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Living in the freedom of ‘I don’t know’

// Learning to be okay with not knowing.

Written by Gabby Llewellyn

Can I be a Christian and… gamble?

// Picking up an old series, Thomas wonders if having a flutter on the footie might be okay...

Written by Thomas McConaghie

Christians, love, and sex: that straightforward subject…

// Ahead of our upcoming event Sex: is the Church a prude?, Vicky wants to hear your thoughts on the world of relationships.

Written by Vicky Walker

My bit on the side

// For most of us, our work isn't the main thing.

Written by Simon Wilce

What to pray when the words won’t come out

// Earlier this year, Tash Creaney from 24/7 Prayer and Emmanuel Church in Lurgan went to Malawi to visit some Tearfund projects in Malawi. Here, she reflects on her trip.

Written by Tash Creaney

5 questions for discipleship amidst the world of Instagram filters

// The image-sharing site just hit half a billion users. Here are some points to consider in our walks with Jesus.

Written by Robin Ham

Reasons to be thankful today

// Because God does not change like the shifting shadows.

Written by Emma Fowle

To have loved and lost

// A Christian's experience of miscarriage.

Written by Anna Thayer

Confession: I hurt the Church

// And I'll be the first to admit it.

Written by Jared Ruttenberg

Jesus is not a Protestant

// We have a great need to understand the influence of postcodes on our faith.

Written by Jasper Rutherford

Never say never

// I learned the hard way, to be open to God's plans for my life.

Written by Annie Carter

British? Irish? Northern Irish?

// I know my identity is wrapped up in the kingdom of God, but when the place you call home has conflicting views about who they are, it takes its toll.

Written by Thomas McConaghie

When priorities change

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

Written by Gavin Calver

A call to hope

// Evangelism that shares and awakens

Written by Christine Woolgar

3 things creative people need

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

Written by Sarah Hawkins

Never been kissed and never been happier

// I'm 32 and have never been kissed - and I have a message for all my single friends.

Written by Sarah Yardley

An uphill struggle

// What I've learned from getting out in nature...

Written by Rachel Helen Smith

The threads guide to loving festivals

// With Glastonbury kicking things off last weekend, it's time to start packing. Here are our nine top tips.

Written by Katherine Goodenough

Things we loved in June

// The non-Brexit related things we've been talking about this month

Written by threads

Doubter, have confidence

// Be comforted from the fact that Jesus spoke to all his disciples this same, regardless of their confidence.

Written by Thomas McConaghie