Life

The Shack author: 'If men are so much more messed up than women, why are they in charge?'
The bestselling author of The Shack is back with a controversial take on the story of Eden.

Why we need another sexual revolution
Between a Christian view of 'legs-crossed until married', and a worldly view of 'anything goes', we've lost something of the sacred in sex, writes Alexandra Lilley.

'I started reaching for the Bible instead of reaching for the bottle'
Steph Macleod, 33, is a singer songwriter who lives near Edinburgh. Nine years ago he was an alcoholic and a drug addict and sleeping rough on the streets. He shares his story of how he came to be free of addiction.
Richard Rohr: How to be Happy
Franciscan friar Richard Rohr answers the question everyone asks themselves at some point... how can I be happy?

Philip Yancey: We need grace over doctrinal unity
The mighty Philip Yancey has some challenging words for the Church about grace and unity.

Who do you think you are?
Claire Musters challenges us to find our identity in Christ.

The virgin monologues: navigating sex, singleness and contentment
Carrie Lloyd shares advice and humour on dating

'I used to be a Christian... but converted to Islam'
Having converted to Islam at university, Sarah Ager runs the Interfaith Ramadan Project.

"Do dogs go to heaven?" and other questions from the High Street
What happened when Krish Kandiah took his paradoxology sofa onto the streets of Keswick and asked the general public what questions they had for God.

Mother and daughter reunited after 80 years... the incredible story of The Waiting
How long would you persevere in prayer for? Claire Musters hears a story which should challenge us all...

Krish Kandiah: A Fresh Perspective on Old Testament Genocide
Can the genocide passages of the Old Testament help us reflect on violence in the world today?

RT Kendall: Are you going to heaven?
RT Kendall asks one of life's biggest questions.

10 ways to improve your church's hospitality. Because weak tea makes everyone sad.
It's time churches were known for more than lukewarm quiches.

Krish Kandiah: 'We need more than fridge magnet Christianity'
Three reasons why Christians need to wrestle with the difficult questions.

As if God parted the clouds: Photographer snaps something unusual in Florida storm
As if God parted the clouds: photographer snaps something unusual in Florida storm.

How to pray when the world is in crisis
When news from Ukraine, Israel, Iraq and beyond makes us despair, how should we pray?