Mark Woods

6 ways to read the Bible for all it\'s worth
6 ways to read the Bible for all it's worth

The Bible was written over perhaps a thousand years by many different people, all of whom lived in a world very different from our own. So how can we get the best out of it?

\'O love that wilt not let me go\': How a blind pastor produced a work of genius
'O love that wilt not let me go': How a blind pastor produced a work of genius

'O love that wilt not let me go' was written by George Matheson (1842-1906), and its powerful meditation on the power of God in the life of the believer never fail to move.

\'Traitors to the motherland\': Church slams Mexico companies bidding for Trump wall contracts
'Traitors to the motherland': Church slams Mexico companies bidding for Trump wall contracts

Mexican companies interested in working on a border wall in the United States are betraying their country, according to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico.

Douglas Carswell quits UKIP, says he will remain as independent MP
Douglas Carswell quits UKIP, says he will remain as independent MP

The UK Independence Party's only MP, Douglas Carwell, is quitting the party and will sit as an independent MP for his constituency of Clacton.

Religious people are less afraid of death, say researchers – but so are atheists
Religious people are less afraid of death, say researchers – but so are atheists

The researchers performed a 'meta-analysis', comparing the results of 100 different studies into fear of dying.

Fortune\'s 50 greatest leaders: Who is the one religious figure?
Fortune's 50 greatest leaders: Who is the one religious figure?

The annual list – on which the Pope has appeared every year since his election five years ago – includes widely-known figures like Melinda Gates and Angel Merkel, but also lower-profile people who have made their mark in their own sphere.

Why does prayer make a difference? 3 lessons from Moses
Why does prayer make a difference? 3 lessons from Moses

Moses stands on top of a hill with his arms outstretched in prayer, but it's very hard to stand in that position for long.

Archbishop of Canterbury: Paramedics treating Westminster attacker show UK\'s deep Christian values
Archbishop of Canterbury: Paramedics treating Westminster attacker show UK's deep Christian values

The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of how yesterday's Westminster attack and the reaction to it illustrate the foundational values of British society.

Pray for Westminster: the injured, the bereaved and the traumatised
Pray for Westminster: the injured, the bereaved and the traumatised

We do not know for certain at the moment what's happened or who's behind it. But that it's some kind of terror attack at the heart of our democracy appears certain.

Princeton Seminary under fire for award to complementarian theologian Tim Keller
Princeton Seminary under fire for award to complementarian theologian Tim Keller

One of the most prestigious seminaries in the US is facing criticism over a decision to honour conservative evangelical theologian Tim Keller with an award.

Now we know what British troops in Great War Palestine did: Israel archaeologists make fascinating find
Now we know what British troops in Great War Palestine did: Israel archaeologists make fascinating find

An intriguing insight into how First World War British soldiers in Palestine spent their leisure time has been revealed by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).

Flights into Egypt: Could the Holy Family\'s route from Bethlehem become a pilgrim trail again?
Flights into Egypt: Could the Holy Family's route from Bethlehem become a pilgrim trail again?

The vital Egyptian tourist trade has been devastated by terror attacks leading to countries including the UK recommending against all but essential travel to some areas.

East Africa famine crisis: Now cholera strikes people already weak from hunger
East Africa famine crisis: Now cholera strikes people already weak from hunger

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), which is co-ordinating UK charities' response to the East Africa crisis, has warned of a surge in the transmission of waterborne diseases across the region.

Strive for Christian unity: Why the EA\'s Steve Clifford believes this is what God is saying to the Church
Strive for Christian unity: Why the EA's Steve Clifford believes this is what God is saying to the Church

In a world that seems more divided than it has been for decades – think Brexit, the Scottish independence referendum and Donald Trump, aside from the wars that have created millions of refugees – Steve Clifford says he was 'ambushed' by Jesus' teaching on unity.

Trump critic Russell Moore wins backing of ERLC committee for his \'integrity and boldness\'
Trump critic Russell Moore wins backing of ERLC committee for his 'integrity and boldness'

Embattled Southern Baptist leader Russell Moore has won the backing of the executive committee of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of which he is president.

It\'s World Poetry Day: Here are 6 Christian poems you should read
It's World Poetry Day: Here are 6 Christian poems you should read

Throughout history, Christians have taken to poetry to express their vision of God.