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  Seven insights from Scripture to inspire us as the world seems to grow more dangerous

  Heather Tomlinson | Tue 18 Jun 2024 10:03 BST

  Everywhere we turn there is bad news, even apocalyptic warnings that Western civilisation is coming to an end. Many people are expressing fear and anger about world events and politics. Yet the Bible promises us peace - in our hearts, if not in the world around us. Here are seven Bible verses that can help us to think more Biblically about our troubles:

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  'The Chosen' reaches No. 1 on Apple TV app store as Season 4 debuts

  Duncan Williams | Mon 10 Jun 2024 17:02 BST

  The widely acclaimed streaming series 'The Chosen' has achieved another milestone, climbing to the No. 1 spot in the Apple TV App Store during the first week of June, coinciding with the release of the first episode of its much-anticipated fourth season.

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  Gardening and God: nurturing plants has been a spiritual practice from the beginning

  Heather Tomlinson | Sun 9 Jun 2024 12:17 BST

  Then from the earliest days of monasticism, to modern smallholders and homesteaders, faith and working on the land have been deeply associated with one another.

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  Ayaan Hirsi Ali's powerful conversion

  Heather Tomlinson | Thu 6 Jun 2024 12:21 BST

  The Somali-born former Muslim and New Atheist recently boldly defended her new Christian faith in a public discussion with friend and militant atheist Richard Dawkins.

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  Mandisa's cause of death revealed

  Jennifer Moreno | Thu 6 Jun 2024 11:41 BST

  Christian singer Mandisa died of complications arising from class III obesity, the official autopsy into her death has revealed.

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  Carl Lentz says he doesn't identify with 'disgraced pastor' label

  Jennifer Moreno | Wed 5 Jun 2024 11:51 BST

  Former Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz and his wife Laura have opened up about the terrible mental toll his cheating took on their family and the long and difficult healing process they have been on for nearly four years.

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  New study explores Mother Teresa's spiritual struggles

  David Goodwin | Tue 4 Jun 2024 11:52 BST

  A new study from the University of Birmingham has explored the doubts and struggles Mother Teresa battled throughout her ministry and life, revealing a human side that many believers will be able to identify with.

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  Carl Lentz launches new podcast about recovering from cheating scandal

  Stephanie Velez | Mon 3 Jun 2024 13:43 BST

  Axed Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz has ended speculation about a possible return to the pulpit by announcing the launch of a new podcast.

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  Russell Brand says first month as a Christian has been 'beautiful'

  Stephanie Velez | Wed 29 May 2024 12:25 BST

  Brand said he was "learning" a lot and still had so much more to learn but that the journey so far had been "beautiful".

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  Taking on the giant of pornography

  Anita Laryea | Mon 27 May 2024 9:44 BST

  Christian Today spoke with Ian Henderson, founder and CEO of The Naked Truth Project, to hear about how the church has been tackling pornography over the last decade, new challenges with the rise of AI, and what parents can do to safeguard their children from adult content.

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  New report finds 'surge' in corporate attention to religious diversity

  Kathryn Post | Tue 21 May 2024 11:56 BST

  More than 85% of Fortune 500 companies now include religion in their commitment to diversity, according to the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation.

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  The story of the women of Pentecost

  Neil Rees | Sun 19 May 2024 9:11 BST

  Women played an important role at the original Pentecost, which St Peter felt obliged to explain to the crowds. This is the story ...