert Ban was Lawful
Transport for London was right to ban a Christian group’s bus advert suggesting gay people could be helped to change their sexuality, the high court ruled last month.
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Archive contentHappily Ever After?
We all know deep down that the Hollywood picture of marriage does not portray reality. But why, asks Ruth Mawhinney, do we find that so hard to admit?
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Archive contentBudget Praised by Christian Relief Agencies
Christian aid agencies have praised George Osborne’s budget announcement which confirmed the UK will spend 0.7% of its national income on aid this year.
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Archive contentThe Gender Agenda
In these enlightened times, we might imagine our children are finally growing up in an age of gender balance. Yet, as Martin Saunders discovers, various cultural factors suggest the picture isn’t quite so rosy.
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Archive contentWhy I am not a Christian: Alison Boydell
My mother is Catholic and my father, Anglican. This raised a few eyebrows when my parents married back in the 60s in my father’s white ultra middle-class family, who seemed more troubled by this than the fact that he was bringing a young black bride from South America.
