British PM Keir Starmer praises role of churches in communities
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told 300 delegates at a faith and policy event in London that churches “play an irreplaceable role at the heart of communities.”
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The archtype of grace is a rare cosmic delicacy
Water is a true wonder we easily take for granted. It is so essential for life on planet Earth, and so rare in the known universe that it deserves the utmost respect from us all. The characteristics of water provide us with a great example of grace. As we contemplate the wonder of water, let us give praise for God's glorious grace.
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The fastest-growing mission field on earth
Across Africa, millions of children are growing up in rapidly changing communities filled with tremendous opportunities and significant challenges. It’s an extraordinary opportunity to reach the next generation with the gospel.
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Step off the treadmill to pursue God's peace
The invisible treadmill of life has a familiar rhythm. Work hard. Achieve goals. Build financial security. Keep everyone healthy. But we can be left wondering how can we experience the easy yoke and light burden that Jesus promised.
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Where do we turn when politics dissapoints?
An election takes place. A new leader emerges. Promises are made. Expectations rise. Supporters celebrate. Critics complain. Commentators speculate. And for a brief moment, it appears that a new chapter has begun. Then reality arrives.
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Farmers’ church in Switzerland adapts worship to agricultural life
By CDI StaffA new form of church designed specifically for farmers has taken root in eastern Switzerland, reshaping traditional worship schedules and formats to fit the rhythms of agricultural life, according to a report by Dienstagsmail.
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What the election of the first Dalit Cardinal as CBCI President means for caste and the Church in India
India’s Roman Catholic bishops have recently elected the country’s first Dalit cardinal to lead them. The symbolism is powerful. But can one man, in perhaps four years, dismantle the caste walls that still run through the Indian Church?
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'AI can generate sermons but cannot convey a life,' Korean pastors say at AI-era preaching conference
By CDI StaffArtificial intelligence may be able to generate polished sermons, complete with structure, illustrations and theological analysis, but it cannot embody lived faith, suffering or spiritual encounter, speakers said at a Korean church conference examining the future of preaching in the AI era.
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A third of Christians trust spiritual advice from AI as much as pastor: study
About a third of practicing American Christians say the spiritual advice they get from artificial intelligence is just as good as that from a pastor, with practicing Christians more likely to agree with this notion than non-practicing Christians and non-Christians, according to new research from the Barna Group.
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Gafcon general secretary calls upcoming G26 conference in Nigeria 'kairos moment'
By Chris EyteThe General Secretary of Gafcon (Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans) has described a forthcoming “G26” gathering next month as a “kairos” moment for the conservative movement, which claims to represent a majority of the world’s Anglicans and operates outside the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Lima prepares to host the evangelistic festival 'Esperanza' with Franklin Graham
Lima, the Peruvian capital known as “the city of kings,” is preparing to host an evangelistic message about the “true King” in a social and spiritual context marked by challenges and a need for hope. The event, organized by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and led by its president, Franklin Graham, is called Esperanza Lima and will take place March 7-8.
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The archtype of grace is a rare cosmic delicacy
Water is a true wonder we easily take for granted. It is so essential for life on planet Earth, and so rare in the known universe that it deserves the utmost respect from us all. The characteristics of water provide us with a great example of grace. As we contemplate the wonder of water, let us give praise for God's glorious grace.
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