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Young people more grateful to God, study finds
A new survey has suggested that 18 to 34 year olds are more likely to believe in God and have transcendental experiences.
The pope that is remembered each year on December 31
In many European countries, December 31, also known as New Year’s Eve, is better known as St Sylvester’s Day or simply Sylvester, named after a pope from the time of the Council of Nicaea. This is the story …
Ringing in the New Year: A history of New Year traditions in the British Isles
To understand how New Year traditions came into existence – especially in the British Isles – is to explore a complex historic tapestry that is woven from ancient rites, calendrical reforms, and a common human desire to mark the passage of time, while reviewing the past and looking into the future.
The Traitors' Harry Clark says God 'was the answer' to search for meaning
When Harry Clark became the winner of The Traitors series two in early 2024, he went overnight from being an unknown army engineer from Slough, to national recognition.
Who were all the Herods in the New Testament?
We've just celebrated Christmas with its usual flurry of Nativity plays, where Herod is typically the villain. But did you know there were different rulers in the New Testament called Herod who formed part of the background history of Jesus and the New Testament? This is the story …
Two hundred years of the Brethren: who are they and what do they believe?
This year marks 200 years since the founding of the Brethren movement - one of several renewal movements to emerge from 1800 onwards.
How to make the most of the quiet period between Christmas and New Year
Make the most of these last days of the year to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with God.
Who was St Stephen and why is he remembered on December 26?
The carol says, “Good King Wenceslas last looked out on the Feast of Stephen.” In many countries, December 26, also known as Boxing Day, is better known as St Stephen’s Day. Stephen was the first Christian martyr. This is the story …
2 Timothy 3:16 is Logos' Bible verse of the year, Matthew was the most studied book
One of the most-studied Bible verses of the year is from 2 Timothy in the New Testament, according to an analysis of millions of Bible study sessions that tracked how believers worldwide are engaging with Scripture.
A brief history of Christmas bans
These days, Christmas is hard to miss and nearly impossible to avoid. But at various times it has been banned in different countries, including Britain. This is the story …
William Tyndale and the 500th anniversary of the Christmas story in English
This Christmas is the 500th anniversary of when ordinary men and women could first hear the Christmas story being read from print in plain English. This is the story …
7 symbolic details we often miss about Jesus’ birth
Layered beneath the familiar narrative are cultural, historical, and theological details that reveal just how intentional God was in sending His Son into the world.
The story of the Christmas Truce of 1914
On Christmas Eve in 1914, many men were in the trenches fighting the war, but the spirit of Christmas halted the conflict for a brief period. This is the story …
Have you lost the wonder of Christmas?
For you who have been followers of Jesus Christ for a long time, maybe the pain and suffering of this world and the darkness you have had to live through this past year has gotten you down to the point of complete and utter discouragement. But all is not lost.
Five cherished Christmas carols and the stories behind them
Each carol has its own interesting story that adds to the joy of singing them.
Christians and religious nones alike object to AI-generated social media videos
Evangelicals, nones and non-denominational Christians reject AI-generated videos, a new study has found.