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Timothy Keller

3 Ways Tim Keller Challenged Us to Live Out Our Faith

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On Friday, May 19, pastor, theologian, and author Timothy Keller, 72, passed away after a 3-year fight with pancreatic cancer. The news gripped the hearts of Christians around the world, whose lives–whether through a book he’s authored, by listening to one of his sermon podcasts, or being a part of his congregation–were greatly impacted by Keller.
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A Prayer for Turkey & Syria

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It’s been 3 days since the earthquake in Turkey & Syria. More than ten thousand have died, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes.
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When Following Jesus Costs You Your Job

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“Today it became clear to me that my personal Christian faith is not tolerated or permitted in the public square”. Those were the words of Andrew Thorburn upon stepping down as CEO of the Essendon Football Club, after a mere 24 hours in the role.
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Roger Federer: Moving On with Grace

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In the world of tennis, September 2022 will go down in history as the end of an era—the retirement of Roger Federer.
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3 Things I Learned from Queen Elizabeth II

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Like many others around the world, my dad was shaken by the news that Queen Elizabeth II–the UK’s longest-reigning monarch–had passed away on 8 September 2022, at the age of 96, just a few hours after news emerged that her doctors were concerned about her health. 
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Consider This Before You Quiet Quit

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There’s been a lot of buzz about “quiet quitting”, which began with a series of TikTok videos talking about the woes of the hustle culture and how we ought to take back our lives.
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A Prayer for Ukraine

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In the face of bad news, we may be tempted to hide and bury our heads in the sand, because we feel like there's nothing we can do where we are. But that's not true. We can pray, and we should pray.
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International Borders Are Reopening—Should We Start Travelling Again?

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If most of our travels rarely seem to provide the kind of rest and soul restoration we’re looking for, what does it mean to rest or take breaks well?
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Why Simone Biles' Decision to Step Down from the Olympics Finals Matters

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One of the biggest stars at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, American gymnast Simone Biles made headlines globally yesterday—but not for the reason everyone was expecting.