What happened in the ten days between Ascension and Pentecost?
Between Ascension and Pentecost, the surviving eleven apostles replaced Judas and appointed the 13th apostle. This is the story ...
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Learning from hymnody
Newton's words, and the classical Christian theology underlying them thus provide us with a great promise. However, they also provide a great challenge to us and to other people known to us. The challenge is whether we really are members of the city of God.
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From OnlyFans to Jesus
Many Christians celebrated when two Onlyfans girls turned from porn to Christ recently, but why have they been met with a barrage of criticism online?
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Bear Grylls played a special role in Russell Brand's baptism
Assisting Russell Brand's baptism was a "privilege", survival TV star Bear Grylls has said.
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What is Ascension Day and why do we celebrate it?
Thursday 9th May is Ascension Day, which is a public holiday in many countries. This is the story.
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'Cancelled' Welsh hymns on mental illness and addiction resurrected by singer
In a cultural revival that delves into the heart of Welsh heritage, folk singer Lleuwen Steffan has unearthed a trove of hymns that were once shunned by all-male committees, reportedly due to their candid exploration of issues such as mental health and addiction.
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What does it mean to take the Bible literally?
People often ask if Christians should take the Bible literally. Some people complain that Christians take the Bible too literally, others complain that Christians don't take the Bible literally enough. What should we do?
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Why do some Christians celebrate Easter on a different date?
This year in 2024, across most of the Orthodox world, many millions of people are celebrating Easter on Sunday 5 May. This is the story ...
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Only 6% of self-professed Christians hold biblical worldview amid increasing syncretism in the US - survey
Only 6% of Christians have a biblical worldview as many Americans embrace syncretism, according to a new survey.
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The little known story of how Victorian Christians re-invented May Day
Maypole dancing was re-invented in the Victorian era as a tradition for Church of England schools. This is the story ...
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Former Aussie PM pens memoir of faith
"People used to accuse me of peddling my faith, which I found outrageous by the way. If I was peddling my faith, you would have known. Based on what you've now read, I kept all of that within."
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Russell Brand calls baptism 'incredible, profound experience'
Actor Russell Brand says he feels "blessed" after being baptised on Sunday.
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Mandisa laid to rest
Christian singer Mandisa was laid to rest on Saturday after her untimely death last week at the age of 47.
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