News

'All things work together for good' – but a ruptured appendix?
'All things work together for good' – but a ruptured appendix?

Many of my lovely and well-meaning Christian friends suggested my illness was God's way of slowing me down and causing me to rest.

Massive wildfire becomes largest in California history
Massive wildfire becomes largest in California history

The Mendocino Complex Fire, made up of two separate conflagrations that merged, grew to 283,800 acres (114,800 hectares) and was still growing, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.

How consolidation can equate to effective debt relief
How consolidation can equate to effective debt relief

(Partner Post) There are many people these days who are struggling with high levels of debt.

Finding the perfect fashion gift for a Christian loved one
Finding the perfect fashion gift for a Christian loved one

(Partner Post) Buying gifts for people can be difficult at the best of times so if you are purchasing a gift for a Christian loved one, you may be struggling with regards to what you should buy.

Growing children in faith: How to read Scripture as a family
Growing children in faith: How to read Scripture as a family

Last week I met an inspirational lady who survived a prison camp because of the way she clung to the truths she had memorised from Scripture.

Zimbabwe's churches urge lifting of international sanctions
Zimbabwe's churches urge lifting of international sanctions

In a 'pastoral statement', the ZCC said: 'We plead with the international community not continue the isolation of Zimbabwe on the basis of shortcomings of this election.'

Bishop calls for government action on rural crime
Bishop calls for government action on rural crime

The Bishop of St Albans has called for government action on rural crime following the publication of a report revealing farmers are resorting to 'medieval' security methods.

August 6, 1945: A prayer for Hiroshima Day
August 6, 1945: A prayer for Hiroshima Day

On August 6, 1945, the Little Boy atomic bomb was dropped from the US Air Force B-29 bomber Enola Gay on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.

Tourists flee Indonesia's Lombok island after quake kills 91
Tourists flee Indonesia's Lombok island after quake kills 91

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said the death toll was expected to rise as information came in from areas where thousands of buildings collapsed or were badly damaged

Review: 'Paul, Apostle of Christ' is a hymn to the persecuted church
Review: 'Paul, Apostle of Christ' is a hymn to the persecuted church

Where the film scores is in its depiction of life under the brutal Roman regime.

Patrick Sookhdeo found not guilty of indecent assault
Patrick Sookhdeo found not guilty of indecent assault

Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, founder of the Barnabas Fund, has been found not guilty of indecent assault at his trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

Irreplaceable: The Quaker meeting house that speaks of quiet faith
Irreplaceable: The Quaker meeting house that speaks of quiet faith

The Religious Society of Friends, known popularly as the Quakers, began in the mid-17th century in Lancashire.

Thousands of churches convert to green energy
Thousands of churches convert to green energy

More than 5,500 churches have switched to green energy, according to Christian Aid – including 15 Anglican cathedrals.

Police investigating suspected rape at HTB Focus Festival
Police investigating suspected rape at HTB Focus Festival

The man was arrested on Wednesday and is being questioned by Hampshire Police.

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa calls for unity, rival questions election result
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa calls for unity, rival questions election result

President Emmerson Mnangagwa called on Friday for Zimbabwe to unite behind him after he was declared winner of national elections.

Tarot, palm readings are idolatry, says Francis

Tarot cards and palm readings are idolatrous, according to Pope Francis, and should be shunned alongside other modern 'idols'.