The dependable Holy Spirit
Growing up to be an independent person, then learning dependency towards God, I am so grateful that I have the best of the best I can depend on.
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Wanting to be a hero
The majority of us are just ordinary people.
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Having hope in despair
One of the most amazing things about nature that I find inspiring is the ability of a dwindling, dying, dried-out plant to bounce right back into a flourishing bloom after receiving watering, nurturing, and a little bit of pruning.
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Bible podcasts help Christians resolving to read the old, old story in the new year
While yearlong plans taking readers from Genesis to Revelation have been around for years, podcasts have more recently become a popular way for listeners to keep up with or better understand a daily Bible reading plan.
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You had me until you went religious
People advocate for concepts like being kind to our neighbours and being generous to those in need. No one is arguing with that. Yet give away that you're approaching these ideas from a 'religious' point of view and the respect stops.
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How can we respond to future pandemics with wisdom?
Pandemics are not new. Nor are our responses to them. This should caution us to respond, not with less passion, but with a wisdom that we have been here before and we must have a balanced response.
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Who's in control?
Comfortingly, Satan is on the end of God's short leash; it is God Who is ultimately in firm control.
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Early Christians wouldn't have found the Christmas story's virgin birth so surprising
The idea of the divine participating in the conception of a child destined for greatness wouldn't have seemed so unusual to an ancient audience.
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God in the chaos
Our Saviour arrived in chaos. And guess what, he's still showing up in yours.
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Mary's Magnificat: the wait is over
Today, we do not wait for the Messiah to bring salvation. We wait for the Messiah to return, when He will reveal Himself fully as King and restorer of all creation.
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The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas
The modern Christmas tree is a universal symbol that carries meanings both religious and secular. Adorned with lights, they promote hope and offer brightness in literally the darkest time of year for half of the world.
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An Advent miracle: can we put ourselves in Joseph's sandals and trust in God against the odds?
For Joseph, there was no human solution to the problem, so God stepped in to create one.
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Helping people find food, hope and faith during the cost of living crisis
The Message Trust's community groceries aren't just helping people practically. They're also offering people life skills, friendship and the chance to discover the ultimate source of hope - Jesus.
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