Life
John Stott: an extraordinary hero of the Christian faith
April 27th sees the hundredth anniversary of the birth of the great Christian leader John Stott, a man who helped and encouraged so many people across the world, including me.
Alice Cooper saved me from witchcraft, says former white witch
"I realized that I was an ambassador for Satan," says Simone Peer.
Small group participation has fallen during the pandemic
US churchgoers are less likely to be involved in a small group now than before the pandemic, new data from Lifeway Research has shown.
Worshipping in all of life
When challenges come, is our instinct to panic, to despair, to try to find somewhere safe to run to? Or do we, like David, entrust ourselves to the reigning, righteous God, who is our refuge?
Sir Tom Jones says God saved him when he got into trouble swimming off Mexico
Sir Tom Jones has spoken of the frightening moment he prayed to God to save him when he got into trouble swimming off the shores of Mexico.
Significant minority of young people never attend a religious service - poll
A new poll suggests that nearly 30% of high school and college students "never" attended religious services even before the coronavirus pandemic caused many churches to cease in-person services.
How can we reach out to our Muslim neighbours at Ramadan?
As Brits, we often have a certain reticence about entering someone's private space - we don't want to invade. But we have to make the effort to get to know our Muslim neighbours.
How healthy is your church leader â and your church?
When was the last time you heard a church leader preach about sleep? Or about eating well, exercise, coping with stress or living a life rich with relationships?
Former Desiring God contributor Paul Maxwell leaves the Christian faith
Paul Maxwell, former contributor to John Piper's hugely popular apologetics website Desiring God, has announced he is no longer a Christian.
Beth Moore asks for forgiveness for elevating complementarianism
Beth Moore has asked Christians for forgiveness if she was "complicit" in making complementarianism a litmus test for faith.
Lessons in hope from the Emmaus Road
Jesus' crestfallen followers changed dramatically when they encountered Him unexpectedly on the road to Emmaus. The same can happen to us today.
I only 'half-believed in the resurrection' until I had cancer - Tim Keller
Tim Keller says he lived "in denial" about death and only "half-believed in the resurrection" until cancer forced him to re-examine his faith.
Why did God allow this to happen to us?
As excruciatingly difficult as it must be in the face of prolonged suffering, an answer to this question may never come.
The 'vaccine for fear' is a relationship with God
Christian women were encouraged to let go of their fears during the pandemic and trust in God at Jesus House's Uncommon Woman conference over the weekend.
A Bible-based approach to help people who have experienced trauma
The Bible's Society's new Navigating Trauma programme is rooted in mental health best practice and uses contextual Bible reading to help people explore what Scripture has to say about suffering, and God's relationship with those who have experienced trauma.
A prayer for when we have lost our way again
The following prayer by bestselling Nigerian-American author and speaker Enuma Okoro appears in A Rhythm of Prayer, the new prayer book curated by writer Sarah Bessey for all those feeling overworked, burnt out and in need of the peace and hope of God