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3 ways that God prepares us for what's to come
We're not always aware of when God's doing something with the purpose of preparing us for what's to come so we can become frustrated, confused and even disheartened at the time. Identifying some of the ways that He prepare us can help us to be more alert to and appreciative about instances when He's at work in our lives.
Finding Dory review: Beautiful and hilarious but too dangerous for my 10-year-old and 93,468 other children
If you have adopted children who are still vulnerable, this film may not be for you
Think positive: 5 Bible verses to help you say no to negative thoughts
We're used to maintaining a focus on the dangers posed from external harmful influences but we shouldn't neglect that we can poison our own minds with negative thoughts about ourselves. We can act as our own worst enemies by telling ourselves that we're not good enough, not wise enough, not loveable. These five Bible verses can help you to assert your power over pessimistic thinking.
Indian Christian forced to 'reconvert' among Hindu extremists' crackdown
An Indian Christian was forced to reconvert to Hinduism as extremists continue to systematically target Christians and other religious minorities.
World Youth Day: Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics welcome Pope Francis to Poland
Pope Francis can expect a warm welcome from hundreds of thousands of young Catholics when he arrives in Poland for the a five day visit to World Youth Day in Krakow.
Pastor Greg Laurie and wife Cathe thanks friends for support on 8th anniversary of son Christopher's death
Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship and his wife Cathe recalled their son Christopher on his eighth death anniversary, saying they have many more tears to shed because of his passing.
3 practical ways to keep Jesus as your role model
How can we make sure that Christ is a constant source of instruction in our daily lives? How can we make or default response to situations that test our faith or force us to choose between what's Christ-like and what's unrighteous "What would Jesus do?" instead of "What best benefits me?" Here are three practical ways that provide us with some answers.
5 Bible-rooted pieces of advice on waiting for 'the one'
The Bible is full of great advice for choosing your spouse and what to do while you wait. Here are five pieces of guidance for you as you hope and pray for a husband or wife.
UK churches insist they are 'open to all' after priest's murder
UK churches insist they remain "open to all" despite the death of a French Catholic priest while celebrating mass on Tuesday.
Who's backing Trump and who's for Clinton? The battle for evangelical endorsements
Endorsements from leading evangelical pastors and opinion-formers are prized
Syria: Dozens killed in deadly ISIS blast
Almost 50 people are dead and dozens more wounded after ISIS militants hit the Syrian city of Qamishli with a deadly truck explosion on Wednesday morning.
Pastor buys dozens of tickets to win assault rifle in raffle â now he'll destroy it
Now as soon as he has his gun licence and can take possession, he will melt down the gun and have it remodelled into a symbol of hope.
Iranian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani rearrested and told to find $33,000 to secure freedom
The Iranian Christian pastor who became an international symbol of the fight for religious freedom has now been charged again â with "acting against national security".
Inquiry into child sex abuse investigating 7,000 submissions relating to Anglican church
In a preliminary hearing today at the Royal Courts of Justice, Ben Emmerson QC updated Justice Goddard, who is chairing the inquiry which could last at least another five years. He said that 114 sources of information were being considered, along with case studies relating to church abuse, including in the Chichester Diocese.
French Bishops call for day of fasting in response to Jacques Hamel killing
The French Catholic Bishops have called for a day of fasting on Friday in response to the murder yesterday of the 86-year-old priest Jacques Hamel in Normandy
The 99 thoughts you have while listening to a sermon
Pre-cooked chicken you say?