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The six pillars of wisdom
There was once a time where the Lord asked a prominent leader a question that we’d all love to hear him say to us: “Ask for whatever you want me to give you” (2 Chronicles 1:7). How did this leader answer?
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Ten tips for taking a trip
Longer, sunnier, days are here! The opportunity to take our children’s or youth group out for the day or just for a couple of hours on a club night has arrived! Perhaps to the beach or the countryside, maybe to a park or to a children’s farm, there are lots of places that we can take our children and young people to, including those with additional needs.
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Teenagers and Bible reading
Recently, another youth ministry leader asked me a bunch of questions about teenagers and Bible reading. He asked great questions that made me think. But since this is my column, I’m using his questions as a starting point, but tweaking them and adding more. So, consider this me interviewing myself about teens and Bible reading (and honestly, much of this applies to older teenagers too).
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The importance of planning ahead
It has been difficult to plan very far ahead in the last two years or so. With ever-changing restrictions at a national and local level, we have had to be circumspect and prepared to change plans at the last minute. COVID-19 has been the big interrupter; it has been stressful, both on a personal and a work level, even for those of us who thrive in last-minute planning. However, we seem to have reached a steadier position for a few months now so we can begin to make plans that stretch a bit further into the future. Here are five reasons why this is a good thing to do.
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Parents granted judicial review of sex education rollout
A group of parents in Wales are taking the Welsh government to court over concerns that the new mandatory Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) lessons will be “sexualising children”.
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Justin Bieber says he trusts God through illness
Justin Bieber has told fans he has “full paralysis” on one side of his face, after a virus attacked the nerves in his ear.
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Introducing Paraklesis
In 2019 I carried out a survey on behalf of the Bishop of Leicester in to the terms and conditions of salaried children’s, youth and families ministers across the UK. Over 630 took part to share their reflections and experiences.
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Ofsted “deliberately finding ways to fail Christian schools”
A school in Wednesbury has failed seven Ofsted inspections and are reportedly attempting to oust the regulator. Some faith schools feel they are being unfairly targeted by inspectors who may come with a bias against Christians.
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Church should open doors wider
New data suggests university students are more likely to feel lonely than the general population
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Facing resentment
“Are you okay? You look tired.” My husband leaned forward with a concerned look on his face.
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Ban on cosmetic surgery ads “step in the right direction”
Advertisements for cosmetic surgeries have been banned from targeting under-18s.
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A tale of two cities
Have we minimised the ‘go into all the world’ command, to ‘go into my safe neighbourhood’? Ian Spence, Frontier Youth Trust’s west of England activist, and Dave Joyce, Director of Bath YFC, are taking Jesus at his word.
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A week in the life of Hannah Bowen
Hannah Bowen is a student at Nazarene Theological College, based in south Manchester, studying for a BA in Theology (youth and community). She gives us a ‘typical’ week from her summer term 2022.
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How I survived as a Christian at university
What would you say to someone about to head for uni?
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One contestant left ‘Love Island’ to preserve his mental health. If you want to preserve the spiritual health of your children - leave well alone
Might this highly poular TV show be a good starting point for conversation with your children?
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Choosing films for your kids? Why ‘Lightyear’ and the ‘gay kiss’ makes you stop and think
Is this a film you would take your kids to watch?
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Laughter is one of God’s gifts to us, so let’s share it with our kids
What do your children find funny?
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Many Christians say that ‘parenting’ is the toughest thing they do. Here’s a few books that will keep you on track
You read up on topics for fun and work. But what are you reading that will improve your parenting?