The heartbeat of threads

// Finding God’s peace in the seemingly chaotic

Written by Thomas McConaghie

The final thread

// We want to take this opportunity to thank you for being a part of the threads collective

Written by Stu Bothwell

Why our world needs us to be leaders

// At the Evangelical Alliance, we believe that leadership is not an elite pursuit; it is something that is needed at every level, and in every community, workplace, city and village.

Written by Abi Jarvis

Making Jesus Known

// Playing our part in the Great Commission.

Written by Eve Balshaw

My year with Evangelical Alliance

// Here's some areas of EA's work that I've loved connecting with this year.

Written by Lauren Agnew

Luminous Dark

// When you follow God in wholehearted obedience, and suddenly your entire world falls apart; when your deepest, most urgent prayers are met with silence – can faith survive?

Written by Alain Emerson

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3 things creative people need

// Being a creative person can be both an incredible adventure and a great struggle.

Written by Sarah Hawkins

Picked by Christine Gilland

This is a fantastic post that reminds me of the basics – the things that are truly life-giving, even in the middle of hurried, twenty-first century life. Every time I read it, I feel that little bit calmer and happier; it just refocuses me on the important things I need to do, to reconnect with creativity.

The key to lifelong sex? Get the right advice

// A response to a recent Guardian article.

Written by Christine Woolgar

Picked by Thomas McConaghie

We asked Christine to respond to an article posted on the Guardian regarding sex advice. I was really pleased with this response... 3 strands of advice to have good sex with your spouse.

Evangelism

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A spoonful of sugar helps the gospel go down

// It's OK to admit you're nervous and don't have the answers.

Written by Mim Skinner

Has evangelism been forgotten?

// I've noticed a trend among Christians that's starting to make me feel grumpy.

Written by Carl Beech

When priorities change

// How do we stop our passion for Jesus fading?

Written by Gavin Calver

Digitally Remastered

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Social media, your habits and faith

// Because habits are powerful.

Written by Guy Brandon

I shop online, therefore I am

// How our online habits are unconsciously shaping our Christian values.

Written by Guy Brandon

The ‘always-on’ mentality vs. Sabbath

// How to reclaim Sabbath in a culture that doesn't value rest

Written by Guy Brandon

Listicles

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30 books for Christians under 30

// This is a non-definitive list, please don't shout at me!

Written by Hannah Malcolm

3 things to remember when you’re exhausted by injustice

// The simple things that can keep you afloat in a sea of tragedy.

Written by Jendella Benson

Bit of a balls-up: 5 things that make testicular cancer easier

// Some situations provide so much natural comedy they make you almost forget you may be making your wife a widow...

Written by Jonty Langley