Life
Potent cannabis linked to increased risk of 'schizophrenia-like psychosis'
A leading psychologist has warned against the assumption that smoking pot is safer than consuming alcohol.
Why are Christians looking up sorcery?
Christian Today has reported on recent rises in interest and practice in the occult. Perhaps this increase in popularity is why BibleGateway.com says it saw a 193% surge in searches for 'sorcery' on its website in 2021.
For dying congregations, a 'replant' can offer new life
LA City Baptist Church is what's known as a "replant," an attempt to restore an older, dying congregation to health using some of the lessons gleaned from startup congregations known as church plants.
Strange visitors - the significance of the magi
One of the strangest aspects of the beginning of the life of Jesus is found in the account of the visit of the magi.
'There is great wisdom in the teaching of Jesus', says Elon Musk
Tesla co-founder Elon Musk isn't a Christian but he has a lot of respect for Jesus' teachings.
How do we measure wellbeing or spiritual health?
We know how many seats we have and how far apart we need to be in a pandemic and can keep track of how many folk come to church once or twice a year, or once a week. But can we pass that economic lens over faith?
What we can take from this year into the next
With all this year has been, it's time for the next. It's time to move on to 2022.
'Prayer is a constant in my life,' says Britney Spears
Britney Spears has credited prayer with getting her through the anguish of her conservatorship.
Why aren't Christians more loving?
Gandhi said, "your Christians are so unlike your Christ." So what's the problem? Here are 6 reasons why Christians aren't more loving.
Churches' ministry to those hurt by the pandemic shows 'monumental' growth, study says
The percentage of churches reporting deaths within their membership increased from 17% in the summer to 28% in November, a new report states.
How Covid-19 has made the lives of aspiring clergy more daunting
The increasing stressors of being a pastor in a pandemic are affecting how many seminarians are thinking about their mental health and their careers.
Already chosen
The more I got involved with God's work, the more chosen I felt.
Most Christians think it's ok to portray Jesus as white
Most British Christians think images of a 'white Jesus' are acceptable, but polling shows attitudes vary according to age and ethnicity.
Giving a warm welcome to refugees
Hotel volunteer Kath Crowsley has helped Afghan refugees in all sorts of ways, from opening a bank account to delivering a baby.
The early Christian bishop who became Santa Claus
There is a vast gulf between the original bishop and the modern Santa Claus.
Presents from a princess: the mission to deliver millions of Christmas gifts to soldiers on the 1914Â frontline
And so, over 100 years later, this modest gift has left a legacy of care and respect for those who serve and are separated from their families and loved ones at Christmas.