Life

William Gladstone's eight greatest quotes on the day he died
A faithful churchgoer in the Church of England Gladstone, who died on this day, worked to remove restrictions and prejudice against Catholics during his time in office.

6 forgotten works from big name Christian authors
There are popular and influential authors who have great work which has been somewhat overlooked. Here we list some of the options you could add to the reading list this summer...

What's the difference between milk and solid food for followers of Jesus?
Can't we have both of them at the same time?

Really? Pastor John Piper says people who have never heard the Gospel won't go to hell
What about people living in far-flung places who have never heard of Jesus?

The crowds love him and he tells the best jokes. So why is this Christian comic quitting stand-up?
Can Christians do comedy? Many would consider the prospect either impossible or ill-advised. Christian Today met up with Christian comedian Andy Kind to discuss po-faced Christianity, grace and egomania and, the best Christian joke and why he's moving on from comedy to evangelism.

How can we be sure Jesus will return and how should we prepare?
If Jesus was able to predict with unnerving precision what would take place several decades later in relation to the temple, we can be sure that one day the New Testament promises about his return will also be fulfilled

The 84 thoughts you have during a contemporary worship service
Do you stand up or sit down, and if so when? Martin Saunders lists some of the things that go through our heads during contemporary evangelical worship

How to survive a joint holiday and still stay friends
Going away with anyone for the first time can be an elightening experience. Whether it is a new boyfriend or girlfriend, close friends, the new in-laws, your home group or a group of strangers, there is nothing like spending a concentrated amount of time in a confined space to bring out the best and worst in people. Here are my top tips for surviving.

What to think when you've hit spiritual rock bottom
It's hard to know what to think when we've fallen so low we feel like we can't fall any lower.

5 keys to winning over an addiction to porn and masturbation
Life would be so much easier if there were a big ole 'recover from porn and masturbation addiction' button lying around, wouldn't it?

What is the 'most spiritually vulnerable organ' in the body?
When it comes to fighting, some might say that the eyes are the most vulnerable part of the body. But when it comes to spiritual warfare there's something even more vital than that.

What we can learn from Mary Magdalene about being a follower of Christ
We often look into the lives of Paul, Peter, David and other great men of God to learn from and be inspired by them. But there is a great woman who really stands out.

Which Bible translation should I use?
There are dozens of Bible versions available so how can we know which one to use?

Sleep-deprived and severely stressed: Is it time Britain took a Sabbath?
New research suggests that many British adults are struggling with sleep deprivation, constant tiredness and severe stress. Are they in need of a Sabbath?

What to think when you're experiencing God's silence
Have you ever experienced praying to the Lord and receiving nothing but His silence?

Revelation 16 and the message of Armageddon: God is sovereign
In the midst of the darkness, the pain and the evil, the good God is sovereign. And he is furious at the evil, cruelty, abuse, injustice and ugliness that seeks to destroy his good creation.