Life

Six incredible stories of survival against the elements - and God’s helping hand
Many cases are well known and have been made into Hollywood films. Yet the role of faith in these encounters is often underplayed.

Bible engagement rises among younger men, surprising researchers at American Bible Society
After years of steady decline, Bible engagement in the United States has ticked upward for the first time in four years, driven largely by a surprising demographic: younger men.

New Testament scholar NT Wright weighs in on transgenderism and the Christian faith
New Testament scholar NT Wright responded to a complex question about transgender identity and Christian faith during a recent episode of his “Ask N.T. Wright Anything” podcast.

Faith and religious observance a significant factor in 'human flourishing', Harvard study finds
"As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God." taken from Psalm 42.

Why the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and the Nicene Creed matters
You might be wondering: what does a fourth-century church meeting have to do with me today? Actually, quite a lot.

Joe Rogan questions Big Bang theory, says he's 'sticking with Jesus' over Resurrection
Joe Rogan finds the idea of the Resurrection more realistic than the claim that the universe created itself.

You are the light of the world and the salt of the earth: the power of Christian distinctiveness
As a Christian, there may be times when you feel small, powerless, or even question your place in the world. You may ask yourself, “What difference do I make?”

Shabbat as 'strolling light'
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster explains the Jewish perspective of the Sabbath.

Kelsey Grammer says he nearly lost faith after beloved sister's horrific murder
“Frasier” actor Kelsey Grammer opened up about how he “cursed God” following the murder of his sister, but love — and a “reawakening” that happened while promoting the film “Jesus Revolution” — restored his faith.

The unyielding faith of one woman that shook an empire
In the year AD 203, a young woman named Vibia Perpetua stepped into a Roman arena in Carthage, North Africa. The crowd jeered, wild beasts prowled, and death was certain. Yet she did not hesitate.

Leviticus: the joyful middle book of the Torah
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on Leviticus, holiness and loving your neighbour.

How church bells rang again after the war
In the UK church bells which had remained silent during the war, rang again on VE Day in 1945. This is the story …

How Christians Marked VE Day in 1945
Eighty years ago, VE Day was celebrated by Christians across the land. This is the story …

More churches embrace AI in ministry but pastors prefer to write their own sermons - study
More churches across the U.S. are embracing the use of Artificial Intelligence in their ministries, but pastors have stopped short of using the technology to prepare their sermons, data from the State of the Church Tech 2025 report shows.

Faith, justice and change: Niall Cooper reflects on nearly three decades with Church Action on Poverty
After 28 years at the helm of Church Action on Poverty, Niall Cooper is stepping down from his role as director – marking the end of a remarkable chapter in Christian social justice and offering a moment for both reflection and gratitude.

The hidden harm of the prosperity gospel
Who wouldn’t want a faith that promises wealth, health, and success? But beneath its shiny surface, the prosperity gospel holds dangerous distortions of God’s character and the true essence of Christian faith.