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When Eastern Europe appeared to be going Protestant
The crucial question is: why did so much of the early Protestant advance subsequently disappear?
When we are not in control, where do we turn?
Creation itself has a way of confronting us with our limitations. And perhaps that is not an entirely bad thing.
Decline in marriage and relationships among factors driving global fertility slump - study
A growing “relationship recession”, alongside economic insecurity, delayed parenthood and changing attitudes towards having children, is contributing to an unprecedented fall in fertility rates around the world, according to a major new study.
What do we know about Jesus’ father, Joseph?
What do we actually know about Joseph - historically, biblically, and through later Christian tradition?
First Cornish musical setting of the Eucharist receives cultural award
The Cornish People’s Mass, a Eucharistic service entirely in the Cornish language, has been recognised with a prestigious award for its cultural significance. This is the story …
Call to Him when He is near
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on repentance and its connection with relationships.
Pete Greig shares prophetic word: 'Prepare for war'
Christian author and 24-7 Prayer founder Pete Greig has shared a prophetic warning which he believes Christians should take seriously - “Prepare for war.”
Christians called to engage confidently amid growing curiosity in ‘dangerous’ New Age spirituality
The Evangelical Alliance's new free guide tackles the world of crystals, manifesting and tarot and how Christians can share their faith confidently with people attracted to such practices.
Quarter of Gen Z women in Ireland could remain childless, says report
Almost a quarter of Gen Z women in Ireland could reach their mid-40s without having children if current demographic trends persist, according to a new report examining the country’s changing patterns of family formation.
Younger people drinking less than older generations
Is it a generational shift or a reflection of changing behaviour with age?
God is ‘at work’ among heavy metal fans at Download
Some festivalgoers have subsequently joined churches after encountering chaplains.
Is the Church ready for those ‘long conversations’ Anna Faris talked about
When actress Anna Faris recently revealed that her teenage son had asked her to accept Jesus Christ, perhaps one of the most interesting parts of the story was not simply that he had shared his faith with her, but how she responded.
What can we learn from the US pastor who created an AI version of himself?
A Californian pastor has created an artificial intelligence version of himself to help his flock.
I was a gay activist - then prayer and therapy saved my life
Only an outright rejection of the insidious draft Conversion Practices Bill before Parliament will create a safer and more inclusive future.
Bethel Church leader Bill Johnson remarries in private ceremony
Bethel Church Senior Leader Bill Johnson has married Linda Francoeur, four years after the death of his first wife, Beni Johnson, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Young people still see marriage as ‘ultimate sign of commitment’
Young adults remain strongly attracted to marriage despite falling marriage rates and the widespread acceptance of cohabitation.