All Faith articles – Page 7
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Magazine Features
Is free speech under threat?
As a survey suggests a quarter of young people would ban the Bible if it contained hate speech, and Christians are wrongfully arrested while street preaching, Heather Tomlinson investigates: Is our freedom of speech being eroded?
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Thank God it's Monday
The fashionista: ‘The fashion industry is my ministry field’
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline
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Regular Columnists
Why friendship is a matter of life and death
It is proven that having an optimum number of friends is good for us, says Chine McDonald, yet many men have fewer than they would like
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Interviews
Miriam Cates MP: ‘The Conservative Party Conference is a bit like New Wine, but with more wine’
Political newcomer and social conservative Miriam Cates MP on faith, family life and her rapid entry to the House of Commons
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Opinion
Lil Nas X is antagonising Christians again. But I still believe in showing him kindness
Lil Nas X’s latest music video ‘J Christ’ has been widely denounced as offensive and blasphemous by Christians. But George Luke believes the rapper is trapped between two worlds, and part of him is still drawn to the faith of his youth
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Opinion
‘Jesus is worth it’ Why I’m encouraged by Lecrae’s deconstruction
Christians have nothing to fear from deconstruction, says George Luke
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Reviews
Jon Batiste’s Christian faith isn’t explored in ‘American Symphony’. But does it need to be?
The Grammy award-winning artist radiates joy in this new Netflix documentary, says Tim Bechervaise
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Magazine Features
Restoring the age-old ministry of spoken blessing
When we speak blessing over people, communities and places, we are agreeing with God for his kingdom to come there. It’s different from praying, and can often be the key to unlocking salvation, healing and the miraculous, says Roy Godwin
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Regular Columnists
Those awkward moments where we say ‘I’ll pray for you’ … and then don’t
We’ve all made this mistake…but in 2024 let’s pledge to do better, says Jeff Lucas
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Regular Columnists
I worry my best songs are behind me
What are the fears that wake you up at 3am? Your credit card bill? A relative’s medical situation? The pressure of an upcoming work meeting? I’ll let you into my secret fear. As we enter 2024, my fear is that my best days are behind me. My ...
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Regular Columnists
'If I have not love...' How to be a healthy leader
In unpacking New Testament teaching on tongues, Lucy Peppiatt observes how Paul combatted pride and elitism in the early Church
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Testimonies
‘I went on a 30-day Jesus quest!’
Born into a Sikh family, Mindy Tagliente’s spiritual curiosity led her to experiment with new-age practices and eventually become a yoga instructor. But when her friend challenged her to pray, it led to an encounter with Jesus that changed everything
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Magazine Features
How to be (un)successful
Fullness of life can be yours in 2024. But it won’t be found via worldly measures of success, says Pete Portal
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Magazine Features
Looking for new small groups resources? Try these
Here’s our pick of the best new courses for your small group or community outreach
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Opinion
It’s ok to be cautious about celebrity conversions
Don’t rush to celebrate when a ’big name’ professes Christ, warns Kate Orson
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Magazine Features
10 uplifting testimonies from 2023
Fed up of bad news? Be inspired by the difference God is making to people’s lives today, in these top 10 testimonies from Premier Christianity magazine
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Opinion
‘People miss the point of Christmas. It’s supposed to be about Jesus’ The faith of Shane MacGowan
The Pogues frontman may be better known for his wild living than anything resembling Christianity, but the rockstar who once contemplated priesthood had a genuine – if complicated – interest in the spiritual, says Tim Bechervaise.
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Opinion
Don’t be a Grinch. Why denying Santa is a bad evangelism strategy
A man dressed as The Grinch has caused controversy for standing outside a school in America with a placard proclaiming: “Santa is fake. Jesus is real”. It might be the truth, says Emma Fowle, but it’s not a great way to share your faith this Christmas
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Reviews
The end of woman - Carrie Gress
Until recently, only a few lone voices dared question whether feminism was really good for women, or society as a whole. That has changed. Unfortunately, some of the new critics are deeply misogynistic and unpleasant, such as much-discussed influencer Andrew Tate. Christians with more traditional values need ...
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Reviews
Hopeward - Dai Hankey
Cardiff-based pastor Dai Hankey has written a lovely little book for Christians who aren’t giving up, but are weary. The author, a former skateboarder and DJ, points us to a longer, slower, deeper faith; or as he puts it in relation to Jesus: “his invitation to the ...