Life

Being fed, feeding others: The Bible as daily gift
Being fed, feeding others: The Bible as daily gift

The book of Deuteronomy reminds me of my dependence on God's word: 'One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God' (NRSV).

Bake Off star Martha Collison urges families to #FollowTheStar this Christmas
Bake Off star Martha Collison urges families to #FollowTheStar this Christmas

Martha, who made headlines by reaching the quarter-final of the hit reality show aged 17, took on her latest baking challenge in support of the Church of England's #FollowTheStar campaign

Matthew's Gospel: Christmas with the whole family
Matthew's Gospel: Christmas with the whole family

One of my favourite comedians, the Northerner Peter Kay, describes what happens when families come together for Christmas.

Euthanasia doctor in Belgium has helped 140 people to die
Euthanasia doctor in Belgium has helped 140 people to die

As Belgium's euthanasia laws come under scrutiny over the death of a woman with autism, one physician admits he has personally ended the lives of around 140 people.

Most read Bible verse of 2018 was Isaiah 41:10, according to YouVersion Bible app
Most read Bible verse of 2018 was Isaiah 41:10, according to YouVersion Bible app

Bible verse Isaiah 41:10 was the most read scripture in 2018, according to the YouVersion Bible app.

The key to witnessing to Buddhists is in the Old Testament, says former missionary to Japan
The key to witnessing to Buddhists is in the Old Testament, says former missionary to Japan

Old Testament books and passages are important when attempting to witness to Buddhists, especially those following traditional Asian Buddhism, according to a former missionary who helped plant churches in Japan.

Tribunal to decide whether veganism should have same protected status as religion
Tribunal to decide whether veganism should have same protected status as religion

An employment tribunal is being asked to decide whether ethical veganism deserves the same protected status in under law as religion after a campaigner brought a discrimination case against his former employer.

Babies kicking the in womb are trying to 'map' their own bodies, say scientists
Babies kicking the in womb are trying to 'map' their own bodies, say scientists

A study by researchers at University College, London has found that unborn babies kicking in the womb may be trying to explore their surroundings and develop a sense of their own body

Dutch man loses legal bid to identify as 20 years younger
Dutch man loses legal bid to identify as 20 years younger

A Dutch man's bid to change his legal age because he feels 20 years younger has been turned down by the courts.

God has given every person a guardian angel 'to help them in life', says Pope
God has given every person a guardian angel 'to help them in life', says Pope

Pope Francis has told sick children visiting the Vatican that they could always talk to their guardian angel in times of difficulty.

Belgium launches criminal investigation into doctors who euthanised 38-year-old woman with autism
Belgium launches criminal investigation into doctors who euthanised 38-year-old woman with autism

Authorities in Belgium have launched a criminal investigation into a group of doctors who euthanised a 38-year-old woman with autism.

Christian charity is Centre of Excellence for Sports Ministry
Christian charity is Centre of Excellence for Sports Ministry

A charity impacting thousands of young people throughout Gloucestershire has been recognised as the first Centre of Excellence in the UK for its exciting new concept of Sports Ministry.

Church of Scotland signs up for Thy Kingdom Come
Church of Scotland signs up for Thy Kingdom Come

The Church of Scotland has joined the global prayer initiative Thy Kingdom Come, set up by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in 2016.

Getting ready: A spiritual journey through Advent
Getting ready: A spiritual journey through Advent

Each day in Advent, we are invited to move a little closer to the One who has, is and will come.

In-tension-al faith: An introduction to both/and thinking
In-tension-al faith: An introduction to both/and thinking

Both/and thinking is not a life of muddy, tepid compromises, a kind of half-hearted, diet version of real faith. Quite the reverse.

Mark's Gospel: Driving home for Christmas
Mark's Gospel: Driving home for Christmas

When we draw back the curtain to reveal the whole Bible story we realise Mark's account still captures the significance of the coming of Jesus.