All Family & Relationships articles – Page 6
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OpinionDoes the Bible prohibit sex before marriage?
Last week the Methodist Church affirmed the status of cohabitation. Many Christians have assumed the Bible forbids sex outside of marriage. But what do the texts actually say?
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Magazine Features‘He sets the lonely in families’ - the rise of Christian adoption
Christians are twice as likely to adopt than the general population, but thousands of children are still in need of a safe, stable home. Emma Fowle explains how every Christian can help create an environment where children can thrive
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Opinion3 reasons why you need to watch Anthony Hopkins in The Father
Everyone should watch this film, says Krish Kandiah
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Magazine FeaturesThe Church is losing an entire generation. Here’s what you can do about it
Even prior to Covid-19, the number of children and teenagers attending church services in the UK was in steep decline. But after a year like no other, is the answer going back to the way we’ve always done things, or is it time for a fresh approach?
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Magazine FeaturesWhy abuse in church is worse than you thought
Michele Guinness shares her story of sexual abuse, and says every Christian must play their part in forging a new culture of respect between men and women
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Magazine FeaturesFriends: The lasting legacy of TV’s most popular sitcom
With just 10 days to go until the Friends reunion, Jamie Cutteridge considers how the show has connected with young and old alike, and what Christians can take away from it
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Real LifeWhat is a 'naked wedding' and why should Christians have one?
An estimated 127,000 weddings were cancelled last year, as couples chose to postpone their nuptials in the face of ever-tightening Covid-19 restrictions. But speaking ahead of National Marriage Week, Charlie and Emily explain how their Christian faith inspired them to go ahead with their special day
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Magazine FeaturesHow God brought our marriage back from the brink
After a period of separation, Claire and Steve Musters were determined to make their marriage work. During a time of rebuilding, they were challenged by their marriage counsellors to think back to what drew them together in the first place. They realised many of their ideas about marriage had been fuelled by cultural rather than biblical ideals – and they don’t think they are the only ones…
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Magazine FeaturesDrawers, doors and the key to a healthy marriage
Dr Gary Chapman may have written bestselling books on marriage, but the early years of his own relationship were a mess. Here he reveals how God challenged him to change his attitude towards his wife – and what a difference that made
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InterviewsGemma Hunt: How a prophetic word inspired the CBeebies presenter to work in TV
A prophetic word at Soul Survivor inspired the then-teenage Gemma Hunt to pursue a career in the media. She has gone on to front CBeebies’ Swashbuckle, BBC One’s Songs of Praise and even the Alpha film series
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InterviewsRev Chris Lee: The viral vicar of Instagram
He has more followers than the Archbishop of Canterbury and tens of thousands watch his 60-second sermons. BBC News has dubbed him “an internet sensation”, but what message is Rev Chris Lee seeking to communicate?
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InterviewsKim Phuc Phan Thi: How the bombs led me to Christ
Known as ‘Napalm Girl’, Kim Phuc is recognised globally as the nine-year-old running from a napalm attack during the Vietnam War. The image was recently voted the most iconic photo of all time. Kim explains why practising forgiveness can be transformational
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Real Life‘I saw angels hovering over my daughter’s body’
Nadim Ednan-Laperouse describes the moment his daughter, Natasha, had a severe allergic reaction to a Pret a Manger sandwich and died by his side
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InterviewsLouie Giglio: The Passion founder says he's no longer relevant
The founder of the Passion student movement reflects on changed lives, purpose in suffering and why he’s no longer relevant
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Testimonies‘I became a Christian after going to a light party’
Jesus wasn’t on Jodi Jackson’s radar until she was invited to a Christian alternative to Halloween. Two years later, she can’t stop praying
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InterviewsRob Parsons: The master storyteller reflects on 30 years of Care for the Family
As his long-running Premier Christianity column draws to a close, Rob Parsons chats about his ministry with Care for the Family, the disruptive nature of technology and the power of vulnerability
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InterviewsRachel Gardner: Meet the sassy youth worker on a mission to put courage into the next generation
The popular speaker, youth worker and campaigner also known as the 'God Sex Lady' tells Sam Hailes why courage is more important than confidence
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Magazine FeaturesBuilding real relationships is a messy business
Authentic faith and effective evangelism require the courage and compassion to invest in deep relationships. I thought StoryHouse, our new missional coffee shop, was good at this, but now I realise we’re still amateurs.
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Magazine FeaturesPreventing adultery
The Jews of Jesus’ day devised a clever way to encourage marital faithfulness. Should the Church implement something similar?
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Magazine FeaturesThe forgotten generation
The elderly are often overlooked by the Church. But running a memory café for people with dementia has led to a rebirth of Rev Steve Morris’ congregation. He explains how every church can help combat loneliness
