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Mar 2018
Why do Christians believe in the eternal hope that Christ offers? Jesus lived over 2,000 over ago in what was Roman-ruled Palestine. His life was cut short at the age of 33, of which his ministry comprised just three and a half years, yet in this short window of time, his life has changed millions of others. Jesus’ life was cut short by crucifixion, the Roman way of killing those it considered enemies of the state. Christ, when compared to other religious founders, was unique in his ministry. Healing the sick and......
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RT Kendall: My part in his seminar.
When Rev Brian Grist asked me to go with him and his wife, Carol, to attend a seminar with RT Kendall, I felt honoured and appreciated. Simon, our regular Pastor, was unable to attend,...
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Billy Graham: His part in my conversion.
What can I say about one of the greatest, if not the greatest Evangelist of the 20th/21st Century, that has not already been said? My name is Nick Bishop, I am a member of...
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Christianity in Xianjiang and in China at large.
Xinjiang is an autonomous region of China which is home to the Uyghur people. If you think the UK is the most watched nation in the world with CCTV on every street corner, try being...
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The Persecuted Church
Christians in the UK are certainly finding times tough in a society that is becoming largely secular and where other faiths are given as much prominence as their own. Issues such as not being...
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View PostThe modern world is a distracting place where it seems we are less able to find time for ourselves. This situation has resulted in many people from all walks of life suffering stress and...
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Food for Thought
When I’m out walking my dog or watching nature documentaries on tv, I’m inspired and deeply moved as I look in awe at the wonders of the universe and all the creator has made. Our...
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Jesus and the Jedi!
Human beings love a good story of light v darkness and where good overcomes evil. Sci-fi fantasies like Star Wars contain all that and more. When the movie ‘Star Wars’ opened in 1977 did...
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Jesus: The real meaning of Christmas.
Watching television in the run-up to Christmas, one can’t help but feel bombarded with Christmas adverts. If it’s not celebs pushing the latest Dior product, Amazon showing how efficient their delivery of gifts across the...
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Christians and the environment
Why should we bother about planet earth? Some Christians have the opinion that we shouldn’t care for the environment. The reason behind this thinking is that someday there will be a new heaven and...
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