What is Pentecost and why do we celebrate it?
Pentecost Sunday is a significant event in the Christian calendar each year. It's a day which goes back to the Early Church, and transcends denominational boundaries.
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Christian celebrity culture, megachurches are a turn-off, poll finds
While a majority of Americans have a positive view of Jesus, most, including Christians, also have a negative opinion of celebrity Christian culture, celebrity pastors, Evangelicals, megachurches and famous worship bands, a new study from Barna Group shows.
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Tim Keller: a tribute
Tim had many roles – pastor, theologian, writer – but perhaps the most important was that of evangelist. So here, as an evangelist, I want to comment on a few notable aspects of Tim's remarkable life and ministry in proclaiming the gospel.
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Intel wins 2023's most faith-friendly company as Fortune 500 warms to religious diversity
The basic idea of religious freedom is that you're free to have a faith, change your faith or have no faith at all,' said Brian Grim, Religious Freedom and Business Foundation president.
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Why are Christians so divided? Psychology gives us some answers – and solutions
While secular psychology is often not seen as a Christian's friend, it has produced some fascinating research into how and why human beings divide with each other.
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When things don't go to plan – lessons from Mae Muller
As the golden confetti rained down to herald Loreen and Sweden's victory, it was a glumly familiar feeling for those sheepishly waving Union Jacks.
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Poll: Religious attendance is shrinking but those who remain are happy
In the PRRI study, 57% of Americans say they seldom or never attend religious services. Among those who do, 89% said they were proud to be associated with their congregation.
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Tim Keller's wife requests prayers as pastor faces 'complications' from cancer treatment
Kathy Keller, the wife of pastor and author Tim Keller, has requested prayers for her husband after he suffered "complications" from his cancer treatment.
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How a South African orphan's faith in God gave him the strength to graduate from medical school
Sithembiso Madlala credits God with helping him to fulfil his dream of becoming a doctor, despite so much pain and hardship in his life.
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Why a lion?
Jesus is not just a gentle lamb, as he is often depicted in art and literature, but also the powerful and mighty ruler who can overcome any obstacle or challenge.
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God and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
There is an uncharacteristically metaphysical - even spiritual - dimension to Guardians 3
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Enigmatic human fossil jawbone may be evidence of an early Homo sapiens presence in Europe – and adds mystery about who those humans were
Scientists had figured a fossil found in Spain more than a century ago was from a Neanderthal. But a new analysis suggests it could be from a lost lineage of our species, Homo sapiens.
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Carl Lentz admits to 'major lies' in teaser trailer for new Hillsong documentary
Carl Lentz is facing up to the scandal that brought down his leadership at Hillsong New York City.
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Why are we so far away from what we read about in Acts?
