All Premier Christianity articles in May 2014
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Archive contentCzech priest awarded £1.1m Templeton Prize
A Czech priest who was a leader in the underground church during Soviet occupation has won the 2014 Templeton Prize, worth £1.1 million.
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Archive contentAround the World in 80 Miracles
Jesus promised that signs and wonders would follow those who believe. Justin Brierley reports on how Christ's words are coming true in countries around the world today.
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Archive contentWar in Central African Republic is "not religious"
The fighting in the Central African Republic is being wrongly portrayed as a religious conflict, according to a global movement of evangelicals.
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Archive contentMark Driscoll apologises for his ‘angry young prophet’ days
American megachurch pastor Mark Driscoll has issued a letter of apology to his church reflecting on recent controversies and declaring that his ‘angry-young-prophet’ days are over.
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InterviewsTim Keller: 'Find whatever the culture is looking to for meaning. Then show how Jesus Christ fulfils that aspiration'
Ranked as one of America’s most influential Christians and with a ministry reaching sceptics from Manhattan to Mumbai, Tim Keller talks to Justin Brierley about inspiring a new generation of intellectually engaged evangelicals
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Archive contentProminent charismatic pastor converts to Catholicism
Sweden’s evangelicals have been rocked by the conversion of the country’s most prominent charismatic pastor to Roman Catholicism.
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Archive contentIs the Pope a charismatic?
A year on from his inauguration, Pope Francis is showing signs of being the most charismatic Pope we’ve seen yet. What impact is he having on the UK’s Catholic charismatic movement?
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Archive contentGay Marriage u-turn at US charity
An attempt by the US branch of World Vision to address the issue of same-sex marriage among its employees has backfired spectacularly, with the organisation forced within days to reverse a move to become more inclusive.
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Archive contentFaith like a mustard seed
Lucinda Borkett-Jones speaks to Erna Simms, whose faith has sustained her through illness and tragedy.
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Archive contentFighting for the soul of Ukraine
The demonstrations across Ukraine between November and February were not just about European integration; they were part of the birth of a spiritual-political movement, writes Lucinda Borkett-jones
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Archive contentFlood, sweat and tears
Darren Aronofsky’s latest epic has divided Christians; yet it’s a spectacular film sure to provoke discussion. So, just as theologians and children’s workers have asked for generations: what are we supposed to do with Noah?
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‘They were kind and sweet’
The release of 13 Greek Orthodox nuns and three maids held prisoner for three months by Syrian rebels was greeted with joy among the country’s Christian population last month.
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Archive contentThe Apologist: What proof is there?
Christian apologist Amy Orr-Ewing responds to some of the biggest objections to the resurrection.
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Archive contentThe Sceptic: Why I can't believe the resurrection
What are some of the strongest objections to faith from Christianity’s toughest critics, and can we answer them? In this new series, Premier Christianity will be hearing from some of the world’s leading sceptics, beginning with former evangelical Christian Bart Ehrman, whose questioning of the Gospel accounts led him to lose his faith
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Archive contentChucking people out of Church
Continuing his new series, David Instone-Brewer sheds light on doctrines we may have overlooked.
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Archive content(Tube) Stations of the Cross
Travellers on London’s Underground will see artworks representing the Stations of the Cross in a project developed by Art Below and St Marylebone parish church.
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InterviewsQ&A: Dave Smith
The leader of KingsGate Community Church in Peterborough talks to Lucinda Borkett-Jones about teaching on the resurrection and resourcing the Church in mission.
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Regular ColumnistsJeff Lucas: Tents Moments
Before embarking on the Christian journey, I was warned that the pathway ahead might be littered with perils ...
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The Question That Never Goes Away - Philip Yancey
Fuelled by honesty, pithy stories, well-selected quotes and interesting touches (such as comparing first-century Palestine to Sarajevo), this vivid book condenses observation and theology into a wise, sensitive and practical aid to understanding the brokenness around us and responding as God’s presence in the lives of the hurting.
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ReviewsAll Or Nothing - Pete James
Worship leader Pete James’ third studio album All or Nothing reflects his usual pop style. A mix of upbeat tracks and mellower sounds work together to create an album that is both energetic and personal.










