Life

Who was Hilda of Whitby and why is she important?
Who was Hilda of Whitby and why is she important?

19 November is the day when Anglicans remember St Hilda of Whitby. She was a powerful and important woman in the history of the English Church. This is her story.

Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: Goodness that embodies righteousness and truth
Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: Goodness that embodies righteousness and truth

We have reached goodness in our journey through the fruits of Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) - a virtue often spoken of but less often understood.

The gift of fellowship in building one body in Christ
The gift of fellowship in building one body in Christ

There’s a saying that a lone coal grows dim, but coals heaped together glow red-hot. The same could be said of the Church.

Lessons from Old Testament figures: Joshua
Lessons from Old Testament figures: Joshua

The same God who led Joshua still leads you today.

Veteran theologian John Lennox reflects on ageing, legacy and the hope that endures
Veteran theologian John Lennox reflects on ageing, legacy and the hope that endures

In a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation, renowned lay theologian and apologist John Lennox has provided a striking reflection on ageing, spiritual resilience, and what it truly means to “finish well.”

Who was St Margaret of Scotland and why is she important?
Who was St Margaret of Scotland and why is she important?

16 November is the day when people remember St Margaret of Scotland. She was born in Hungary and became Queen of Scotland, where she restored the religious life of the country. This is her story …

Joining the dots
Joining the dots

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on lessons from Abraham and the significance of something as small as a dot. 

Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: Kindness that heals and restores
Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: Kindness that heals and restores

As we continue our journey through the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23), we arrive at kindness — a virtue that often seems simple enough, yet carries divine power to heal, restore and reveal the very heart of God.

Treasures of Christianity from the African continent
Treasures of Christianity from the African continent

Here are three remarkable figures whose faith, intellect and courage helped shape Christianity as we know it today.

The cross is at the heart of everything, says NT Wright
The cross is at the heart of everything, says NT Wright

Not unlike 2,000 years ago when the Apostle Paul was divinely inspired to pen his letter to the church in Philippi, Tom “N.T.” Wright wants to remind everyone that the Gospel is still unchained.

Finding God on The Great British Bake Off
Finding God on The Great British Bake Off

Faced with an ageing Noel Fielding, you too would cry out for God.

Evangelicals consider AI’s role in the Great Commission
Evangelicals consider AI’s role in the Great Commission

The Lausanne Movement is weighing in on how artificial intelligence might shape the future of Christian mission.

Bible reading linked to greater generosity, study finds
Bible reading linked to greater generosity, study finds

Research into Bible reading by the American Bible Society (ABS) has found that it impacts on generosity, compassion, and social attitudes.

What is the Filioque Controversy in the Nicene Creed?
What is the Filioque Controversy in the Nicene Creed?

The Nicene Creed was formulated 1,700 years ago in AD 325 at the Council of Nicaea. Later, one clause in it called the Filioque was a cause of division between the Eastern and Western Church. This is the story …

Younger generations lead surprising revival in Bible reading
Younger generations lead surprising revival in Bible reading

After years of steady decline, Americans are rediscovering the Bible — and young adults are leading the way.

Abraham and the dignified life
Abraham and the dignified life

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster explains the Jewish interpretation of Abraham and God's covenant promise.