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Jesus And Young People

What The Bible Teaches Us About Jesus And Young People “Children should be seen and not heard” is an old and very outdated sentiment shared throughout Victorian England that is still referenced today. And, more generally speaking, young people tend to be viewed as holding less authority than their elders; the idea that we grow…
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Finding Hope in the Ache of Grief

Understanding why the passing of time often uncovers deeper pain after losing someone you love We often expect grief to fade neatly with the calendar, yet the passing of time often does the exact opposite – highlighting just how long it has been since we last saw the person we lost. When the distance between…
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Doubly Alive

Life to the full — spiritually alive in Christ and physically alive in the world. Most people assume that being alive simply means having breath in their lungs and a pulse in their chest. But Scripture insists there is another kind of life — a deeper, richer, fuller life — the life Jesus came to give. “I…
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The Lord Brought Me Back

“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.” When John collapsed in 2001, no one knew if he would ever open his eyes again. Diagnosed with a severe Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), he spent weeks in a coma while doctors prepared his family for the worst. Medical science offered little hope,…
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Live at Peace With Everyone (Romans 12:18)

Exploring Romans 12:18 – Live At Peace With Everyone Key Scripture: ‘If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone’ — Romans 12:18 We live in a fractured world among people like us who often feel broken and carry all sorts of baggage. It is inevitable that you will go…
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Mental Health Advice For Christian Teenagers

Support And Mental Health Advice For Christian Teenagers National statistics state that 1 in 5 young people aged between 8 and 25 live with a mental health condition, as issues such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders all surge within this demographic. And it’s easy to understand why. Young people under the age of 25…
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Feeling Deep Grief and Neglect

A Pastoral Letter on Feeling Deep Grief and Neglect In the aftermath of a profound and sudden bereavement, the silence of those around us can often hurt as much as the loss itself. When friends and church members seem to move on or fall quiet out of awkwardness, feelings of neglect and worthlessness easily creep…
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When Betrayal Sits at the Table

There Is Betrayal In Every Heart Throughout history, stories about betrayal and treachery have been common themes for best-sellers, some you may have read. Here are just four examples: A. The Kite Runner — Khaled Hosseini A boy named Amir grows up in Kabul with his loyal friend Hassan. After witnessing Hassan being assaulted, Amir does nothing…
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Bible Verses For A Healthy Relationship

A Selection Of Bible Verses For A Healthy Relationship Being in a romantic relationship isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, romantic dates and goodnight texts. Relationships can feel difficult sometimes, and not everything always goes to plan, especially when navigating your first – or one of your first – romantic endeavors. However, a healthy relationship should…
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Bible Verses For Exam Stress

A Collection Of Bible Verses For Exam Stress Exam season can be one of the most stressful periods for young people, especially those under and around the age of 18 taking your SATs, GCSEs, A Levels or first set of degree-level exams. The late nights spent reading your study guides cover to cover, the early…
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Bible Verses For When Life Feels Overwhelming

3 Bible Verses For When Life Feels Overwhelming We live in an age of the chronically online; doomscrolling, scare mongering and trolling are all part of our daily lives and have been for such a long time now. Most of us under the age of 25, sadly, can’t remember a time without it – without…
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September 11th: The 25th Anniversary

When the World Shifted: 25 Years On from September 11th Tragedy has a way of shattering our sense of security, forcing us to grapple with grief, anger, and the difficult question of where God is in the midst of human suffering and, twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks in the United States, Angie looks back…
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Making Sense of Tragedy: The Nepal Disaster

The Tragedies Of The Nepal Disaster And Pastor Robert Guanco’s Death If anyone says they can make sense of tragedy perhaps they’ve not truly experienced it. Yes, there are practical answers as to what, how and when it happened but not as to ‘WHY?’ Trite answers and platitudes are unhelpful. There are many types of…
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The Return To Routine

Finding Purpose and Divine Strength in the Post-Holiday Reset As the summer holidays draw to a close, many mothers experience a familiar emotional shift—moving from the lively chaos of family time back into the rigid rhythms of routine. But for Chloe, the transition carries a heavier weight: the sting of returning to a workplace that…
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How Understanding Grace Changes Everything

After 58 years of trying to obey the rules in his own strength, one man shares how a divine revelation changed everything What happens when you grow up in church, know all the right theological terms, yet still feel utterly empty inside? For Godwin, decades of Christian upbringing and Catholic tradition left him trapped in…
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