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Swearing on the Gita

Is swearing on the Bhagavad Gita the same as swearing on a Bible, if both gestures stand for truth? Rahil reflects on these truth tensions and the intentions that stand behind them.

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Is your identity something you discover, or create?

We’re told that the key to a meaningful life is to look within. But what if that idea has a…

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What happened on Easter Sunday?

If Jesus' story ended at the cross, it would have faded into history. But the empty tomb changed everything! In the final article in this Easter series, Max details how the miraculous resurrection of Jesus sparked a global movement that offers hope, purpose and life- something surely worth exploring!

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What Happened on Good Friday?

Why would a day involving a sham trial, verbal and physical abuse, crucifixion, death and burial be called 'Good'? Max explores the events of Good Friday - how Jesus' suffering has the potential to change the lives of all humanity and how that is very Good news!

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The Week Before Easter

Holy Week marks the final days of Jesus's life, from his entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, His teaching in the temple, to the Last Supper and His arrest. This article explores the rising tensions and intentional steps that led Jesus to the cross on the first Good Friday.

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What is the Meaning of Easter? The Christian Perspective Explained

Following Max's overview of the history of Easter, he explores what it all means. Is it all just chocolate and bunnies and bonnets? Or might God's rescue mission have something to say to you and me?

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What is Easter About? The history and why it matters

2.6 billion Christians will be celebrating Easter, but what actually happened that makes it so important? Max looks at the historic events that took place in and around Jerusalem 2000 years ago, tracing what happened and why they became the foundation of the Christian faith.

7 min read
Work, Conscience and the Architecture of Trust 

Ever wondered why 'Made in Germany' carries such weight? This article traces a surprising line from a Mercedes Factory Floor back to Martin Luther's WIttenberg, exploring how belief quietly shapes conscience, craftsmanship and the trust we place in each other.

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Spiritual, but not religious: Addressing common misconceptions

'Spiritual but not religious?' What does this mean and what does it have to say about who we are? Our spiritual curiosity rightly points beyond ourselves, but are we correct in writing-off religion? Max investigates whether looking to Christ means we need not chose between the two.

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What Makes Me Human? Exploring Identity and Dignity

Many of us search for identity by looking inward, yet basing our worth on shifting feelings or achievements can be deeply crushing. This article explores an alternative. Drawing on biblical insights, explore how true human dignity and identity is received as a gift rather than achieved through effort.

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Love and Truth

Every January, my phone fills with warm New Year messages, wishes of hope and joy from traditions that never quite framed the world that way. It's a lovely thing, but it raises a question: where do those words really come from, and what are they reaching for?

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Isaiah 41:10 – Strength & Hope in Uncertain Times

Struggling with anxiety or uncertainty? Isaiah 41:10 offers real hope. Quoted prominently in The Chosen, this verse is one of the most searched-for pieces of scripture online. Max explores the meaning behind the words, and why thousands of years after they were written, they are still powerful today.

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