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Wisdom from Tolkien for today's suffering world

David Robertson Fri 22 Apr 2022 10:44 BST

The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien include a beautiful set of letters written to his son, Christopher, towards the end of World War II. They give us helpful insights into similar issues in today's world.

Alice Cooper starts his day with the Bible, prayer and coffee

Jennifer Lee | Wed 20 Apr 2022 12:21 BST

Rocker Alice Cooper also said he was on his 12th reading of the Bible cover to cover.
The Family Sex Show is cancelled after backlash

Staff writer | Wed 20 Apr 2022 10:07 BST

A controversial theatre show aimed at children and families and featuring full-frontal adult nudity has been cancelled following a backlash over its content.
Mel Gibson says 'Father Stu' highlights God's power to redeem

Leah MarieAnn Klett | Thu 14 Apr 2022 9:57 BST

When Mel Gibson was first approached to play in "Father Stu," a Mark Wahlberg film about a boxer-turned-priest, he was sceptical.
Hillsong Worship pulls out of tour with Casting Crowns after scandals

Jeannie Law | Fri 8 Apr 2022 10:41 BST

Hillsong Worship said they were "deeply disappointed," but due to scandals that have surrounded Hillsong church in recent months, the group is putting the "health and well-being of the people on our team first".
Scripture engagement in the US has reached 'historic low'

Jennifer Lee | Thu 7 Apr 2022 11:41 BST

Bible reading in the US has "dramatically decreased" in the last year, according to the latest research by the American Bible Society.
Maverick City Music give all the glory to Jesus after performing at Grammys

Jeannie Law | Wed 6 Apr 2022 18:26 BST

Worship group Maverick City Music made history at the 64th annual Grammy Awards show Sunday night for being the first Christian gospel group to perform at the show in 20 years. The group also won their first Grammy.
Lee Strobel investigates near death experiences in 'The Case for Heaven' film

Jeannie Law | Tue 5 Apr 2022 10:44 BST

Award-winning Christian author and former investigative journalist Lee Strobel investigates stories of near-death experiences and looks at what the Bible says about the afterlife in the new documentary film "The Case For Heaven," based on the book of the same name.
Top Christian worship songs of 2021

Anugrah Kumar | Tue 5 Apr 2022 10:36 BST

After reviewing 2.7 million songs churches sang and 91,000 sermons delivered in 2021 amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic, the church technology company Faithlife has published its annual report revealing top worship songs and sermon trends of the last year.
Jessica Chastain wins Oscar for portrayal of televangelist

Jeannie Law | Wed 30 Mar 2022 11:32 BST

Jessica Chastain won the best actress Oscar on Sunday night for her portrayal of Tammy Faye Bakker in "The Eyes of Tammy Faye."
Will Smith warned about the devil by Denzel Washington after slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

Jeannie Law | Mon 28 Mar 2022 23:32 BST

Will Smith made headlines Sunday after slapping comedian Chris Rock across the face at the Academy Awards and apologizing for the physical altercation during his Oscar acceptance speech for best actor.
Raising up faith in the multimedia generation

Christian Today | Mon 28 Mar 2022 10:19 BST

Duncan Reid, of Wonderborn Studios, speaks to Christian Today about how churches can offer a children's ministry that meets the expectations of youngsters growing up in a multimedia world.