Life

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

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

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

Creation Fest faces closure amid £60,000 deficit appeal
One of Cornwall’s best-known Christian festivals, Creation Fest, has issued an urgent appeal for financial support as it faces potential closure within the next year.

Faith is increasingly about personal experience and authenticity, report suggests
Faith is "becoming an increasingly individualised and self-directed journey" among young people, research has found.

Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: forbearance in the waiting
Our next stop on the journey through the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) is forbearance, also translated as patience or long-suffering - one of the most stretching yet beautiful fruits.

Work as worship: seeing our daily labour as a gift from God
Work is not the enemy of rest — it’s an extension of worship.

Conor McGregor declares he’s living ‘by God’s Word’ after finding faith: 'I'm saved'
UFC fighter Conor McGregor recently revealed he's been on a "spiritual journey" and credited God for "saving" him and compelling him to live a "life by God's Word."