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  'The Great Dechurching' explores America's religious exodus

  Bob Smietana | Sat 9 Sep 2023 12:12 BST

  A new study looks at why millions of Americans left church — and what might bring them back.

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  Sarah Young, publicity-shy superstar author of 'Jesus Calling,' dies at 77

  Bob Smietana | Tue 5 Sep 2023 12:08 BST

  First published in 2004, the devotional has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide.

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  Want to grow your faith? Read Psalms

  Jeremy Dover | Mon 4 Sep 2023 13:28 BST

  For thousands of years, the Psalms have provided Jews and Christians with a guide for their faith.

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  Transitioning to a new wineskin

  Rume Kpadamrophe | Mon 4 Sep 2023 13:16 BST

  Transitioning is often not an easy process as it involves leaving the familiar to what may be totally different or not-so-familiar.

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  Walking by faith, not by sight

  Victoria Richards | Mon 4 Sep 2023 13:01 BST

  God has our best interest at heart; all we need to do is put our trust in him and truly live for Him.

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  Study suggests looming succession crisis as aging pastors prepare to retire

  Leonardo Blair | Fri 1 Sep 2023 9:35 BST

  As American pastors continue to skew older, with an average age of 52, a majority now say it is becoming increasingly difficult to find mature young Christians willing to do their jobs as they prepare to retire, data from a new Barna study shows.

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  What are Harvest Festivals and why do we have them?

  Neil Rees | Fri 1 Sep 2023 8:41 BST

  Through September and October, British churches of most denominations have a Harvest Festival, but the modern Harvest Festival is mainly a Victorian development based on biblical themes.

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  Coping with grief: finding strength and healing through faith and prayer

  Duncan Williams | Tue 29 Aug 2023 11:54 BST

  For most of us, grief is an unavoidable human experience, one that we all must navigate at some point in our lives.

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  Mixing our spiritual and professional lives: how are my studies connected to my faith?

  Josh Williams | Tue 29 Aug 2023 11:35 BST

  God can use your professional skills to serve His Kingdom too, just ask Him to show you where He wants you to apply your talents and be open to being surprised.

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  Is your town a good place to grow old?

  Peter Crumpler | Tue 29 Aug 2023 9:00 BST

  It's true that generally people are living longer and in better health than in generations before, but there are increasing challenges for older men and women in our communities.

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  Martin Luther and the transformative power of individual conviction

  Duncan Williams | Sat 26 Aug 2023 10:30 BST

  The impact of Martin Luther on modern Christianity is immeasurable.

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  Good Omens 2 and unexpected friendships

  Jo Trickey | Sat 26 Aug 2023 8:42 BST

  We all need friendships that ask us to examine our faith, to question assumptions, and think.