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Oct 2018
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 this event, making it the second biggest festival after Christmas. When I was a lad, Halloween was hardly mentioned, yet now, like all Americanisms, Halloween has caught on here in the UK, being one of many events (like Bonfire Night, Christmas, Easter and other non-Christian religious festivals like Hannukah, Eid, Diwali etc) that the retail industry makes a......
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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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Always Consult The Lord On Ideas and Plans!
As Christians, we should never make plans or discuss them without involving God in the process. We have heard the phrase, ‘The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry’. Something can crop...
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Utopia: A Humanistic Dream But A Christian Reality!
Wherever you look today there is conflict. Whether it be neighbours arguing, family rows, disputes over politics, religion and war, strife and humanity seem to go hand in hand. The root of the problem...
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The Founder of the Scofield Bible.
Here is another link to my writings for HubPagesHubPages
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