Current page: life

Heroes of the Faith: George Washington Carver

J John Mon 6 Dec 2021 9:28 GMT

Once known as a man who spoke for the poor African-American communities of the southern United States, Carver is now seen as an environmental prophet of global relevance.

What does the Bible mean when it calls Jesus the 'Son of God'?

Martin Davie | Sun 5 Dec 2021 6:34 GMT

The Bible describes Jesus as Son of God in two different ways.
Theos report highlights link between marriage and poverty

Julian Mann | Fri 3 Dec 2021 8:09 GMT

The benefit of marriage and "stable household relationships" is being sidelined in the national debate about economic inequality, according to a new report from Theos.
Young people more likely to attend a place of worship over Christmas - poll

Staff writer | Thu 2 Dec 2021 14:13 GMT

Young people are twice as likely as those over the age of 55 to go to a place of worship this Christmas, new research has found.
The gift of childlike curiosity

Meenal Sim | Tue 30 Nov 2021 11:39 GMT

As we end 2021 and step into 2022 - despite the world still filled with uncertainty and possible fear as to what a post-pandemic world might look like - we are called to open our eyes to the world again with curiosity, wonder and all of what God is looking to unlock for us and those around us.
Waiting with hope this Advent season

Claire Musters | Sun 28 Nov 2021 9:44 GMT

As Advent begins, Claire Musters recognises the difficult year many of us have had but encourages us with suggestions of how we can still look forward with expectation and hope
Making room for Jesus this Advent

Susie Larson | Sun 28 Nov 2021 9:41 GMT

As we journey through this Advent season, may we remember that we live in a world of overindulgence, over-commitment, premature multiplication, and shortcuts, and shortcuts almost always lead to compromise.
What hope is there for the conservation and restoration of God's creation?

Faraday Institute | Sat 27 Nov 2021 9:49 GMT

God's creation is fruitful and can heal if we will do our part to maintain viable conditions on our planet.
Attendance and giving significantly impacted by pandemic, study finds

Staff writer | Fri 26 Nov 2021 10:34 GMT

Average weekly in-person church attendance has fallen by around a third and a majority of church leaders report a decrease in giving, new research by the Evangelical Alliance has found.
World's most premature baby was born 3 weeks before UK abortion limit

Right to Life UK | Fri 26 Nov 2021 9:21 GMT

Curtis Means was born 19 weeks early and weighing seven times less than an average full-term newborn.
People are open but the Church is being held back by 'really bad PR', says Guvna B

Anita Laryea | Wed 24 Nov 2021 9:55 GMT

MOBO Award winning rapper and broadcaster Guvna B is on a mission to present people with a more accurate picture of the Church than "people in robes singing 'Kumbaya, My Lord'".
Will Smith says success in life is down to his faith

Jennifer Lee | Sat 20 Nov 2021 9:45 GMT

Smith, who is back in movie theatres with his latest film "King Richard", discussed his faith during a sitdown interview with preacher and producer DeVon Franklin.