FAITH
They’ve reached the promised land
It has been a long journey for the Open Door Christian Assembly — but now they have somewhere to call home.
Pope Benedict XVI seeks prayers after resignation
In his first public comments since his surprise retirement announcement, Pope Benedict XVI this week asked Catholics for support and prayers to support him "in these days which are not easy for me".
BROTHER VS BROTHER / PART ONE
How do we stop one brother from killing another?
Maria Seaman: When you remove the influence of God in the life of your child, you automatically, by default, enable the influence of anti-God. Where there is a lack of Godly love, there will be an increase of ungodly hate.
Like a lion, the Devil devours the weak
Gary Simons: Peter gives the remedy to overcome the evil one... Be self-controlled, which means to be disciplined, and be alert, which means to be consistently watchful.
Inspiring moments: Stay Connected
Crystal Holdipp: The source is the only one that can truly unclutter us from all the clutter we are drained with daily.
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Why we should reach for God in our grief and sadness
Walia Ming: God is whom we should be reaching for in the darkness. When we put God back on our 'to do list', I promise the pain will subside.
Welby is new Archbishop of Canterbury
Justin Welby was this week confirmed as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, at a centuries-old service at St Paul's Cathedral.
Cardinal retains church influence
After the release of secret personnel files detailing sexual abuse of children by clergy, Archbishop Jose Gomez publicly rebuked his predecessor, Cardinal Roger Mahony, and stripped him of his official duties.
Have the faith and strength to keep your dream alive
Maria Seaman: When you have a dream it is important to hold on to your dream, even in the face of defeat.
Inspiring moments: reaching forward
Crystal Holdipp: Dwelling in the past will keep one in a place of destruction but thank God that through him we can move forward and succeed.
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When does charity lead to a sense of entitlement?
Gary Simons on Friday explored the darker side of charity... can giving create a sense of entitlement or dependancy? Or can it have a detrimental effect on pride and dignity?
The half-time alternative
Outraged by the raunchy behaviour in some half-time shows, or simply to capture some of the Super Bowl's audience, religious programmers are now producing half-time shows of their own.
Vatican Ambassador pays first visit to Bermuda
The Vatican diplomat in charge of government relations with Bermuda and the Caribbean has made his first visit to the island, the Bermuda Sun reported on Saturday.
Cardinals’ conclave could choose a new Pope sooner
The Vatican this week confirmed that Pope Benedict XVI is considering changes to church law regulating the election of a new pope, but stopped short of saying whether voting could start earlier than currently planned.
How brothers can reunite and put the past behind them
Maria Seaman: Brothers and cousins need to release each other from the 'prisons' in which they have placed each other. Don't let your past mistakes keep you from your future blessings.
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