Life

Pastors are not 'just one of the guys', says John Piper
It is "not too high a standard" to expect pastors to live free from sexual sin, says pastor John Piper.

Husband of Christian blogger and 3 kids killed in car crash speaks of 'abundance of loss'
The husband of a Christian blogger who died along with three of their children in a horrific road accident in Oxford has spoken of an "abundance of loss" in a moving tribute to his family.

Wikipedia censors traditional view of marriage
Wikipedia is restricting editors from expressing opposition to same-sex marriage on its platform Ââ a decision that comes months after co-founder Larry Sanger said the site's neutrality policy was "dead."

My Covid symptoms were 'never that bad', says Greg Laurie
The Harvest pastor was one of a number of people to come down with Covid-19 after attending a White House event.

Trusting God is good, even when life isn't
We long to travel through life anxiety-free, confident God's got it and won't let us down. But, especially in a year like this one, it doesn't seem to work like that and we're left trying to go it alone with God along for the ride, beaten down by the idea that if life is unpredictable and unreliable, God must be too. So what can we do to change that negative thought cyle?

Pandemic may 'accelerate' loss of faith among younger generations
The pandemic may cause even more younger people to walk away from the Church, says Barna President David Kinnaman.

The black minister behind a famous revival that transcended race and class
News of what was happening at Azusa Street spread both by word-of-mouth and through the press â who were not just critical of the 'one-eyed black minister' and the 'fanaticism' but also offended by what were soon remarkably interracial meetings.

Francis Chan cautions Church over coronavirus divisions
Francis Chan has lamented divisions in society over responses to the pandemic, but he also fears that churches are no different.

Christian scientist Dr Francis Collins laments divisions over face masks and vaccines
The Templeton Prize winner said the evidence in support of wearing face masks to slow the spread of coronavirus was "unquestionable".

Augustine of Hippo: a genius who was prepared to be a servant
St Augustine may be 'the most influential figure in Christianity after St Paul', and for good reason.

Counting the human cost of the pandemic
Early responses to a new study looking at the impact of church closures during the pandemic have shed light on the emotional toll on Christians and non-Christians alike.

Bible study app users increase tenfold during pandemic
A Bible study app has seen unprecedented engagement during the coronavirus pandemic.

The power of kindness: an Iranian Christian's journey to faith
Farifteh V Robb was a Muslim studying in Nottingham when she was invited to a Christmas lunch by local Christians. Their care and fellowship left a deep and lasting impression on her.

Let's not pretend this season isn't tough
What is not needed here is stiff upper lips. Rather God promises he is still present and faithful, and he calls us back to him.

Pandemic has strengthened global identity among young people - study
The pandemic has heightened many young people's sense of a global identity, a study by Christian Aid has found.

Public life needs a return to 'humility'
Philosopher Michael Sandel, delivering Theos' annual lecture, said public discourse had dissolved into "shouting matches where we don't really listen to one another".