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Why Christianity Might be Worth a Second Look

You can read every book on swimming and still be dry on the water's edge. At some point, understanding has to give way to action. Getting in is easier than you think, just three words - 'sorry', 'thank you', 'yes'.

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Humanity vs. AI: Can Technology Solve Our Deepest Problems?

AI promises to fix humanity's problems by removing our limitations - but what if our limitations are not the problem? The Christian answers isn't optimisation, it's transformation. And that changes everything.

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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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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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How Does Jesus Revolutionise Attitudes Towards Women?

John 14:9 says, 'Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father'. If this is the case, what do Jesus' interactions with women tell us about God? Lara explores what Jesus' teaching, and approach to women reveal about the heart of the Creator.

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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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What Is The Occult and What Draws People To It?

Do occult practices actually deliver what they promise? As more people are drawn to alternative spirituality driven by deep longings to connect with something, we must ask: does occultism offer ultimate truth, or are we searching in the wrong place?

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Holistic Dualism: How to Best Love God and Love Others

In this final article, Stan W. Wallace explains how an understanding of holistic dualism leads to better loving God and loving others.

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