Distracted to death: why screens are harming your faith

By Rick Hill2021-06-18T15:36:00

We spend two and a half hours on social media and more than three hours watching TV every day. We need to fight the distractions if we want to follow Jesus, says Rick Hill

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If anyone can explain spiritual warfare to millennials, John Mark Comer can

2021-11-29T11:01:00Z By Sam Hailes

John Mark Comer’s teaching gift is unquestioned. His previous book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (Hodder & Stoughton) was written pre-Covid but became a Christian bestseller throughout the pandemic months, as the lockdowns prompted reflection on how over-busy many of our lives had become. Before that, Garden ...
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Growing strong roots: 5 ways the pandemic is changing spiritual formation

2021-10-25T15:06:00Z By Rick Hill

Following Jesus in a post-Christian culture takes courage. But a stronger type of discipleship is now emerging, says Rick Hill
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Facebook know that social media harms body image. Here’s 4 things Christian parents can do to help

2021-09-20T10:19:00Z By Deborah Webster

Dr Deborah Webster’s PhD research confirmed what Instagram’s owners have known for some time: using social media isn’t good for teenager’s mental health. But by developing healthy habits ourselves, adults can help the young people in their lives use technology well

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