All Premier Christianity articles in August 2013
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Archive newsRising Theologian
The winner of London School of Theology’s nationwide Rising Theologian search was announced in June. Matt Walmsley triumphed over 100 other applicants to win a fully funded Masters at the theological college, starting in September.
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Archive contentDoes Sex Need Rescuing?
In culture we’ve made an idol of sex. In church, we’ve made it a sin. But should sex be an act of worship? "Desire is part of our design" "We are destined for eternal ecstasy" "Sexual union is the main icon scripture uses to explain what heaven has in store for us"
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Archive contentA throne but no Messiah
Can a show full of gratuitous sex and violence and has no 'good' character, have anything to say to the Christian subculture?
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Archive newsMaking Multiculturalism Work
Working together for a common goal is key to achieving ‘community’ among people with very different backgrounds
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Archive contentRob Parsons: Just Do It
I had been complaining to a friend about an aspect of my life that I wished was different. To be honest, I can’t really remember what it was; it might have been my prayer life, my waistline, or my attitude to somebody whom I found difficult.
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Regular ColumnistsJeff Lucas: Showtime
Yesterday I went to a strip club. It was my first time, but not, I hope, my last. Outside, a sign screamed GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!
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Spirituality and Homelessness
New report finds professional services should talk more about faith to homeless people.
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Archive newsVicar goes Viral
A Church of England vicar attracted widespread media attention after leading a disco-dancing ‘flashmob’ at the end of a couple’s wedding ceremony.
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Archive contentThe Search for The Presence of God
As reports of outpourings spread across the UK, what do we mean by the presence of God, and how we can experience it? No one – except perhaps the occasional, elite revival-watcher – expected there to be a dramatic move of the Holy Spirit somewhere in Wales this year. But Victory Church, Cwmbran has reported numerous healings, having had ‘outpouring meetings’ every night of the week since April.
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Archive newsEvangelist Investigated
Tony Anthony whose story has sold more than a million books has been investigated following claims he may have fabricated parts of his testimony.
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Guide pledge drops God
Girls will no longer have to pledge devotion to God when they join the Guiding movement in the UK
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Archive contentThe Radical Conservative
Reformed, evangelical, missional… Tim Chester won’t fit neatly into a box. Heather Tomlinson explores what drives him It can be quite fun trying to work out what particular Christian ‘tribe’ a person belongs to. Are they a progressive hippy in the emerging movement, or Reformed and socially conservative, or a gushing free-spirited charismatic? Some people fit neatly into a box, but others like to just jumble it all up. Tim Chester is one such person.
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Archive newsChristian charities tackle 'desperate' Syria crisis
80,000 Syrians have died in the civil war since 2011. Over 1 million have fled fighting in fear of their lives. Christian agencies have launched emergency appeals to help those affected by the crisis in Syria.
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Archive contentBuilding a Platform
The dream of many is celebrity. But is the lure of fame and fortune winning out over kingdom-building and serving God? On Sunday 23 June, a previously unknown Anglican priest ended an otherwise normal wedding by instigating an upbeat dancing flashmob. The video went viral, topping the ‘most watched’ video charts and Kate Bottley briefly became a ‘name’, in some households at least.
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Archive newsSpring Harvest: Bottled At The Source
One Big Top, thousands of voices, 15 great tracks and seven lead worshippers. Experience the heart and passion of worship from Spring Harvest 2013, recorded across four events, in this brand new live album. Featuring Mark Beswick, Pete James, Lara Martin, Chris McClarney, Noel Robinson, Cathy Burton and Nick Herbert.
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Archive newsBishop of London’s Capital Vision
Rt Rev Dr Richard Chartres, the Bishop of London and the third most senior bishop in the CofE, launched his vision for the next seven years by committing to be more ‘confident, compassionate and creative’.
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Archive contentBible Stories Uncensored: Esther: the best in bed
Esther might have saved the Jews through her nocturnal activity, but, writes David Instone-Brewer, she didn’t manage to save a traditional family structure which celebrated women.
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ReviewsReviews: August Books
Books by Joyce Meyer, Roger Standing, Rich Alldritt & Ash Carter, Simon Reed, Mona Siddiqui, Alistair McGrath, Sheridan Voysey
