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Could watching football be a religious experience?

Peter Crumpler Fri 7 Apr 2023 6:12 BST

Churches and Christians could find much to ponder in the passion, enthusiasm and long-term commitment shown by football supporters – the vast majority of whom will not be in church on Easter Day.

How can we carry our Sunday confidence into Monday morning?

Ken Benjamin | Thu 6 Apr 2023 6:10 BST

For most of us, it feels scarier to live out our faith on our frontlines than in our churches.
Michael W Smith and Andrea Bocelli team up for film about faith, hope and family

Jeannie Law | Sat 1 Apr 2023 6:12 BST

The film follows Bocelli and his wife, Veronica, as they travel on horseback through the stunning hills and valleys of the Italian countryside and discuss faith, hope and family with their friends, including Smith.
Over 50,000 signed petition against teen trans book shortlisted for Waterstones prize

Staff writer | Thu 30 Mar 2023 7:29 BST

More than 50,000 people signed a petition calling for the removal of a trans book aimed at teenagers from the shortlist for Waterstones' annual Children's Book Prize.
Study: Religious attendance dips slightly after pandemic

Yonat Shimron | Wed 29 Mar 2023 9:04 BST

The study found the share of U.S. adults who generally say they attend religious services at least once a month dropped from 33% in 2019, before the COVID-19 outbreak, to 30% in 2022.
Blac Chyna cancels OnlyFans account, removes satanic tattoo after finding God

Stephanie Velez | Mon 27 Mar 2023 6:55 BST

The rapper and former stripper is undergoing a dramatic lifestyle change after becoming a born again Christian.
Do I step out or not? 7 reasons from the book of Esther

Mark Rusic | Mon 27 Mar 2023 6:53 BST

The book of Esther does not mention God, but his remarkable providence is evident in every verse.
Loss brings grief

Gabrielle Lewis | Mon 27 Mar 2023 6:52 BST

Loss comes in many forms. We lose jobs, we lose money, we lose homes, we lose beloved things, we lose health, we lose friendships, we lose people. And when loss comes to us, it never comes alone.
A Mother's Day prayer for families living with dementia

Peter Crumpler | Sat 18 Mar 2023 7:31 GMT

A prayer that can be used by all those affected by dementia on Mother's Day this Sunday.
New tumours have developed, says Tim Keller

Stephanie Velez | Mon 13 Mar 2023 6:22 GMT

Pastor Tim Keller is undergoing more immunotherapy treatment after finding out that he has new tumours.
Elijah and the prophets of Baal

Irene Lancaster | Sat 11 Mar 2023 6:51 GMT

So often in life we prevaricate until it is too late. We don't make decisions when we should, thus enabling bad outcomes.
Just 5% of Britons are giving something up for Lent

Stephanie Velez | Tue 7 Mar 2023 6:41 GMT

Only a small proportion of Brits are marking the season of Lent by giving something up, according to a poll.
Number of celibate Brits has increased

Stephanie Velez | Tue 7 Mar 2023 6:14 GMT

A new poll has found a rise in the number of Brits who say they are celibate.