Life
It takes a church: How I learned that caring for the poor needs a community
Over the last 20 years I have become increasingly aware that it takes a whole Christian community to love and care for the poor.
7 tips to help the mental wellbeing of new mums
Although many may be familiar of what having a baby entails, it is worth being reminded of the challenges that mothers go through so they can be fully supported at this time.
Pilgrimage: The ancient spiritual discipline that moves us nearer God
'A pilgrimage is a devotional practice consisting of a prolonged journey, often undertaken on foot or on horseback, toward a specific destination of significance.'
Student cracks code of shorthand manuscripts left by Baptist 'patron saint'
Coded documents left by one of the founders of the modern missionary movement have been deciphered by a student at the University of St Andrews.
Saying farewell: How do we move on when a much-loved church leader leaves?
I was so desperately sad to see my vicar go that I married his brother-in-law just so I could keep in touch.
What is God's wrath? John Piper shares six things you need to know
Desiring God founder John Piper recently gave a message about what he called "six truths" regarding the nature of God's wrath.
3 reasons why you shouldn't fear the future
Despite scientific advancements, greater education, fewer diseases, longer life expectancy and more money and resources than ever before in history, this age is known not for its peace, but for its persistent anxiety.
When you have no prayers left
When I'm silent, heaven still answers.
Let's get the saints out and into circulation
We seem increasingly to be living in 'interesting times' where our society is torn by division, instability and polarisation.
Transgender family: dad was a woman, son is transitioning
In Britain's first multigenerational transgender family, stepdad was a woman and son is becoming a daughter
#NationalComplimentDay: Why it's not as easy as it sounds
The world is full of short-tempered people, angry at things they read or hear, or that their day hasn't gone well. What better way to spread a little sweetness and light?
What's wrong with Jordan Peterson? 12 Rules for Life, and why they aren't
Generally speaking, Peterson is loathed by liberals and loved by conservatives â including and especially Christian conservatives.
In-tension-al faith: How God is for the journey as well as the moment
Living life Jesus-style is about both season and journey: the moment and the marathon. It commits to the long haul and the dramatic encounter.
UK Christian retreat centres: Where to go and recharge your spiritual batteries
As well as the many exciting Christian festivals and conferences happening in the UK during 2019 we are also blessed with some wonderful Christian retreat centres, guest houses and hotels.
I've lived with cancer: I know God can handle it when we scream at him
I've learned screaming at God is never bad. He's big enough to handle it and I'm sure he'd rather I turned to him than anyone or anything else.
After the Screaming Stops: Bros, fame and God
'He was a rectangle and I was a rectangle and we made a square, which therefore is a fortress'.