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The theological significance of Christmas movies
Criticisms of Christmas movies are entirely fair, but I want to argue that, for all their shortcomings, movies in this genre do in fact point us towards two extremely important theological truths that we all need to hear.
How art can grow our intimacy with Christ
In Advent, we are preparing our hearts and our lives for the birth of Jesus. Some of this preparation will be joyful but, as with any new birth, there will also be apprehension.
Christmas â the original story
The Christmas Nativity story as we know it is formed by harmonising two different accounts from the New Testament. This is the story ...
What Christmas means to me
When I sit in an armchair on Christmas Eve and spend time with family and friends, I am aware that having found the meaning of Christmas, I need to guard it.
Praying with purpose: extending God's comfort to the hurting
In moments of trial and tribulation, prayer becomes a beacon of hope, a way to offer solace to those in need.
Cosmopolitan magazine promotes Satanic 'abortion ritual'
Pro-lifers have called the feature piece a sign that America needs to go back to church.
What is Advent and why do we celebrate it?
In churches across the land, Advent marks the coming of Christmas. This is the story ...
Strong families and strong faith make a strong America, says Pence
Former US Vice-President Mike Pence wants Americans to get back round the dinner table and make their families a priority.
I look to the hills
Stressed? Confused? Bored? Alone? Heartbroken? These are common human experiences which we can go through at times.
Religious Brits are happier and more satisfied with life
People of faith are "significantly" happier than atheists and non-religious people, new research has found.
The story of Thanksgiving
Every fourth Thursday of November, Americans everywhere, whether in the US or overseas mark Thanksgiving. This is the story ...
Journey to Bethlehem: celebrating the birth of Jesus
Christian Today spoke with Journey to Bethlehem director, Adam Anders, to hear about his experience of making the film and what he hopes audiences will take away from it.
The pioneering of free online learning for Christian ministry
Rev Henry Reyenga, a trailblazing advocate for online learning for ministry preparation, recently delivered an inspiring faith message in Watford, north of London, as part of a series of motivational speaking engagements held during the autumn.
UK archaeologists use metal-detecting hobbyists' finds to study medieval faith
Archaeologists hope to capitalize on a local fad for metal detecting to examine pilgrimage and personal piety in areas where the written record is thin.
God kept us safe' - World War II memories from an almost-evacuated child
Pam Sydenham is a 93-year-old resident at Shottermill House, a Pilgrims' Friend Society home in Haslemere, Surrey. She calls her memories of World War II and how she learned to trust in God during the years of uncertainty.
Faith strengthens families and gives hope, study finds
A new study has shed light on the way in which faith strengthens families, helping them stay together in the face of adversity and providing a foundation for an ongoing source of hope in future life.