All Premier Christianity articles in October 2023
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Real Life'Ministry in war-torn Lebanon is tough. But the good news of Jesus shines in the darkness'
Rouba Yammine, a church leader in Beirut, Lebanon, shares her experiences of life and ministry in a war zone, and asks Christians everywhere to pray for peace
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Magazine FeaturesWhy more Christians are homeschooling their children
Despite the Church’s best efforts, Christian belief continues to decline among younger generations. Could home education form part of the answer?
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Regular ColumnistsJeff Lucas is home alone!
Macaulay Culkin is in his 40s now but, for many, he will forever be Kevin McCallister, the precocious eight-year-old in the blockbuster 1990 comedy Home Alone. For those unfamiliar with the film, Kevin’s parents take off for a Christmas in Paris, unaware that they have left their ...
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ReviewsJosh Carter: My top 8 songs
The presenter of Premier Christian Radio’s weekday afternoon show shares his recommendations
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ReviewsThe dog walker’s guide to God - Henry Martin
The Dog Walker’s Guide to God: 52 musings on companionship, divine and canine is a wholesome collection of reflections for dog walkers to think about while taking their furry friend for their daily exercise. A round of a-paws please for artist and Anglican minister Henry Martin, ...
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ReviewsBorn free - Katharine Hill
Few of us would say that we strike the right balance when it comes to daily rhythms of work and rest, the result being that we allow the hurried pace of life to drown out the voice of God. For many, the pandemic provided time for introspection ...
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ReviewsListening to the Jewish Jesus - Paul Luckraft
The rediscovery of the Jewishness of Jesus, and of the early Church, has been a major theme in recent biblical scholarship. The 2,000-year gap since these events occurred means we often read the biblical text without appreciating the cultural and historic context. The aim of Paul ...
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ReviewsLiving with hope - Michael Panther
The name Michael Panther will linger in your mind long after you have finished his autobiography. Born in South Sudan, Michael was surrounded by war and conflict from birth. He was just three years old when his family, who instilled a deep Christian faith in him, were ...
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ReviewsDoes the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage?
Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? is an outstanding book, says our reviewer
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Regular ColumnistsWhat does it mean to "live by the Spirit"? These scientific insights might help
Neuroscience might provide some unexpected answers to two complex theological questions, says David Instone-Brewer
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Magazine Features'My work on earth isn't done yet' Two evangelists on facing serious illness, praying for healing and divine joy
Evangelists Carl Beech and Steve Legg have been friends for more than 20 years. They have pioneered ministries and travelled the world telling people about Christ. Earlier this year, Carl was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease, while Steve was told the cancer he’s been battling meant he had just five months to live. They discuss chronic illness and terminal diagnoses, their different attitudes to healing and facing the future – whatever it holds – with joy
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InterviewsBoyzone’s Shane Lynch: ‘The music industry is Satanic’
Boyzone’s Shane Lynch talks demons, deliverance and working his way back to the light
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Magazine FeaturesThe power of forgiveness
Letting go of past hurts can be one of the hardest decisions you ever make. But it’s always worth it, says Claire Musters
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Magazine FeaturesNew atheism has collapsed. The tide is turning on belief in God
Justin Brierley explores the surprising rebirth of belief in God
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TestimoniesFrom dead man walking to alive in Christ
Michael Corcoran was drinking himself to death, but an encounter with a Christian changed the trajectory of his life
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Real Life‘God healed me of my adoption trauma’
Being adopted left Fiona Myles with pain that led her down a dark path, but God rescued her, brought a precious daughter into her life and now she helps others find healing
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Magazine FeaturesWalt Disney was a man of faith. But 100 years on, how should Christians view his legacy?
Walt Disney attributed his success to a daily habit of prayer. But now, as Disney celebrates 100 years of family fun, Christians are divided on the merits of the entertainment giant. Is it still the home of good, clean entertainment or should we be suspicious of its political stances?
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Thank God it's MondayThe delivery driver: ‘I carry Jesus’ presence to every doorstep’
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline
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Regular ColumnistsWhat happened when I tried texting Jesus…
Chine McDonald wasn’t sure about an AI chatbot based on Jesus Christ. Here’s how she got on
