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The dependable Holy Spirit

Lovely Lao Fri 30 Dec 2022 7:36 GMT

Growing up to be an independent person, then learning dependency towards God, I am so grateful that I have the best of the best I can depend on.

Wanting to be a hero

Cindy Cheng | Fri 30 Dec 2022 7:28 GMT

The majority of us are just ordinary people.
Having hope in despair

Dacia Miller | Fri 30 Dec 2022 7:12 GMT

One of the most amazing things about nature that I find inspiring is the ability of a dwindling, dying, dried-out plant to bounce right back into a flourishing bloom after receiving watering, nurturing, and a little bit of pruning.
Bible podcasts help Christians resolving to read the old, old story in the new year

Emily McFarlan Miller | Thu 29 Dec 2022 7:42 GMT

While yearlong plans taking readers from Genesis to Revelation have been around for years, podcasts have more recently become a popular way for listeners to keep up with or better understand a daily Bible reading plan.
You had me until you went religious

Thomas Anderson | Wed 28 Dec 2022 12:12 GMT

People advocate for concepts like being kind to our neighbours and being generous to those in need. No one is arguing with that. Yet give away that you're approaching these ideas from a 'religious' point of view and the respect stops.
How can we respond to future pandemics with wisdom?

Jeremy Dover | Wed 28 Dec 2022 12:06 GMT

Pandemics are not new. Nor are our responses to them. This should caution us to respond, not with less passion, but with a wisdom that we have been here before and we must have a balanced response.
Who's in control?

Gavin Lawrie | Wed 28 Dec 2022 12:06 GMT

Comfortingly, Satan is on the end of God's short leash; it is God Who is ultimately in firm control.
Early Christians wouldn't have found the Christmas story's virgin birth so surprising

Rodolfo Galvan Estrada III | Sat 24 Dec 2022 11:17 GMT

The idea of the divine participating in the conception of a child destined for greatness wouldn't have seemed so unusual to an ancient audience.
God in the chaos

Belle Tindall | Sat 24 Dec 2022 11:16 GMT

Our Saviour arrived in chaos. And guess what, he's still showing up in yours.
Mary's Magnificat: the wait is over

John Stonestreet and Maria Baer | Sat 24 Dec 2022 11:13 GMT

Today, we do not wait for the Messiah to bring salvation. We wait for the Messiah to return, when He will reveal Himself fully as King and restorer of all creation.
The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas

Troy Bickham | Fri 23 Dec 2022 8:49 GMT

The modern Christmas tree is a universal symbol that carries meanings both religious and secular. Adorned with lights, they promote hope and offer brightness in literally the darkest time of year for half of the world.
An Advent miracle: can we put ourselves in Joseph's sandals and trust in God against the odds?

Igor Améstequi | Fri 23 Dec 2022 8:48 GMT

For Joseph, there was no human solution to the problem, so God stepped in to create one.
Helping people find food, hope and faith during the cost of living crisis

Christian Today | Thu 22 Dec 2022 7:29 GMT

The Message Trust's community groceries aren't just helping people practically. They're also offering people life skills, friendship and the chance to discover the ultimate source of hope - Jesus.