Holy Spirit strengthens persecuted Christians, says Pope
The Holy Spirit strengthens Christians through persecution, even to the point of death, Pope Francis said yesterday.
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10 Bible verses for when you're facing a tough decision
In some circumstances, God will speak to us specifically about our choices, while in others he seems to be silent. But we can always trust that he wants the best for us. -
Kickstarting your faith life: How to get back into the race after quitting
Jesus died on the cross not only for perseverers. He died for quitters, too. -
The Servant Queen, the Sovereign Disciple: How the Queen models Christ
Mark Greene reflects on the Queen's faith, and how she relentlessly demonstrates grace, love and kindness. -
10 quotes on faith from Queen Elizabeth II
It's often forgotten that Queen Elizabeth has the title of Supreme Governor of the Church of England, as well as being the UK's longest reigning monarch. This title reflects a genuine Christian faith, and she often talks on how faith in Jesus inspires her and keeps her going. -
Are you building a kingdom of worry rather than the Kingdom of God?
I once heard someone say, 'Worry is like a rocking chair—it gives you something to do but it doesn't get you anywhere.' -
What we can learn from monks about embedding spirituality into our daily lives
We mistakenly live our lives on three separate levels - physical, mental and spiritual - but monks practise an "invasive spirituality" that permeates all aspects of their lives, writes Tim Shallard. -
What children can teach us about simple, exhilarating faith
The intelligence of our world tends to keep me focused on maintaining the status quo, following the safe path, speaking what people want to hear, honouring celebrities, ignoring the poor and down-trodden, chasing power and success, and fearing the unknown. -
Religious people are happier, research claims – but how much does it matter?
New findings from America's respected Pew Research Center appear to show that people who are highly religious are generally happier with the way things are going in their lives. -
Mustard seed faith: How big should faith be in order to be effective?
How big should our faith have to be to be effective enough to see results? Is faith quantifiable in the sense that we can take it all together and sum it up and see if we have enough of it to see breakthroughs come to pass? -
What being an actor has taught me about self-examination and living right for God
Actors spend spend hours, weeks and even months preparing to play a fictitious person, but what would it be like if we spent some small amount of time on the real life we live every day? -
Peter: The ordinary hero of the Christian faith
Peter gives us a role model we can relate to. He's a man who wore his heart on his sleeve and made many mistakes. Yet ultimately, he recognised Jesus for who he was and he persevered to the end in spreading the good news.
