All articles by Heather Tomlinson – Page 5

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    Mind Games

    2014-02-05T00:00:00Z

    How big a part does reason play in conversion to Christianity? Heather Tomlinson talks to some who found that it was rational argument, not emotional experience, which lead them to Christ.

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    Christ and the Commons

    2014-02-05T00:00:00Z

    Has the Christian voice in politics changed since the coalition was formed? And just how influential is it?

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    I rescue children from brothels

    2014-02-05T00:00:00Z

    Former policeman Daniel Walker found himself in some of the most dangerous places on our planet, rescuing children and women forced into prostitution and bringing to justice the pimps who trafficked them. But, he tells Heather Tomlinson, it came at a great personal cost.

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    Life after Drugs

    2014-02-05T00:00:00Z

    With less than 1% of heroin addicts in the UK offered rehabilitation, is there a gap in provision which could be filled by the Church?

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    Spiritual Abuse

    2014-02-05T00:00:00Z

    In the second part of our series looking at money, sex and power abuses in the UK Church, we investigate the prevalence of spiritual abuse...

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    The Transforming Power of Meditation

    2013-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Can Christian meditation help us deepen our relationship with God?

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    Jackie Pullinger

    2013-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Jackie Pullinger is one of the world’s best known missionaries. Here, she talks about her dislike of being a celebrity, burnout, and whether salvation comes through grace or works...

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    From incest to healing

    2013-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Maria Landon’s childhood was indescribable. Her mother fled the abusive home, her father raped her and pimped her out as a prostitute. As an adult she was locked into abusive relationships, emotional pain and repeated suicide attempts.

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    Grassroots

    2013-12-19T00:00:00Z

    A church in Chester is boldly evangelising in a council estate café and an upmarket shop, with some incredible testimonies

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    The God Particle

    2013-12-19T00:00:00Z

    As the science versus faith battle continues, could the Higgs boson, otherwise known as the ‘God’ particle, be used as a weapon on either side?

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    The Gift of Giving

    2013-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Is generous giving just for the rich and elite? As Christians, how much should we give, and to whom?

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    Faith at work

    2013-12-19T00:00:00Z

    There has been a spate of recent cases where Christians’ faith has got them into trouble at work. So is it a question of compromising your beliefs to be in the workplace, or learning to be more sensitive?

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    Pay Check

    2013-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Heather Tomlinson braves the important but awkward subject of how much we should pay our church leaders

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    Should the Bride be Beautiful?

    2013-12-19T00:00:00Z

    In a world which says that attractiveness is everything, does the Church look any different? Or have we all succumbed to the cult of beauty?

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    Keswick Convention: Farewell From Keswick

    2013-08-05T00:00:00Z

    Heather Tomlinson takes a look back at what's been taught at this year's conference.This is the last missive from this year's Keswick Convention. We hope you've enjoyed the blogs. The hope is to get a wider audience for some of the teaching that takes place at Keswick, so if you've ...

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    Keswick Convention: If You Want To Stop The Church From Spreading Just Stop Speaking

    2013-07-30T00:00:00Z

    Based on a talk by Mike Hill, Bishop of Bristol, at the Keswick Convention 2013.There's a huge burden on my heart, as to how we are going to set about re-evangelising this nation. It's easy for us Christians to get into a season of complaint about the way the world ...

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    Keswick Convention: The Marks Of A Healthy Church

    2013-07-29T00:00:00Z

    Based on a talk by Mike Hill, Bishop of Bristol, at the Keswick Convention 2013.I want to talk to you about the nature of the church. You hear lots of stories of people who have picked up collateral damage from the church, and people who have given up. Whether or ...

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    Keswick Convention: In The Beginning Part Five

    2013-07-26T00:00:00Z

    Based on a talk by John Lennox, at the Keswick Convention 2013. He is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and a lecturer at the Oxford Centre of Christian Apologetics.When you look at a work of art - and the Bible is that and much more - you ...

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    Keswick Convention: In The Beginning Part Four

    2013-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Based on a talk by John Lennox, at the Keswick Convention 2013. He is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and a lecturer at the Oxford Centre of Christian ApologeticsOne of the most important statements in all the world's literature is Genesis 1:27; "So God created mankind in ...

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    Keswick Convention: In The Beginning Part One

    2013-07-23T00:00:00Z

    Based on a talk by John Lennox, at the Keswick Convention 2013. He is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and a lecturer at the Oxford Centre of Christian ApologeticsYou cannot know a God who does not exist. At this time in our culture, it's the existence of ...