All Christian living articles
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OpinionHow renewing your mind can reduce the risk of dementia
Good emotional and mental health can help prevent dementia. That’s good news for Christians, says Louise Morse, who have the Holy Spirit to help them take control of their thoughts. But the greater hope is that God promises to be with us always
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Real Life
How 90 days of cold showers, fasting and no TV changed my life
Find out what happened when a Protestant embarked on a radical Catholic spiritual exercise which promised him freedom from addictions, individualism and pride
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Opinion
Almost half the population believe in Jesus’ resurrection. It’s time for the Church to be bolder
Are more people open to the gospel than we think? A new report suggests they are, says Andy Kind. Let’s start talking Jesus
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Opinion
Church is not a safe space
Jesus often lived a high-risk, low-security lifestyle. As Christians, we are called to follow him, says Andy Flannagan
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Magazine Features
Destructive criticism
Bestselling author Rob Parsons believes Christians are increasingly violating the Church community’s standards with waspish critique and verbal attacks. He explains why we must be wise in how we handle the power of the tongue
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Regular Columnists
Will God only forgive me if I forgive others?
Source: Brian Jackson / Alamy Stock Photo Q: I’ve got a deep regard for the Sermon on the Mount but I’ve always been bothered by Matthew 6:15: “But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Likewise, the Lord’s Prayer ...
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Magazine Features
Understanding shalom: How to find peace in a turbulent world
From world peace to inner peace, we all know that peace is a good thing, and that we’d like more of it. But in the uncertainty and intensity of everyday life, how do we find it?
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Opinion
Triggered by scripture? This version of the Bible could help you
While supporting survivors of abuse, pastor Mike Leake found Eugene Peterson’s The Message translation of the Bible instrumental in their healing journey
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Opinion
5 tips to help you share your faith
Evangelism is a ministry for the whole Church, not just a few, says James Lawrence. But it doesn’t have to be intimidating
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Opinion
Your church is being hit by the cost of living crisis. It might be time to look again at your giving
Church incomes could plummet within a matter of months, says Paul Houghton
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Opinion
What does it mean to ‘walk the way of the cross’?
In this Holy Week, Christians are invited to walk the way of the cross. But what does that actually mean?
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Opinion
What Ukrainians need this Easter is not more happiness, but resurrection hope
Happiness might be in short supply in Ukraine at the moment, but Rev George Pitcher believes it’s hope that will make all difference
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Magazine Features
The prodigal son ends on a cliffhanger...What happened next?
Despite being the leader of a church for many years, Alistair Forman didn’t fully appreciate the grace of God. When he delved deeper into the parable of the prodigal son, he discovered a loving father who really is as good as he says he is
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Magazine Features
How to hear God’s voice in troubled times
The bewildered founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement shares what he has learned through years of trying – and sometimes failing – to listen to the still, small voice
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Magazine Features
Why believing conspiracy theories corrupts your Christian witness
Christians have a dual responsibility to question conspiracy theories and show compassion to those who believe them, says Jared Stacy
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Regular Columnists
Jeff Lucas: Lessons from my psychedelic shirt
There was something about me that was screamingly obvious, but I hadn’t noticed it myself.
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Real Life
‘Cancer has caused my faith to soar’
When she was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer, Fi Johnston wondered if her faith would stand the test
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Opinion
Why I avoid church on Mothers Day
Lizzie Lowrie explains why some people find going to church on Mothers Day so hard
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Opinion
My schizoaffective disorder means I can’t watch the Ukraine news. Here’s what I am doing instead
Christians should be aware of what is taking place in our world so we can pray. But what should we do when our own mental health makes watching the news impossible? Dr Sharon Hastings shares her story of living with schizoaffective disorder
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Magazine Features
Why the cross is bigger than you think
Dr Krish Kandiah explains how Jesus’ words from the cross reveal God’s hospitality towards us
