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What did Charles Spurgeon have to say about war? 5 quotes

Mark Woods Tue 1 Mar 2022 8:05 GMT

One revered Christian hero who had a surprising amount to say about war was CH Spurgeon.

Thanksgiving: 10 Bible Verses to help us remember God's blessings

Mark Woods | Mon 1 Nov 2021 11:20 GMT

The number of times we are told to "be thankful", in one form or another, shows how prone we are to forget what God has done for us.
Repentance After Death? Billy Graham's Answer On Whether This Is Possible

Czarina Ong | Sun 9 May 2021 16:58 BST

A lot of people waste their lives in sin and folly, neglecting God's Word, thinking there's always time to change and embrace a Christian lifestyle later. But what if death suddenly comes and people no longer get the chance to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour? Is there such a thing as repentance after death?
Does death bed salvation work? Billy Graham's answer

Czarina Ong | Thu 9 Apr 2020 17:12 BST

There are some people who spend their whole lives either ignoring God or mocking Him. So when evangelist Billy Graham was once asked by a concerned Christian if God ever has a limit on forgiveness, or if death bed salvation really works, he provided an honest answer.
Billy Graham: Satan is real and there are reasons why we really should fear him

Czarina Ong | Thu 5 Dec 2019 22:05 GMT

Some people don't believe Satan exists. They think he is just a made-up character to explain all of the evil in this world. Late evangelist Billy Graham warned people not be fooled by this thought.
Christian Aid Week follows churches in trialling cashless collections

Staff writer | Tue 7 May 2019 13:30 BST

With plastic increasingly replacing notes and coins, this year's Christian Aid Week will see the trial of contactless payment units to collect donations.
Universities urged to increase funding for chaplains after report finds positive impact

Staff writer | Tue 7 May 2019 10:51 BST

The researchers found that chaplains play a vital role in supporting students "to integrate, progress with their university studies, develop their identities and practice their religion".
Church leaders congratulate Duke and Duchess of Sussex on birth of baby boy

Staff writer | Tue 7 May 2019 10:25 BST

Church leaders have joined in the messages of congratulations pouring in from around the world after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed a baby boy on Monday.
L'Arche founder Jean Vanier dies aged 90

Staff writer | Tue 7 May 2019 10:06 BST

The founder of L'Arche, Jean Vanier, died on Tuesday at the Maison Médicale Jeanne Garnier in Paris. He was 90 years old.
More dialogue needed to resolve clash over religious and LGBT rights in schools, says Ofsted chief

Staff writer | Mon 6 May 2019 7:36 BST

Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has said it would be a "huge step backwards" if schools become reluctant to teach relationships lessons because of opposition from parents of faith.
Scottish faith leaders commit to working together on elimination of modern day slavery

Staff writer | Mon 6 May 2019 6:39 BST

Faith leaders in Scotland have committed to working together with the Scottish Government and statutory services to eradicate human trafficking and modern day slavery in the country.
Next census will ask Scots about their trans status

Staff writer | Sat 4 May 2019 9:45 BST

The question will be voluntary, the culture secretary has said
Key points from the Bishop of Truro's interim report on Christian persecution

Release International | Fri 3 May 2019 18:10 BST

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt asked the Bishop of Truro to carry out a review into global Christian persecution. Here are the key points from his initial findings