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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 …
The loneliness epidemic and finding true friendship in Christ
Here’s the truth: loneliness is not an anomaly. In fact, it is a natural human experience, stemming from our innate and essential desire to be loved.
On removing the shackles of 21st century slavery
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on Exodus and its connection to slavery and liberation.
Who was St Joseph and what do we know about him?
The 19th of March is St Joseph’s Day, which in some countries is known as Father’s Day, but who was St Joseph and what do we know about him? This is the story …
Bear Grylls talks about faith in spite of doubts at Flame 2025
Grylls described faith as an adventure and a journey.
Bible sales surge by 87% as Generation Z rediscovers faith
Bible sales in the UK have risen sharply, increasing by 87 per cent from £2.69 million in 2019 to £5.02 million in 2024, according to new data from SPCK Group and Nielsen Book Data.
How modern science owes its existence to Christian theology
Some people think that you have to choose between science and religion, but that is not the case. This is the story …
Gluttony and the Holy Spirit’s fruit of self-control
This excessive indulgence goes against the Christian spirit of self-control and can lead to adverse spiritual and physical consequences.