Man dead, at least six injured after sign falls at Big Church Festival
A man died and at least six others were injured when a sign fell at the Big Church Festival in West Sussex, England, on Friday, and organisers brought the event to a close.
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The wonder beneath our feet
When we touch earth, we are touching something deeply ancient, deeply alive. It may seem solid and lifeless, but scoop up a handful of dirt and you have a living substance. And without gravity, nothing would stay in place. Let us not lose the wonder of the free gifts God has given to all the Earth.
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The forgotten art of wonder can revitalize our faith
One of the saddest things about growing older is not the wrinkles on our faces; it’s the wonder we sometimes lose from our hearts. The same is true the longer we follow Jesus. Familiarity is one of faith’s greatest thieves. For the sake of the gospel and the vitality of our own faith, let us hold on to wonder as we walk in the world that is still full of God.
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The invisible miracle necessary for life
Air is our silent companion from the moment we are born until our final breath. It connects us to every living thing around us. Yet it is the most taken-for-granted of all life’s necessities. Across cultures, air carries profound symbolic meaning. This is an opportunity to thank God for the breath of life!
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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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Shortage of religious studies teachers in UK 'worsening' despite rising demand
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Evangelical leaders join Kyiv prayer breakfast, call on world not to grow weary of Ukraine's war
By CDI StaffA delegation of evangelical leaders from across Europe stood with more than 1,500 participants from 17 countries at Ukraine's third National Prayer Breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 23, offering prayers of solidarity with a nation still at war four and a half years after Russia's full-scale invasion, as it prepares to mark 35 years of independence.
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Swiss pro-life groups petition against mandatory insurance coverage for abortions
By CDI StaffA coalition of Swiss pro-life organizations has launched a petition opposing a parliamentary decision that would make abortions fully funded by the country's mandatory health insurance starting next year.
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UN warns children are 'guinea pigs' for unregulated AI as online risks mount
By CDI StaffThe United Nations is calling on governments, technology companies and advertisers to act on what it describes as a pressing and consequential policy challenge — the safety, rights and digital future of the world's most connected generation.
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Oskar Brüsewitz: Church in Germany marks 50 years since pastor burned himself in protest of communist rule
By CDI StaffFifty years after a Lutheran pastor set himself ablaze in a public square to protest communist oppression of the church, German Christians remember a man whose act reverberated through East Germany and beyond.
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'Helpless and speechless': Swiss elder-care advocate says Christians must learn to talk about assisted dying
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Man dead, at least six injured after sign falls at Big Church Festival
A man died and at least six others were injured when a sign fell at the Big Church Festival in West Sussex, England, on Friday, and organisers brought the event to a close.
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