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If no weapon formed against us can prosper, why do we feel so defeated sometimes?
The Bible tells us that no weapon formed against us can prosper. While that's a very encouraging promise, it's a fact that many of us still feel like the weapons formed against us are succeeding. We feel defeated. Why is that?
Philadelphia Eagles coach praises Jesus, QB Nick Foles gives glory to God after NFL Super Bowl victory
Doug Pederson, the head coach of freshly crowned Super Bowl LII champions the Philadelphia Eagles, gave glory to God in his reaction to the historic victory.
How does the devil deceive us? Here are 3 ways you need to recognize
How does the devil deceive people? How does he succeed in doing this? In this article we'll talk about how he deceives Christians.
Jesus said 'do not call anyone on earth your father' - what did He mean?
This is one of the reasons why context is so important when we read the Bible.
Holy Land sees 'extraordinary boom' in pilgrimages despite political tensions over Jerusalem
This year began with an 'extraordinary boom' in pilgrimages to the Holy Land despite geo-political tensions over Jerusalem, according to the Christian Information Centre there, which confirmed statistics from the Israeli ministry for tourism.
75 killed in Nigeria as Fulani herdsmen go on killing spree against Christian community
Some 75 dead bodies have been recovered following a series of attacks by Fulani herdsmen on the predominantly Christian community of Miango, in the Bassa local government area of Plateau state in central Nigeria, according to World Watch Monitor.
Vatican hit by scandal as it emerges Pope Francis DID receive letter outlining abuse in Chile
Pope Francis received a victim's letter in 2015 that detailed sexual abuse at by a priest and a cover-up by Chilean church authorities, according to the Associated Press in a report that contradicted the Pope's recent insistence that victims 'haven't come forward'.
Israeli minister says Poland cancelled his visit amid furore over Holocaust 'denial' bill
Israel's education minister's trip to Poland this week has been cancelled amid uproar at the Polish government's plans to outlaw suggesting Poland was complicit in the Holocaust.
Why Anglicans who object to reconciliation with Methodists should read more history
Friends of mine, Catholic-minded Anglicans, are at the moment getting very exercised about current proposals for Anglican-Methodist reconciliation in England.
Why did Jesus eat fish after His resurrection?
Jesus chose to do the simplest of things to show His disciples that He was truly alive. Yes, He showed His wounds to them, but more than just showing them His wounds. He did something they did so many times together during His earthly life: eat.
Want to know how to get the Bible's message? Try listening
I have to be honest. I am terrible at keeping New Year's resolutions. This is partly because, for me, they are so often about food.
Archaeologists uncover one of oldest churches in Turkey
One of the earliest churches in Asia Minor, modern day Turkey, is thought to have been discovered in an archaeological dig in the Black Sea province of Karabük's Eskipazar district.
Some serving bishops have been abused, says campaigner in victims booklet sent to CofE synod members
A number of bishops and senior church leaders are themselves survivors of sex abuse but a sense of shame prevents them from speaking out, a campaigner is claiming.
Does God cause illness? How Jesus handled a tough question
Any kind of affliction is hard to bear; it's even harder when people say it's your own fault.
Evangelical Alliance rubbishes 'spiritual abuse' language: It could 'criminalise' conservative teaching on sexuality
An influential evangelical body in the UK is rubbishing the term 'spiritual abuse', warning it could 'enshrine religious discrimination on the statute book'.
Evangelical Christian is front-runner for Costa Rica presidency
A conservative evangelical Christian has emerged as the front-runner to take the presidency in Costa Rica.