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Testimony: How I found faith through the nativity story
Testimony: How I found faith through the nativity story

While watching a nativity play, Felicity Barkus discovered the best Christmas present of all: Jesus.

A Christmas Survival Guide
A Christmas Survival Guide

Filled with dread at the thought of managing spats this Christmas time? Sarah Abell looks at how to minimise conflict and maximise fun for all the family.

The stories behind the nation\'s favourite Christmas carols
The stories behind the nation's favourite Christmas carols

How much do we really know about our favourite carols and the people who wrote them?

The young at heart are more likely to enjoy a long life
The young at heart are more likely to enjoy a long life

A new study has shown that compared with people who feel their age or older than their years, those who feel younger live longer.

Reflection: Wearing the world lightly
Reflection: Wearing the world lightly

Jesus' invitation to follow him is so counter-cultural, writes David Baker. We want to accumulate things – but Christ asks us to leave them behind.

Worshiping the King this Christmas
Worshiping the King this Christmas

Claire Musters looks at how we might all slow down this season, and make room for Jesus among the festivities.

The greatest Christian album covers of the 1990s
The greatest Christian album covers of the 1990s

Martin Saunders has been plundering his vinyl collection and uncovered a few corkers that time forgot...

Advent reflection: Waiting is more than unfulfilled longing
Advent reflection: Waiting is more than unfulfilled longing

Is there really any benefit in reminding ourselves that some things need waiting for? In our latest Advent reflection, Martyn Atkins reflects on Isaiah 54:1.

From Swarovski to sports: a bizarre Bible for every occasion
From Swarovski to sports: a bizarre Bible for every occasion

Forget the old NIV vs ESV debate, now it's all about whether you prefer Swarovski or camouflage...

10 gifts that will cost you (almost) nothing
10 gifts that will cost you (almost) nothing

Stuck for ideas? Lucinda Borkett-Jones has some creative ideas to escape the trap of overspending this Christmas.

Supermodel Gabrielle Fitch says Jesus is helping her recover from anorexia: \'Get right with Him and He will help you\'
Supermodel Gabrielle Fitch says Jesus is helping her recover from anorexia: 'Get right with Him and He will help you'

Gabrielle Fitch had one of the most glamorous jobs in the world, but she almost lost her life trying to be the best in it.

Giggling baby Jesus goes viral in Christmas Starts with Christ campaign
Giggling baby Jesus goes viral in Christmas Starts with Christ campaign

In carols still sung by millions each Christmas, Christians affirm that when baby Jesus is away in his manger, "no crying he makes."

Five of the weirdest Christmas crazes of all time
Five of the weirdest Christmas crazes of all time

Maybe it's the festive cheer, or simply a result of too many mince pies, but every Christmas there's another craze to take Brits by storm. Carey Lodge takes a trip down memory lane...

Shane Claiborne: The power of a name
Shane Claiborne: The power of a name

As we remember Jesus coming to earth at Christmas, his human suffering and struggle leads us to lament the injustice we see today, says Shane Claiborne.

The world\'s smallest Bible released
The world's smallest Bible released

If you've ever struggled to fit your Bible into an already overflowing bag, you're in luck. Measuring just 4.76mm each side, the world's smallest Bible has been released.

Saudi man demands divorce moments after seeing new wife\'s face for the first time
Saudi man demands divorce moments after seeing new wife's face for the first time

When the bride lifted her veil for the cameras, the groom was apparently horrified.