Women, poverty and the persecuted church

  • Marissa Smyth
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  • 21 September 2015

The majority of countries where Christian persecution is most severe are the same countries that have extremely high rates of poverty. In fact, recent data by the Weekly Number demonstrates that gender inequality directly correlates to religious freedom—where gender inequality is higher, so is religious persecution. Afghanistan is the highest for both, the fifth worst place to be a Christian.

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Christmas Card D (pack of 10)

  • 24 October 2012

FRONT: The Word became flesh, and took up residence among us. INSIDE: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... The Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth... No-one has ever seen God. The One and Only Son - the One who is at the Father's side - He has revealed Him. John chapter 1, verses 1, 14, 18 Pack of 10 cards with envelopes.

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Classics from the archives: Life from the other side: How the resurrection changed the world

  • The Briefing
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  • 15 June 2016

In this 'Briefing' classic from the archives, Peter Bolt looks at the impact of the resurrection on the world.

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The gospel for rough sleepers

  • Justin Moffatt
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  • 9 May 2016

Justin Moffatt relates how his church took to heart the message that the gospel of Jesus is for everyone and did something about it.

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Beyond the guilt of not evangelizing

  • David Phillips
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  • 1 December 2015

Your group has just finished a study on Acts 8:26-38, the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. In a single conversation, the latter goes from a stranger to being baptized as a believer. It’s an exciting part of the book of Acts—until the study leader asks the awkward (if obvious) question that comes from the passage.

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Making the most of a church weekend away

  • David Phillips
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  • 18 April 2016

Church weekends away can often be uncomfortable and awkward. But as Dave Phillips argues, there’s value in spending time away together: the key is preparing well.

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What female friendship really needs

  • Bronwyn Windsor
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  • 6 March 2017

Sometimes it takes a new perspective on an old idea to get you to try reading the Bible one-to-one with a friend.

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The art of biblical interpretation: Inspiration and interaction

  • John McClean
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  • 6 July 2015

The third in this series on reading the Bible well. This time John looks at how knowing that God's word is his changes how we approach it.

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Down-under round-up: 17 February 2016

  • Sandy Grant
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  • 17 February 2016

Sandy Grant's links of the weeks include discussion on anti-bullying schemes in schools, quiet time with God on loud days, the passing of a Christian Aboriginal, death and the prosperity gospel, Jesus and women, and praying for Richard Dawkins.

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