We shouldn't be surprised if we are rejected by this world
If we really don't conform to the pressures and standards of this world, then we shouldn't expect to feel loved by this world.
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We ignore the church fathers at our peril
Our church fathers shaped Christianity as we know it, and handed us clearly articulated explanations of doctrines including the Trinity and Christ's nature. Yet we still seem to ignore them.
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Marriage is more about commitment and less about romantic attraction, says John Piper
Theologian John Piper has encouraged asexual individuals to "accept your present indifference to sexual desires" and remain open to relationships, as marriage is fundamentally based on commitment — not romantic attraction.
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Self-harm: boys are less likely to be admitted to hospital
Self-harm is one of the most important risk factors for suicide. Although rare in young people, suicide is still the leading cause of death in males and females aged 10-19 years in England and Wales.
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Our hidden sin can be deadly
After we discover our own hidden sins and we confess them before God, it is not the end.
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Is sarcasm sinful?
Am I communicating something beneficial through my humour, or am I simply taking the easy way out, mocking and ridiculing someone to shame them out of disagreeing with me?
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Peter Pan syndrome is bad for our faith
He sacrifices personal relationships and adult responsibility in exchange for eternal youth and imagination. Posing the question, what are the dangers of refusing to grow-up?
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Are we following the real Jesus or the 'other' Jesus?
Following the 'other jesus' means picking and choosing the bits of Jesus that you like and ignoring the parts that you don't
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From violent, broken prisoner to redeemed man of God and mentor
Allen Langham was on the cusp of a dream professional rugby career when his life descended into a vicious cycle of drugs, violence and prison. But an unlikely encounter with God in his prison cell saved him and he's never looked back.
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Words for anyone who has been wounded by church
Many of us have experienced pain and heartbreak at the hands of our fellow brothers and sisters in the faith. Allow me to share some words for the wounded.
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The reverberations of "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" are still being felt
I Kissed Dating Goodbye resonated when it was released because people where searching for answers.
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World Evangelical Alliance's General Assembly closes with call to recognise the urgency of the Great Commission
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Marriage is more about commitment and less about romantic attraction, says John Piper
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