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Nov 2018
After the acquittal of Asia Bibi for alleged blasphemy against the Prophet Mohammed, furious demonstrators took to the streets in Pakistan. The country was in gridlock for 3 days as Muslim demonstrators and security forces clashed the length and breadth of the country. Imran Khan, ex-cricketer turned Prime Minister, has given Mrs Bibi and her family sanctuary in Islamabad whilst they await asylum in the West. Unfortunately, the UK has not given Mrs Bibi the promise of asylum but says it is keeping a close eye on the matter. For a nation......
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Loss: How As Christians We Deal With It.
Loss is something we all have to bear at some point in our life. It neither discriminates between people or cares for your material possessions, and it can strike out of the blue many...
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Please Vote For Our Charity!
Hi there Just a quick line or two about the charity I work for. ROC Blackpool is a Christian based charity that operates in Blackpool to alleviate the needs of poor people and deprived...
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Halloween: Dangers To A Seemingly Innocent Event!
Whether we like it or not, Halloween has become an accepted part of western culture. In particular, the festival has always been big in the USA, with Americans spending over 5 billion Dollars during...
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Are We Alone In The Universe: Some Thoughts From A Christian Perspective.
When I stare into the night sky I am totally blown away by the stars and planets observable with the naked eye. If you happen to live in a brightly lit area your view...
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Universal Credit: Why As Christians We Should Be Concerned!
As Christians, we should be concerned about the poorest in our community that goes without saying. Christ commanded us whatever our financial status to look after and look out for those who are the...
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Don’t Judge Me Because I Sin Differently To You.
I’ve seen a lot of critical posts on Facebook recently, and a few of these have inspired me to write the following reflection: Jesus said: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged....
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Franklin Graham: My Part In His ‘Festival of Hope’ Weekender.
When my in-laws suggested that my wife and I join them as stewards of the ‘Festival of Hope’, we said yes. The Thursday night before the evangelical mission weekender began, my wife, myself, and...
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Is Your House Built On A Solid Foundation?
The world today is a fearful place to live in, and where nothing seems certain any more. One might have hoped that with all the technological advances of the last few decades, life might...
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Justin Welby: Addressing the TUC in Manchester!
Archbishop Justin Welby is to address the TUC meeting in Manchester. He would not be the first such clergyman to address the TUC. For example, in 1879 Archbishop Tait Campbell did so as did...
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