I think most of us are fed up of constantly hearing bad news so I have started a thread to post optimistic, uplifting and generally happy news stories to counteract this. No cynics allowed!
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"Violent assaults in Northampton have dropped by almost a third after church volunteers took to the streets.
The volunteers, known as street pastors, have been working in conjunction with local police officers since 2008, and in the twelve months to March this year there were 38 violent incidents recorded.
This is a significant drop from the previous year when there were 110 recorded violent incidents.
Reverend Mark Lees, the architect of the scheme, said: I think it is reassuring for people to see somebody else there thats obviously involved and cares.
Earlier this year it was revealed that prayer was helping Devon and Cornwall police tackle crime.
Churchgoers in the Barnstaple area were asked to pray that crime detection rates, which were then at 26 per cent, would increase.
And in February it was revealed that the detection rates had risen to 40 per cent, one of the highest in the country.
Inspector Roger Bartlett attributed the increase in local crime detection rates and the capture of a prolific burglar to the prayers of local churchgoers.
He said: Clearly, many who do not have the faith would say that this is just coincidence.
From my experience, the more I pray, the more coincidences I seem to see, he commented.
His comments were echoed by Assistant Chief Constable Paul Netherton of Devon and Cornwall Police who said: Whether you believe in the power of prayer or not, the fundamental issue is that there are people out there caring about society.
Source - Crime drops after street pastor patrols | News | The Christian Institute
"Violent assaults in Northampton have dropped by almost a third after church volunteers took to the streets.
The volunteers, known as street pastors, have been working in conjunction with local police officers since 2008, and in the twelve months to March this year there were 38 violent incidents recorded.
This is a significant drop from the previous year when there were 110 recorded violent incidents.
Reverend Mark Lees, the architect of the scheme, said: I think it is reassuring for people to see somebody else there thats obviously involved and cares.
Earlier this year it was revealed that prayer was helping Devon and Cornwall police tackle crime.
Churchgoers in the Barnstaple area were asked to pray that crime detection rates, which were then at 26 per cent, would increase.
And in February it was revealed that the detection rates had risen to 40 per cent, one of the highest in the country.
Inspector Roger Bartlett attributed the increase in local crime detection rates and the capture of a prolific burglar to the prayers of local churchgoers.
He said: Clearly, many who do not have the faith would say that this is just coincidence.
From my experience, the more I pray, the more coincidences I seem to see, he commented.
His comments were echoed by Assistant Chief Constable Paul Netherton of Devon and Cornwall Police who said: Whether you believe in the power of prayer or not, the fundamental issue is that there are people out there caring about society.
Source - Crime drops after street pastor patrols | News | The Christian Institute
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I got an "A" on my presentation at school and have one of the highest grades in the class.
Congratulations!
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"Licensing chiefs in Glasgow have secured a significant legal victory in a bid to shut down a prominent lap-dancing club in the city.
Spearmint Rhino was denied a licence by the councils licensing board last May after CCTV footage revealed that the clubs dancers were flouting the councils code of conduct...The councils decision has now been upheld by Glasgow Sherriff Court, and the ruling could strengthen local councils control over such venues".
Source - Lap-dancing club fails to win licence in Glasgow | News | The Christian Institute
Spearmint Rhino was denied a licence by the councils licensing board last May after CCTV footage revealed that the clubs dancers were flouting the councils code of conduct...The councils decision has now been upheld by Glasgow Sherriff Court, and the ruling could strengthen local councils control over such venues".
Source - Lap-dancing club fails to win licence in Glasgow | News | The Christian Institute
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"A violent criminal who was jailed for 11 years after robbing a post office at gunpoint is to be ordained as a priest after turning his life around."
Full story Armed robber Matthew Martinson who found God is appointed as a priest | Mail Online
Its great these stories get into the secular press!
Full story Armed robber Matthew Martinson who found God is appointed as a priest | Mail Online
Its great these stories get into the secular press!
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I got an "A" on my presentation at school and have one of the highest grades in the class.
Congratulations.
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I have been free of M.E symptoms for over a year. (On year, two months). I absolutely believe God healed me - it was that sudden, and he has been healing me in other ways too.
(On year, two months). I absolutely believe God healed me - it was that sudden, and he has been healing me in other ways too.
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I have been free of M.E symptoms for over a year.
That's great news! Praise God
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England beat Slovenia 1-0. Thought that might count as good news
Indeed it does!
Germany next - hopefully with the same outcome.
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"A jab that could spare millions from the misery of allergies may be available in only four years".
Researchers think it may even combat exzema, asthma and hayfever so, as someone who has all three, I'm very much looking forward to its arrival.
Source - A jab to beat hay fever: 'Holy grail' of vaccines could even prevent asthma and eczema | Mail Online
Researchers think it may even combat exzema, asthma and hayfever so, as someone who has all three, I'm very much looking forward to its arrival.
Source - A jab to beat hay fever: 'Holy grail' of vaccines could even prevent asthma and eczema | Mail Online
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The Welsh Bible has finally been translated into braille much to the joy of blind Welsh Christians.
Source - The Baptist Times
Source - The Baptist Times
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I have been free of M.E symptoms for over a year.
Having suffered from ME I know how much joy it must have brought to your heart. You do not get over ME suddenly without devine intervention.
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Nice idea for a thread. I was trying to find some good news, but its actually quite hard, Im surprised by how much people must like bad news for there to be so little good news.
Maccy Ds will create 5000 new jobs- www[dot]theappointment[dot]co[dot]uk/news/?submitted=False&ID=6029 is that good news? i guess more people are eating fast food but at least they are more likely to be employed!
BPs oil cap is also good news!
Maccy Ds will create 5000 new jobs- www[dot]theappointment[dot]co[dot]uk/news/?submitted=False&ID=6029 is that good news? i guess more people are eating fast food but at least they are more likely to be employed!
BPs oil cap is also good news!
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Thank you. Yes, it does
, and no you don't. (If you see what I mean.)Are you free of M.E now?
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"The Royal Mail is planning to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible with a series of special stamps.
The commemorative stamps, which are due to be produced next year, have been prompted by numerous requests from members of the general public."
Source - Royal Mail to celebrate King James Bibleâs anniversary | News | The Christian Institute
The commemorative stamps, which are due to be produced next year, have been prompted by numerous requests from members of the general public."
Source - Royal Mail to celebrate King James Bibleâs anniversary | News | The Christian Institute
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cool, bible stamps!
-The value of the pound is rising against the dollar and euro. Making it cheaper to go on holiday abroad.
www[dot]forexcrunch[dot]com/the-pound-rises-by-orders-from-the-king/
-Energy plans will reduce UK's reliance on fossil fuels- government have set out 32 new measures to make the country less reliant of fossil fuels eg renewable resources,wind farms and smart meters . Mind you I'm a fan of nuclear power and the government is shying away from that.
www[dot]independent[dot]co[dot]uk/environment/climate-change/energy-plans-will-reduce-uks-reliance-on-fossil-fuels-2036990.html
-Scots cycling hero Sir Chris Hoy launches countdown to London 2012. He was first to practise the lap of honour at the Olympic Velodrome.
www[dot]dailyrecord[dot]co[dot]uk/news/uk-world-news/2010/07/28/scots-cycling-hero-sir-chris-hoy-launches-countdown-to-london-2012-86908-22445640/
big up the good news thread!
-The value of the pound is rising against the dollar and euro. Making it cheaper to go on holiday abroad.
www[dot]forexcrunch[dot]com/the-pound-rises-by-orders-from-the-king/
-Energy plans will reduce UK's reliance on fossil fuels- government have set out 32 new measures to make the country less reliant of fossil fuels eg renewable resources,wind farms and smart meters . Mind you I'm a fan of nuclear power and the government is shying away from that.
www[dot]independent[dot]co[dot]uk/environment/climate-change/energy-plans-will-reduce-uks-reliance-on-fossil-fuels-2036990.html
-Scots cycling hero Sir Chris Hoy launches countdown to London 2012. He was first to practise the lap of honour at the Olympic Velodrome.
www[dot]dailyrecord[dot]co[dot]uk/news/uk-world-news/2010/07/28/scots-cycling-hero-sir-chris-hoy-launches-countdown-to-london-2012-86908-22445640/
big up the good news thread!
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