All Premier Christianity articles in July 2014
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Archive contentThe fashion industry undressed
The tragic collapse of the Rana Plaza clothing factory in Bangladesh last year has prompted UK Christians to pioneer the way for a more just fashion industry, discovers Lucinda van der Hart.
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Archive contentUndercover miracles in the Middle East
David John works as a missionary in a dangerous, anti-Christian environment, but this hasn’t prevented God working miracles in order to bring people to him.
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Recovering from depression - Katharine Smith
As someone who has bi-polar disorder, I found this book a bittersweet read. In Recovering from Depression, Katharine Smith reminded me of all the darkness and sadness a person with depression can experience.
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ReviewsShadow Weaver - The Choir
The Choir is a band to listen to when you want Christian lyrics free of glib predictability.
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You Can Pray - Tim Chester
Prayer is a battle zone, even for the keenest believer. But we’re often our own worst enemies through doubt, ill-discipline, or lack of inspiration and know-how.
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Equipped to Serve - Richard Brews
This book purports to be a practical approach to serving in the local church.
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Rediscovering the Ministry of Blessing - Russ Parker
‘What we do not celebrate shrinks with lack of affirmation,’ says Russ Parker in his study of passing on God’s blessings, revealing what happens when we don’t bless.
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ReviewsChildren of Promise - Andrew Ehrenzeller
Singer-songwriter Andrew Ehrenzeller is a recent addition to the Jesus Culture label, and his first studio album is an impressive debut.
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Deep Magic, Dragons & Talking Mice - Alister McGrath
Alister McGrath has followed his comprehensive biography of CS Lewis (published last year) with fascinating insights into the link between Lewis’ philosophy, friendships and life experience and his various writings – particularly The Chronicles of Narnia.
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InterviewsProfile: Rick Warren
A year on from the tragic suicide of his youngest son, megachurch pastor Rick Warren speaks to Justin Brierley about the pain and purpose of Matthew’s death.
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Archive contentHoly Places
Where do you experience the presence and power of God? We hear about divine encounters in seven spiritually significant UK locations.
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Archive contentLosing faith in faith schools?
Investigations into a so-called Islamist ‘plot’ in Birmingham schools have raised questions about the role of religion in education in Britain. Lucinda Borkett-Jones reports on why the battle lines being drawn are more than just playground squabbles.
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Archive contentThe boy in you must die
The desire for control, personal success and gratification are all marks of an immature life. In order to grow into manhood as God intended we need to leave childish things behind, says Viv Thomas.
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Magazine FeaturesWhy Matthew Warren’s story matters
I’ve interviewed my fair share of American megachurch leaders over the years. Francis Chan was challenging, Rob Bell was controversial, Mark Driscoll was…Mark Driscoll.
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Regular ColumnistsLove the moment
Growing up means that you are supposed to leave childish behaviour behind. I've think I've largely succeeded. If you disagree, I won’t play with you any more, so there.
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Archive newsInflatable whale let down by Royal Parks
Bible Society’s inflatable whale is in need of a home for the summer, having been banned from London’s Royal Parks. The Society had planned to use the giant inflatable to tell the story of Jonah in Potter’s Field Park by the Thames, but was turned down because the trust which runs the site was not allowed to hold ‘events of a religious nature’.
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Archive newsEvangelicals divided
Bloggers write to support and condemn the Evangelical Alliance’s decision to remove Oasis Trust from membership.
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Archive contentWhy your church should love the World Cup (even if you don’t)
The World Cup is upon us, and – whether or not you like football – there’s much the Church can learn from it.
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Archive newsChristians unite in prayer for kidnapped Nigerian girls
The abduction of more than 250 young women in Nigeria has inspired a worldwide campaign for their release, supported by Christians around the globe.
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Archive contentThe childlike Church
Jesus encouraged us to ‘become like little children’ (Matthew 18:3), but did he really want his Church to be like a playgroup – full of self-centred bickering and snotty noses?
