Alannah Francis
Three things you think will make you happier (but don't always)
Money, success and romantic love often top the lists of things we think will make us happy. But how right are we to think that they will?
4 things to remember when praying for your future husband or wife
Praying for a spouse is something that will be familiar to most single Christians. Whether you're about to do it for the first time or the 50th, these four things are worth remembering when praying for a spouse.
Why it's important to master patience in the pursuit of our purpose
"What am I doing with my life?" and "Why am I here?" are two of life's biggest questions for many people. Millions of us around the world quiz ourselves or are quizzed by others on these topics every day and for Christians these questions can carry even more weight.
3 lessons on how to overcome fear with faith from Matthew 6:25-34
Having faith is a remarkable remedy for addressing and overcoming our worries
Blake Shelton's gone gospel: which other country music stars have shared their Christian faith through their music?
Blake Shelton isn't the first country music star to incorporate Christian themes into his music, and he won't be the last. Take a look back at some of the songs which have helped to highlight country music's Christian connection.
12 Bible verses to encourage you in being a witness for Christ
Sharing a good news story isn't something that many of us struggle with on an everyday basis, but when it comes to telling other people about our faith, we can suddenly find ourselves lost for words. Draw inspiration from the following Bible verses on the importance of witnessing and the ways to do it.
Suffered painful rejection? Don't worry, sometimes it's the key to finding our faith
Rejection isn't what immediately comes to mind when we think about the people we admire and aspire to be like, but the truth is, regardless of how hugely successful someone is, at some time or another many will have experienced rejection.
4 things every Christian bridesmaid should do
When bridal magazines write about the bridesmaid's duty of helping the bride get ready on the day they're referring to the physical preparation, but there's a spiritual side too
Al Green turns 70! 6 quotes from the 'Let's Stay Together' soul singer on his faith
Al Green, the legendary soul singer and preacher, celebrates his 70th birthday today. To celebrate the 11-time Grammy winner's birthday, we take a look back at what he's said about his faith in the past.
6 Bible verses to encourage single Christians
For some Christians, the church's emphasis on the importance of marriage can leave them thinking that they are incomplete without a husband or wife. The following Bible verses all serve as a reminder for single Christians that their value is in Christ, not their marital status
Let these 10 Bible verses on light drive the darkness out of your day
As the light of the world, Jesus drives out the metaphorical darkness in our lives, God's word illuminates our path, providing us with guidance on how to deal with life's hurdles, and a healthy relationship with God nourishes us spiritually. There are so many wonderful Bible passages on light driving out darkness. Here are 10 that can brighten up any day.
Why expecting perfection will just damage your relationships
The chapter on love in Paul's letter to the Corinthians is one of the most cited biblical descriptors of love and it's a popular choice at weddings as it puts into words love's many attributes. Interestingly, perfect isn't one of them, yet so many of us fall into the trap of thinking that love should be just that - perfect.
12 Bible verses that give us an insight into the nature of God's will
To truly determine whether or not something you feel you're called to do is part of God's plan or not, you'll need to study his character in the way it is presented in the Bible.
4 ways to reclaim your Sundays for God
God valued the Sabbath and so should we. But are our modern lives really compatible with the observation of a regular rest day?
The early bird gets more than the worm: four reasons to rise early if you want to grow spiritually
A colleague of mine once shared her morning routine with me. It consisted of prayer, worship and a sit-down breakfast, plus all the usual stuff. I marvelled at her revelation, and still do. The serenity of her morning couldn't have been more removed from my own.
Is Kanye West's The Life of Pablo really a gospel album?
Kanye West's latest album, The Life of Pablo, is now finally available on all streaming platforms. We've had a listen so you don't have to. Here are the most significant references to Kanye's faith and Christianity in The Life of Pablo.