Life

Why God cannot tolerate even a little grumbling and complaining

Why are we told not to grumble or complain? Let's talk about that.

Can't feel God? Don't worry, really experiencing God is so much more than just a feeling

The popular connotation of God's presence is that it makes you cry, laugh, dance, sing, feel good and so on. And God's presence does do that, but there will also be times that it will break us into repentance and maybe times that God will call us into it even when we don't feel like doing so.

7 celebrities you might not have known are Christian

With millions of celebrities around the world, it may have slipped your mind that some of your favourites are religious. Here are 7 celebrities you might not have known were Christians.

'Crackpot bigotry'? Anti-gay pastor Scott Lively appeals against judge's 'prejudicial' comments

Anti- gay pastor Scott Lively, who was cleared of charges relating to his campaign against gays in Uganda, is still filing an appeal against the language used by the federal judge in his ruling.

The Christian choice in the general election? Between Corbyn as John the Baptist and May as Deborah

New Research shows how the majority of Christians will vote in the 2017 General Election taking place today, as well as some underlying viewpoints and values that they will take into consideration when casting their final vote.

Why did people in the Old Testament tear their robes?

Several verses in the Bible talk about the tearing of garments. But what was behind this custom?

How do I know if I'm really a Christian?

There are an estimated 2.2 billion Christians and counting around the world, with different doctrines and practices â but what exactly makes a 'Christian'?

Muslim, Christian leaders condemn desecration of Marawi cathedral in Philippines

A Catholic bishop and a top ranking Muslim cleric has condemned the desecration of a cathedral and the destruction of its holy images by an Islamic group in Marawi, the Philippines.

Do you have an 'emergency strategy' for temptation?

When faced with temptation, what does the Bible tell Christians to do? Should Christians wait and pray for the strength to overcome their temptations, or should they flee from it as soon as possible?

Finding it tough to guard your heart? Here is a word of encouragement for you

Everyone who's ever tried to guard their heart against all sorts of impurities and wrongs knows that it's not an easy thing to do. Why does the heart require much effort to guard?

What to do when the circumstances around you are dire and you're losing heart

We're all going through unpleasant situations. At times, the circumstances that surround us become overwhelmingly depressive or saddening that our hearts begin to feel weak and helpless against them. What do we do when that happens?

From a life of drugs to church: How Jesus changed my life

The transformation by the power of God's word of the life of a former drug dealer and gang member who grew up in a rough neighbourhood in South East London where crime and violence was the norm.