Life
The power of Good Friday: reflecting on Christ’s ultimate sacrifice
Now, let’s be honest — calling the day of Jesus’ crucifixion and death “Good” can sound strange, even contradictory. What’s good about an innocent man dying a brutal death on a cross? The answer lies in the purpose and outcome of that sacrifice.
Jesus Film Project reaches 2,200 languages with release of new dialect
The latest version was released in Bouna, a dialect of the Kulango language spoken in Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa.
Remember you are dust: a Lent reflection
Lent reminds us of our need to ask for God’s help.
We give because He first gave
But God never meant for us to hoard our blessings.
'Quiet revival' in the UK as Gen Z goes to church
Church attendance in Britain is rising thanks to Gen Z, new research commissioned by the Bible Society has suggested.
What is the Trinity and why is it so important in Christianity?
A recent study revealed a startling truth: that only 11% Americans overall and just 16% of self-identified Christians believe in the Trinity. This is deeply concerning because the Trinity is not some optional or secondary belief in Christianity; it's foundational.
The origins and meaning of the word ‘Israel’ in the Bible
There are many different, but related, meanings of the word Israel in the Bible. Here is the story ...
Half of students think the Bible is relevant today
Is the glass half empty, or is it half full?
Megachurch pastor criticises Disney's ‘Snow White’ remake for abandoning biblical themes
Harvest pastor Greg Laurie has criticised Disney’s live-action remake of ‘Snow White’ for stripping away what he sees as its original gospel-centred message.
A mother’s love: a reflection of God’s heart
Mother’s Day is upon us and if you’re still searching for the perfect gift, maybe this article found you right on time.
The medieval origins of Mothering Sunday
What is most significant is that the particular tradition of ‘Mothering Sunday’ – as found in the UK, Ireland and some Commonwealth countries – has its roots in an event that is much older than the US celebration and the commercial card-giving and gift-giving that the US event has inspired. And these roots express Christian beliefs and practices.
How the world’s oldest story of a women’s rights campaign is in the Bible
What is probably the world’s first recorded successful women’s rights campaign is in the Bible. Here is the story ...
Who are some of the most significant mothers of the Bible?
On Mothering Sunday, we can remember the famous mothers of the Bible. Many of these mothers played an important role not only in the Bible, but also in history and theology. This is the story …
Echoes of John Knox: the Scottish Christians seeking to put Christ at the centre of education
"To give up on education is to give up on the Great Commission.”
US study claims two in five Brits raised Christian no longer believe
A new report from the Washington-based Pew Research Center suggests that Britain’s religious identity is undergoing a transformation
When New Year’s Day used to be on 25 March
25 March is known as Lady Day, also known as the Annunciation of the Lord, and it used to be the old New Year’s Day. This is the story …