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The Lost Treasure

The Vanity Of Nations

Why joy has been mislaid, but what it can offer public life today
Writing about the happiness industry in the January

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The Day You Don't Want To Wake Up To

The Day You Don't Want To Wake Up To

It’s said that time is a healer, but it can also mess with your head. Waiting for some outcomes can be

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Why Reading The Bible Is Like Watching Match Of The Day

Why Reading The Bible Is Like Watching Match Of The Day

Mundane and humdrum periods in life have their own intrinsic merit – and they prepare us for the bigger

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Prawn Sandwich Prayers

Prawn Sandwich Prayers

What stadium sport shows us about intercession
Sports fans: do you expect your team to win or lose as the match starts? Two factors usually come into play: .

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The Vanity Of Nations

The Vanity Of Nations

How an ancient text speaks to the world today. Who said the nation-state would become irrelevant in the new century?

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Pen Pal

Pen Pal

What kind of letter would Jesus write to you today?
Every year throws up new phrases by which we can remember it.

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Messy Prayer

Messy Prayer

True intercession is like a couple of musicians playing off one another until a new sound is made and a new song can be sung

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How Do We Distinguish The Word Of God In The Words Of Others?

How Do We Distinguish The Word Of God In The Words Of Others?

Adding God's name to a word of guidance can make it difficult to assess unless we have the tools ..

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Smug Media

Smug Media

Has there ever been another time when more people have wanted to be someone else? You have to hand it to the patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob

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