Culture

Why 'Joy to the World' is for life, not just for Christmas
Isaac Watts (1674-1748), the writer of the song, didn't intend the song to be sung only at Christmas; it was originally written to be sung all year round.

The extraordinary prayer life of Thomas Cochrane, missionary to China
Towards the end of his life, missionary Thomas Cochrane declared: 'All my prayers have been answered.'

Boxing's Dereck Chisora: 'I was born again, I've been going to church'
Boxing hard man Dereck Chisora is known for his violence out of the ring as well as in it.

Questions and answers: Two Christmas gifts to change your life
Looking for Christmas stocking-fillers that could change your life's direction? Or make your church a place where members eagerly seek their calling from God?

Justin Bieber plugs Christian book to his 103m Instagram followers
Justin Bieber encouraged his millions of Instagram followers to do a soul-check this Christmas as he plugged a book written by his best friend Pastor Judah Smith.

Let parents block graphic content on internet streamed movies and TV shows, family group tells Congress
The Parents Television Council is campaigning for Congress to allow technology platforms like VidAngel or ClearPlay to be block sexual scenes and other graphic content on movies and TV shows streamed over the internet.

Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams splits from pastor fiancé
Michelle Williams and pastor Chad Johnson have called off their engagement after a year and a half together.

Céline Dion defends controversial gender neutral kids clothing line
Céline Dion has denied trying to shift gender norms with her controversial new children's clothing line.

Bake Off star Martha Collison urges families to #FollowTheStar this Christmas
Martha, who made headlines by reaching the quarter-final of the hit reality show aged 17, took on her latest baking challenge in support of the Church of England's #FollowTheStar campaign

Transgender woman among the favourites to win Miss Universe
Bookmakers are slashing the odds on a transgender contestant to lift the tiara at this year's Miss Universe contest.

Chris Pratt says being a parent has helped him understand the love of God
Chris Pratt shared his faith as he took part in Disneyland's Candlelight parade

Christian singer Lauren Daigle 'can't say one way or the other' if homosexuality is a sin
Grammy-nominated Christian singer Lauren Daigle was the featured artist on "The Domenick Nati Show" on iHeart radio earlier this week and said she couldn't answer whether homosexuality is a sin.

Christian charity is Centre of Excellence for Sports Ministry
A charity impacting thousands of young people throughout Gloucestershire has been recognised as the first Centre of Excellence in the UK for its exciting new concept of Sports Ministry.

'Unruly' young boy charms crowd â and pope â at papal audience
A young deaf boy took centre stage at a solemn papal audience yesterday â to his mother's horror and the pope's amusement.

Exorcist sees 'demonic' influences in Celine Dion's new gender neutral kids clothing line
CELINUNUNU claims that it 'liberates children from the traditional roles of boy/girl'

Christian singer unapologetic about accepting White House invitation to perform at tree lighting ceremony
The 41-year-old "Do Something" singer is expected to be the only Christian music artist to perform at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony Wednesday night. He said he was invited after traveling to Washington, D.C. several times for various events such as performing at the National Prayer Breakfast.