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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How to stay focused during group prayer

  • Rachel Macdonald
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  • 7 March 2018

A few different ways to stay on task while listening and agreeing with the person praying aloud on your behalf.

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The four most influential theological books I’ve read

  • Timothy Raymond
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  • 9 October 2017

Why not consider reading them?

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How not to be lukewarm, from your persecuted family

  • Tim Reid
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  • 7 February 2018

A lukewarm attitude isn’t usually embraced within a church, but without us even noticing the attitude can grow over time. Like a weed, if it is not pulled out it has the ability to choke the good roots and destroy what was planted in the beginning.

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Recovering the heart of church planting

  • Stephen Leston
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  • 8 December 2016

Church planting isn't just for the young—it's the natural result of discipleship.

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This is not a real church

  • Tony Payne
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  • 15 January 2018

Can we assume that the churches of the New Testament were real Christian churches, lacking nothing essential? If so, what could we ‘lop off’ our current practice of church life and still have a genuine Christian assembly (or ‘church’)?

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The pain and glory of unanswered prayer

  • Geoff Robson
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  • 30 March 2017

Few things can be more confusing or frustrating for Christians than unanswered prayer—especially when we’re sure there are good, obvious reasons for God to grant our requests.

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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: 2 March 2016

  • Sandy Grant
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  • 2 March 2016

Sandy Grant's reads of the week include a program to help you share the gospel at work, things that encourages church visitors, the idol of sports for parents, plus a reflection on a proposed anti-bullying program.

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