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CEO at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC). Founder of Theos think tank.

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In this month’s Christianity magazine, Miriam Smith talks about her work as a speech & language therapist. β€˜I believe every person has inherent dignity, regardless of their condition, or how they see themselves. I try and bring in the concept of grace all the time.’ #EverydayMission

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Religion, conscience, and the assisted dying debate | LICC I’m about to head to Glastonbury Festival. Last year, I went expecting a party. This year, having been before, I’d liken it more to a

When MP Chris Coghlan was denied the eucharist after voting for the assisted dying bill, opinions were split: who acted rightly? And how far should our faith affect our public actions? Read @nickebs.bsky.social in today’s LICC’s Connecting with Culture: bit.ly/4kphDWa

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The motor retailer: β€˜My faith shapes every part of the business. We put people before profit’ The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline

Mark Mitchell is an inspiration. β€œI am first and foremost a follower of Jesus. That means putting people before profit, never trading on Sundays, and striving for excellence in everything we do.” www.premierchristianity.com/thank-god-it...

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Newport Minster. Set up for LICC vision event.

Newport Minster. Set up for LICC vision event.

Ken Benjamin speaking at church leaders’ breakfast.

Ken Benjamin speaking at church leaders’ breakfast.

Shanklin URC.

Shanklin URC.

Isle of Wight from Shanklin Downs.

Isle of Wight from Shanklin Downs.

Great to be on the Isle of Wight this weekend with LICC. Thank you for having us! #EveryDayMatters

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV

β€œMay peace be with all of you.” And also with you, Pope Leo XIV #HabemusPapam

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The Elizabeth Tower tonight. β€œWhen you go home, tell them of us and say. For your tomorrow, we gave our today.” #VEDay80

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In this month’s Christianity magazine, the renewable energy manager #ThankGodIt’sMonday πŸ‘‡

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Reimagine | LICC

It’s said that being a Christian comes down to being with Jesus, becoming like him, and doing what he did – or rather, doing what he would if he were you. Get ready to #Reimagine your life with LICC’s new small group course: bit.ly/4js0fQY

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Pope Francis dies aged 88, Vatican says The Pope died on Easter Monday morning, the Vatican says, as a top cardinal pays tribute to

May he rest in peace and rise in glory: www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...

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Empty tomb.

Empty tomb.

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Death is defeated. Happy Easter! #EasterSunday

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Why young people are excited about Jesus Christ The Resurrection is like a breach in a wall for others to follow

The excellent +Graham Tomlin on Easter: β€˜This weekend, Christians across the world are celebrating Easter… Their point is not that this was a one-off miracle, but it was like the first man through a breach in a wall for others to follow.’ www.express.co.uk/comment/expr...

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Hot Cross Buns before baking.

Hot Cross Buns before baking.

Hot Cross Buns after baking.

Hot Cross Buns after baking.

#GoodFriday

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Wooden cross against a tree.

Wooden cross against a tree.

#GoodFriday

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Beach in the foreground. Sea in the background. Blue sky.

Beach in the foreground. Sea in the background. Blue sky.

The perfect evening #Southsea

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Field of oilseed rape in the distance, under a blue sky with some light clouds.

Field of oilseed rape in the distance, under a blue sky with some light clouds.

There’s nothing that speaks of spring quite so much as a field of vibrant yellow oilseed rape #Wiltshire

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The prison monitor: β€˜I cannot start the day without God speaking to me’ The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline

β€œI cannot start the day without reading Scripture and letting the Lord speak to me.” In this month’s Thank God it’s Monday column for Christianity magazine, it’s the retiree who’s a prison monitor: www.premierchristianity.com/thank-god-it...

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Lent: Finding strength in the wilderness (5/5) | Resisting the devil and walking in the Spirit | LICC The devil has finished all his tempting of Jesus, and Jesus returns to Galilee, empowered by the Spirit, to begin his public ministry.

Each time he was tempted, Jesus resisted the devil by anchoring himself in Scripture, reminding both himself and the devil of who God truly is and what he commands: licc.org.uk/resources/le...

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So good to be partnering with Leadership College London at LICC today. We’re excited by what’s in store!

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Thank God it’s Monday. Photo of Elizabeth Barker, accompanied by interview.

Thank God it’s Monday. Photo of Elizabeth Barker, accompanied by interview.

In the April issue edition of Christianity magazine, the retiree who’s also a prison monitor. β€œPlease pray for daily strength in all I did and for opportunities to share God’s live and bring hope.” www.premierchristianity.com/thank-god-it...

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The charity bookshop manager: β€˜It’s striking how often people ask for Bibles’ The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline

The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this month’s Christianity magazine, the charity bookshop manager: www.premierchristianity.com/thank-god-it...

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Lent: Finding strength in the wilderness (4/5) | Trusting God is for you | LICC Is it going to be third time lucky for the devil? Jesus has already resisted two major temptations: first, to satisfy his hunger

If you're being tested right now, resist the temptation to respond by testing God. Instead, immerse yourself in the Scriptures and remind yourself of the way things really are #WordForTheWeek: bit.ly/43YoTni

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Lent: Finding strength in the wilderness (3/5) | Resisting short-cuts and false promises | LICC When the devil fails to get Jesus to turn a stone into bread, he shifts tactics. If Jesus won’t misuse his power for personal gain,

β€˜History offers many cautionary tales of individuals who pledged allegiance to the wrong side, often with catastrophic consequences.’ #WordForTheWeek bit.ly/4hkIEZm

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Lent: Finding strength in the wilderness (3/5) | Resisting short-cuts and false promises | LICC When the devil fails to get Jesus to turn a stone into bread, he shifts tactics. If Jesus won’t misuse his power for personal gain,

β€˜History offers many cautionary tales of individuals who pledged allegiance to the wrong side, often with catastrophic consequences.’ #WordForTheWeek licc.org.uk/resources/le...

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Lent: finding strength in the wilderness (2/5) | Trusting God with power | LICC Following the spiritual β€˜high’ of his baptism, the Spirit leads Jesus into the β€˜low’ of the wilderness, where he is tempted by the devil.

β€œTemptations to misuse power are real, but true strength lies in trusting God and using our power to serve rather than to take.” #WordForTheWeek licc.org.uk/resources/le...

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Spiritual Gen Z drive increase in Bible sales Books about religion are bucking the trend of falling interest in non-fiction works

Spiritual Gen Z drive increase in Bible sales:
www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/... @thetimes.com

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It’s another week, and another event at LICC. This time, we’re talking with Rupert Shortt on the eclipse (or not) of Christianity in the West. What’s happening, why’s it happening, and how should we respond?

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Sign of the cross in ash on the forehead.

Sign of the cross in ash on the forehead.

β€˜Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. Turn away from sin and be faithful to Christ.’ #AshWednesday

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On 12 March, I’ll be joined by Rupert Shortt for a conversation on Christianity’s retreat (or not) from public life, and why it matters for all of us. If you’d like to join us, you can book tickets here: bit.ly/3ZaOTZQ

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β€œThank God it’s Monday” reads the headline. β€œThe bookshop Manager” reads the subheading, with a photo of Olivia and the full interview.

β€œThank God it’s Monday” reads the headline. β€œThe bookshop Manager” reads the subheading, with a photo of Olivia and the full interview.

In this month’s Christianity magazine, Olivia talks about life as a bookshop manager: β€œIn a busy city like London, my work reminds me that everyone is created in God’s image and has a unique story.” t.co/kWrsqIdgjm

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#OTD in 2014. Remembering the Coptic Martyrs a decade on. Belle Tindall talks to the producer of The 21 and how to wrestle truth from a story of horror.
www.seenandunseen.com/21-wrestling...
#The21 #CopticChurch

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