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When faith contributes to depression
If your journey of faith feels like a faithful hobble rather than a sprint, then be encouraged says Jeff Lucas, and don’t give up
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How enslaved African Americans found liberation in the Bible
Lucy Peppiatt explains how Black Christians living in slavery found inspiration in New Testament teaching
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Productivity is not a fruit of the Spirit
God invites us to rhythms of rest and reliance on him, not endless to-do lists, says Chine McDonald
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How to wrestle with God
You can try and outrun your shame, but eventually, the road runs out. Far better to wrestle with God and go away limping than to live with all that is left unsaid, says Joshua Luke Smith
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Tired, worn out and feeling meh this summer? You’re still loved and seen
Whether you’re glammed up for the joyful events of the Christian festival season, or curled under a blanket with a summer cold — God sees your heart. You are fully known and fully loved. How liberating, says Gemma Hunt
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I’m a Christian author and speaker. But I admit doubt is a mosquito I can never quite kill
I don’t lose my faith. I just mislay it occasionally, says Jeff Lucas
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Am I missing out on Eucharistic adoration?
Tom Wright answers a reader’s question about the Catholic practice of Eucharistic adoration
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What did Jesus mean by 'turn the other cheek'?
Jesus’ most radical teaching can seem impossible to obey. Does he really expect us to welcome and invite more suffering? In digging deeper, David Instone-Brewer uncovers an explanation that will make you want to follow Jesus’ instructions
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What’s in your hands?
However insignificant you may feel it is, whatever you have to give to God is enough, says Gemma Hunt
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Wait… are Christians cool now?
Faith is on the increase, says Chine McDonald. It’s time to be bold in speaking about what Jesus means to us
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Constant notifications are a distraction. We need to pause and listen to God
Amid the noise of instant notifications, Jeff Lucas urges us to pause, pay attention, and rediscover God’s presence in the everyday
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Beware, protect and forgive: Jesus' message to church leaders
Church leaders have been given great power by God. They must use it responsibly and for the good of the whole body, says Lucy Peppiatt
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Self-sufficiency is an illusion
When his son was born in the bathroom, Joshua Luke Smith encountered the awe-filled reality of birth — and discovered the spiritual power of holy helplessness
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God, gender and why Daddy Pig isn’t problematic
Stereotypical ideals of both motherhood and fatherhood can affect our view of God, too, says Chine McDonald
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Family gatherings can be difficult. Here’s what I’m doing about it
Family is a beatiful gift — but it is also a flawed one. Gemma Hunt shares how she is learning to show up honestly, leaning into grace and trusting God with tricky family dynamics
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My Christian walk has been more of a stagger
Christian maturity takes a while…or even a lifetime, remarks Jeff Lucas
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The first sound: How science confirms the Bible’s account of creation
Genesis says that God spoke order into chaos. Scientific findings about the universe’s first sound resonate with scripture, says David Instone-Brewer
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God’s creation brings us joy. This is what grass looks like under the microscope
After spending some time outdoors, Gemma Hunt reflects on how the beauty of God’s creation is good for us
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What churches can learn from this chicken shop
The American fast food chain Chick-fil-A has consistently outsold its competitors. But it isn’t just the food that makes it successful, observes Jeff Lucas
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Power to preach
At Pentecost we remember how the Holy Spirit equipped the first Christians with supernatural gifts so they could witness for Christ. May the same be true today, says Lucy Peppiatt