All Premier Christianity articles in December 2016
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Archive contentMy 4 year old son got brain cancer. But God isn't to blame
After receiving devastating news about her son’s health, Jessica Kelley couldn’t stomach the usual Christian clichés about God’s role in suffering. She tells Sam Hailes her story
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Archive content5 ways to (not) burn out your pastor
Christopher Ash gives five ways that congregations can protect their pastor from burning out
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Archive contentBeds for all who come
A few years ago I was speaking at a carol service in the House of Commons. It was held in the Speaker’s Room, festively decorated with a huge Christmas tree standing in pride of place.
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Archive newsCanon Andrew White leaves charity he founded
Canon Andrew White, known as the Vicar of Baghdad, has revealed he is leaving the charity he founded – the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East (FRRME) – to start a new organisation.
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Archive newsAshers bakery lose ‘gay cake’ appeal
Christian bakers found to have breached equality laws by refusing to make a pro-gay marriage cake have lost their case at the Belfast Court of Appeal.
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Archive contentBack from the dead?
Roger Harper explains why it’s time for Christians to take near-death experiences seriously
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Archive contentCharlynne Boddie: The Lord said 'I will let you go to the White House as long as you don't dilute the gospel'
Charlynne Boddie worked in the White House and Hollywood before moving to the UK. Sam Hailes finds out more about this ordained minister’s most unusual career
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Archive newsMystery of hidden Celtic cross finally revealed
The story behind a massive Celtic cross hidden in a forest in County Donegal, Ireland has been revealed.
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Christian parents are not passing on their faith
New research from the Christian thinktank Theos has shown some Christian parents are not doing enough to help their children come to know Jesus.
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Archive contentThe confessing Christian
The Lutheran pastor was a key figure in the fight against Hitler. His commitment to the gospel cost him his life
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Archive newsIraq's largest church reclaimed from Islamic State
Iraqi Christians have held the first Sunday mass at the Grand Immaculate Church since it was recaptured from Islamic State. Two Iraqi priests (pictured) conducted the service inside the church in the city of Qaraqosh while Iraqi forces battled for Mosul 20 miles away.The church is Iraq’s largest, and used ...
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Archive contentImage corrupted: The true cost of pornography
Christians have long warned of the dangers of viewing pornography. Now, as mainstream culture joins in the fight, sexual psychotherapist Paula Hall explains the true cost of porn
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Archive contentWe should give Donald Trump a fresh start
While we can’t ignore what Trump said in the past, it’s time to move on and allow him to lead in a better way, says Chris Goswami
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Emmanuel
When Donald Trump was elected 45th President of the United States, many Christians reacted by taking to social media to remind the world: “God is still in control”.
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How US evangelicals put Trump in the White House
Katie Stock takes a closer look at how American Christians voted
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Archive contentFaith for miracles
What did Jesus mean when he spoke about faith that can move mountains? David Instone-Brewer investigates
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Feedback
Us election result The American President-elect is reckoned by most people to be a thrice-married misogynist, a sexual predator, abuser of women, xenophobe, racist and bigot. He has insulted Muslims, Mexicans, war heroes, the disabled and various other minority groups. As a billionaire he is on another planet than the one that ...
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Archive contentThe lookout
The writer, Alan Alexander Milne, better known as AA Milne once wrote, “Halfway down the stairs is a stair where I sit. There isn't any other stair quite like it.”
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Archive newsPeople in the news
People in the news God is on Redknapp’s case Former footballer Jamie Redknapp has said Ivory Coast international Emmanuel Eboué sends him texts about God every morning. “He wants me to become a Christian and he keeps sending me these messages about turning to God.” Iranian pastor ...
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Archive contentStadium spirituality
In a post-Christian society, where are people searching for a connection to something bigger than themselves? Look no further than your nearest rock concert, says Joseph Wood
