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School Assembly Bangers
In the UK schools would hold a weekly assembly attended by all pupils, including hymn singing. It's doubtful if many children would cite that as the highlight of their week, which makes is interesting how as adults they are now happy to pay to sing the old hymns. How did singing hymns become cool?
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Not in My Name!
So many decisions are made by those in authority that we may not agree with. What should we do when we encounter injustice, corruption, lack of equality, bullying etc even when we are not personally affected? May God give us the courage to make it clear that such behaviour is not in our name.
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The Disrupter
How can one man turn the world upside down in such a short space of time, with his ideas and outspoken views on life and how he thinks it should be lived. Was he a hero or a madman? How will you vote?
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A Shock Find in a Greetings Card Brings Comfort
How a surprise find in a greetings card shop brought great pleasure to Jeannie. Who knew how much good it would do as Jeannie took the advice to Pay It forward? And who knows what positive effect will result from our doing the same?
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Tales of the Unexpected at the Nativity
Have we become so used to the story of the first Christmas that we lose the excitement and magnitude of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, our Saviour. None of the characters were expecting what followed His birth and they were never the same again. Will we allow God to change us?
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Who Is the Real Big Yin?
A guy falls off a cliff and asks for help. God's offer is rejected. What part does He play in our plans for the future? Can we make a deal with God? What plans does He have for your future and will you trust Him or go your own way?
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Why Do We Put Tinsel on a Christmas Tree
How did the tradition of putting tinsel on a Christmas tree begin? And what can it teach us about how we should act, not just in the bonhomie of the Christmas season, but all year round?
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How Do We Survive When Life Feels Like a Chase?
The TV quiz programme "The Chase" is so popular that it now runs in many countries across the world. What is the secret to beating The Chaser and what can such tactics teach us about dealing with the problems that come our way, day by day?
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How Does God Help When We're in Trouble?
When times are difficult do you look to God for help and do you expect it to come in the way you want? Are you ready for the unexpected ways and people that He sends to help you? Perhaps this story will challenge you to look out for God sending you people to "rescue" you.
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Celebrity, What Is It Really?
What is the definition of a celebrity? Famous for being famous or having excelled in an area of importance?
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Can You Believe That God Sings?
The Beach Boys hit Good Vibrations may have topped the feel-good charts, but it only takes someone becoming a Christian to get the juke box going in heaven. And even God sings along!!
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Random Acts of Kindness/Pay it Forward
Great news about Random Acts of Kindness and strangers who Pay It Forward
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Whipsnade Tree Cathedral
The Whipsnade Tree Cathedral in a small village in Bedfordshire, England is an unique commemoration of those who gave their lives in World War I. The trees were planted in the shape of a cathedral and inspired by Liverpool Cathedral. It certainly is a wonder of God's natural world.
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Glastonbury 2024
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One Minute Christian
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Satnav
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Noah - stop rocking the boat!
Noah certainly stirred things up when he built that ark. He rocked the boat big time. What was it all about and was he anything like us?
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Hell freezes!
Well it finally happened. What foes Heaven and Hell conjure in your mind? Do you believe in one or other or both? Should you be concerned?
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How big is baby Jesus?
How do you visualise the baby Jesus - hair colour, eyes, size? Do you know Him as an adult?
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Secret Santa - does he really exist?
Have you ever received a present from Secret Santa? If not, does he really exist? Do we ever treat God as our personal Santa?
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The Pay Machine
Who says machines can't talk? Read on for details of an unnerving experience. No, not the machine talking, but someone showing an interest in attending church!!
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For life, not just for Christmas
We all love cute puppies, but they grow up and become less cute as they get bigger. Do we let the baby Jesus grow up or do we put Him away with the Christmas decorations?
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Selfie is now a real word!!
OK so the word Selfie is now part of everyday speech for some people. Many of us won't know what it means or if we will ever do it. Read on to see if it applies to you....
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Benefits and incentives
Who wouldn't want to work for a company where we were rewarded and valued? Read on to find some of the benefits of working for God and the benefits of being a Christian.
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Dull, boring and bland
How would you feel if where you lived was called dull and boring? Would you be upset or think it was an accurate description? But how justified are these words when describing the Bible and Jesus?
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Out of the mouths of babes
If you want to keep a secret don't say or do anything when young children are about or your cover will be blown. But what does God do with our secrets and how does He feel about them?
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Why do we put labels on people?
We can be quick to judge people based on what they look like and then label them. Why do we do that? And what labels did people put on Jesus in His day, or even now? What label do you put on Him?
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A mother's love - can you put a price on it?
Jesus had love to share with everyone he met, but there were times when His heart went out to mothers whose son or daughter had died.
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Have I discovered a new word?
Have I discovered a new word or just made one up? Even so, it sounds like it is one that is relevant today. What do you think?
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Freedom - what does that look like?
It's natural to want our freedom, to be our own person able to make our own decisions without answering to others. But what would the world look like if we all did as we please? And would we be happy?
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The Little Guy
Ever had an imaginary friend? Some people think that's what Jesus is, but what's the true story?
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Retirement - how difficult can it be?
You may be close to retirement and have it all organised, or you may think that you are too young to worry about such things. Either way what's the best way to invest for your future?
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When the punishment doesn't fit the crime
Judges have handed down some strange punishments to those that commit crimes. What do we deserve for our misdemeanours? You're totally innocent...oh really?
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The Good Mountain Guide?
Bible stories are all very well, but not always easy to relate to 21st Century life. What example might Jesus use now to explain His love for us, rather than use the analogy of looking after sheep?
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25 best inventions of 2012
What are the inventions that made it onto TIME magazine's list of the best inventions of 2012? They range from the cheap to the astronomic and from the practical to the weird. What was God's best?
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Nostalgia never goes out of fashion
Nostalgia never goes out of fashion. Other fads may come and go, but not nostalgia. It just seems to get better with every passing year. Remember Ladybird books? Well one mum recently tested some of the items in The Ladybird Book of Things To Make...
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25 easy steps to a happy, full and long life
Who wouldn'y want to know what the experts think are the secrets of a happy, full and long life. Or a marriage for that matter. Well now you can, if you read on.....
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Is a small miracle still a miracle?
What do you rate as a miracle from God? Do they come in different sizes? Do they ever happen now? Read on....
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Garbage gospel
How even the everyday things of life, like garbage can teach us a lesson about how to live our lives.
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One day at a time, sweet Jesus
How God brought blessing in the most unlikely place through the most unlikely person.
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The end is nigh? Probably not!
The latest prediction for the world to end is December 2012. What is this based on? Does anyone really know? How should we live in the meantime?
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Ever feel that you are "Damaged goods"?
If you ever feel that you are "damaged goods", think again! God loves you no matter how you look, how intelligent you are or what you've been through. You belong to Him. You're family!
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There is a God? That's garbage!
Who do you turn to when life sucks? When you feel that your life is garbage? Do you try and fix it on your own or turn to the Maker? Is God really in the recycling business too?
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Oxfam is 70 years young
As Oxfam celebrates 70 years as an organisation working for good, how did it start and what is it doing today? What is being done to meet people's spiritual hunger?
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Is it time to plan your funeral?
Have you organised your funeral yet? It is never too early to get the practical matters sorted to save our loved ones. But what about where you will spend eternity - have you got that sorted?
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What are the saddest words in the English language?
What would get your vote for the saddest words in the English language. Would it be "if only" or possibly "What might have been"? Is it really too late to start again, whether in our careers or relationships?
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Sports fans are a funny lot
Christians are a funny lot – they spend ages clapping, singing and chanting. They visit their place of worship once and often twice a week. They think that the money they spend on their religion is well spent and will travel many miles following...
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Women's soccer is a joke!
Women's football is not as good as men's, or so some people would have us believe. OK they are usually men so must be biased, but what do you think? Why not vote in the poll?
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What will the most popular toys be for Christmas 2012?
Hamleys toy store in London has come up with their prediction for the most popular toys for Christmas 2012. What are they and what are the surprises on the list? And what would be on your Christmas list to God?
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What things would you change if you were President?
Many of us think that we can do a better job of running the country than the politicians. And some of us may even think that we can do better than God in sorting out the world's problems, but can we?
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Death is a funny old business
What were voted the best "famous last words" in the poll by Marie Curie Cancer Care? But do we have to wait until we die to experience a better life? Read on to find out........
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How many unused gadgets do you have in your cupboards?
Ever been persuaded by advertising to buy a gadget and then only used it once? Haven't we all. So what is the best value item that you probably already possess but have used little?
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How can God use an old woman to heal?
Healing comes in many shapes and forms, as do those offering healing through the name of Jesus Christ. But surely a little old lady can't do much to heal others? Can she?
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How can a simple card bring so much encouragement when we need it most?
What is the best way to encourage someone that is not well or down in the dumps? How can we bring some sunshine into people's lives and remind them of God's love? What about sending some Encouragement Cards?
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Sid is Missing!
How sad when a pet goes missing. Few of us can imagine the heartache when a loved one disappears. But how does God feel when we take ourselves out of His love?
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Absent fathers (and mothers) can still read the bedtime story to their child
New technology now allows absent fathers (and mothers) to read that all-important bedtime story to their child. Storytime allows fathers to bond with their child and for the child to get to know the father better. How does this translate to reading God's word and getting to know our Heavenly Father?
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Who Knew That Good Manners Died and No One Could Be Bothered to Go to the Funeral?
When we were children we were constantly reminded to watch our Ps and Qs, to be polite to others and respectful to our elders. Well we seem to have forgotten all we were taught if everyday life is represenattaive of the lack of manners and respect these days. Or am I just getting old....?
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Why God loves us, whatever the weather
The British are often said to be obssessed with the weather. Why does God get blamed for all the bad weather? How can Jesus help you to have a bright and sunny future, no matter what the weather?
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What can The Muppets teach us about God's love?
The Muppets are back! The lovable puppets created by Jim Henson returned in the film The Muppets. All the well-known characters are there, but with a twist. As the film begins, we find that the Muppets have disbanded. Miss Piggy is working in Paris...
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Moses and the Burning Bush - What About the Effect on the Environment?
This is a (hopefully) humorous look at the familiar Bible story of Moses and the Burning Bush. An alternative, behind the scenes peek. It is not my intention to offend anyone, so if you like your Bible stories exactly as they are in scripture, I suggest that you do not read this account.
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Why does God love Tim Tebow so much?
Unless you are a fan of American football, you may not have heard of 24 year old Tim Tebow, the quarterback for the Denver Broncos (no, I don't know what a quarterback is either). Tebow is the ultimate underdog having started the season as a...