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  Hasbro provokes backlash after making Mr Potato Head gender neutral

  Jennifer Lee | Sat 27 Feb 2021 11:40 GMT

  Toymaker Hasbro sparked an online backlash this week after announcing that it would be dropping the "Mr" from its Mr Potato Head toy.

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  What the Covid world can learn from the quiet way of Julian of Norwich

  Christian Today | Sun 21 Feb 2021 9:49 GMT

  Sheila Upjohn speaks to Christian Today about Julian of Norwich's writings and why she believes they are a must-read for anyone struggling to understand the nature of God.

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  Gospel artist Carman dies aged 65 following surgery complications

  Nate Flannagan | Wed 17 Feb 2021 18:38 GMT

  Gospel artist Carman has died in a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday "after fighting a series of complications resulting from surgery to repair a hiatal hernia," an official statement has confirmed.

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  Rick Warren apologises for 'unchristlike' Sunday school video that mocked Asian culture

  Jennifer Lee | Wed 3 Feb 2021 9:27 GMT

  The video features a pastor wearing a Chinese shirt and making Kung Fu noises while slicing up a fish to make sushi in the style of a martial arts movie.

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  Four lessons for Christians today from the life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon

  J John | Mon 1 Feb 2021 11:26 GMT

  Few of us have Spurgeon's voice, his memory or his energy. We can, though, all seek his love of Christ and the Bible, and his zeal to spread the gospel.

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  This Valentine's Day, I'll be celebrating long-term love

  Peter Crumpler | Sun 31 Jan 2021 6:05 GMT

  This year, as I look at the rows of red or pink Valentine's Day cards on sale in the shops, I shall look out for cards that have a deeper message.

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  What to do when praying feels like a challenge

  David Clowes | Fri 29 Jan 2021 6:26 GMT

  Instead of a shopping list of requests, let our prayers instead become a conversation with the One who is sovereign over all things.

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  Video conferencing is no substitute for meeting in person, say Christian event organisers

  Staff writer | Thu 28 Jan 2021 11:36 GMT

  Lack of face-to-face contact is making life harder for Christian event organisers, a survey by the Christian Conference Trust has found.

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  Justin Bieber denies reports he's training for the ministry

  Jennifer Lee | Thu 7 Jan 2021 10:52 GMT

  Pop star Justin Bieber has denied reports that he is training to enter the ministry at Hillsong Church.

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  Justin Bieber is 'studying to become a church minister', claims report

  Jennifer Lee | Sat 2 Jan 2021 12:28 GMT

  The "Holy" singer is reportedly making a move towards ministry.

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  Kalley Heiligenthal thanks supporters for kindness a year on from daughter's death

  Jennifer Lee | Tue 29 Dec 2020 6:12 GMT

  Bethel worship leader Kalley Heiligenthal has thanked friends and fans for their kindness in the year since her two-year-old daughter Olive died.

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  Here's why Christmas movies are so appealing this holiday season

  S. Brent Rodriguez-Plate | Sat 26 Dec 2020 12:25 GMT

  Holiday movies are popular not simply because they are "escapes," as my research on the relation between religion and cinema argues. Rather, these films offer viewers a glimpse into the world as it could be. This is particularly true with Christmas movies.