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  Of hard battles and strong soldiers

  Natasha Young | Sat 28 Oct 2023 11:05 BST

  The Bible tells us that we ought to endure hardship or hardness, depending on the translation you are reading from, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. But did it actually say that in order to experience hardship we must have already been qualified as good soldiers?

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  The roots of Alcoholics Anonymous are in the Christian tradition – so why is it not a Christian programme?

  Duncan Williams | Sat 28 Oct 2023 10:11 BST

  The AA formula was and is a simple one.

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  Don't despair! Embracing mistakes is all part of personal growth and self improvement

  Duncan Williams | Fri 27 Oct 2023 9:49 BST

  Mistakes, far from being stumbling blocks, are actually stepping stones that propel us forward on the journey of self-improvement.

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  More than a billion people struggle with loneliness globally: Gallup

  Leonardo Blair | Fri 27 Oct 2023 7:12 BST

  Younger adults are more likely to suffer from the condition, which health experts warn can have the same effect on health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

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  Poll: More religious Americans support the use of political violence

  Fiona André | Fri 27 Oct 2023 7:12 BST

  One-third of white evangelical Protestants support the idea, significantly more than any other religious group.

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  Carl Lentz thanks wife Laura for staying by his side after cheating scandal

  Ryan Foley | Mon 23 Oct 2023 11:43 BST

  Former Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz took to social media recently to express gratitude for his wife's decision to stay with him despite his adultery.

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  The 'other Reformation'

  Martyn Whittock | Sun 22 Oct 2023 9:34 BST

  The Swiss model was radical in its impact but did not fundamentally disturb the economic status quo. However, there were others who felt that the challenge to the Catholic Church was only the start of a much more radical reordering of society. Their version of the Reformation is often forgotten.

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  Ten year Gallup study highlights positives of having a religious faith

  Duncan Williams | Sat 21 Oct 2023 8:29 BST

  Gallup research presented earlier this month has highlighted the profound connection between faith and well-being, emphasising the positive influence of religion on individuals worldwide.

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  Taylor Swift's fanbase serves as a model of devotion to people of faith

  Sam Brown | Thu 19 Oct 2023 12:47 BST

  Though many scoff at the besottedness of her fans, the challenge is to observe this cultural phenomenon and think about how it could shape our daily lives.

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  Max Lucado on how Christians should respond to global conflict

  Leah MarieAnn Klett | Tue 17 Oct 2023 9:46 BST

  Pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado says global conflict is a "signal of the coming end of this age".

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  Study links online church attendance to increased Bible engagement

  Ryan Foley | Fri 13 Oct 2023 14:04 BST

  Americans who attend church services online may be more likely to read the Bible at least once a week than those who go to in-person services, according to the findings of a survey.

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  Six ways your church can help older people stay connected

  Peter Crumpler | Thu 12 Oct 2023 7:52 BST

  Millions of older people in the UK, the US and other countries are not internet users – and it's becoming harder for them to access basic services.