Mark Woods

Vicar Of Baghdad Andrew White: \'Why I Like Donald Trump\'
Vicar Of Baghdad Andrew White: 'Why I Like Donald Trump'

The 'Vicar of Baghdad', Canon Andrew White, has praised President Donald Trump and said are 'positive signs' for the Christians of the Middle East.

What Does Jesus Mean When He Says, \'Let The Dead Bury Their Own Dead\'?
What Does Jesus Mean When He Says, 'Let The Dead Bury Their Own Dead'?

'Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go,' said a would-be disciple of Jesus to him as they were walking along the road. It's a good offer, you'd think.

Does It Make Sense To Believe Saints Can Work Miracles?
Does It Make Sense To Believe Saints Can Work Miracles?

The Catholic Church is looking into reports of a miracle performed by the martyred Archbishop Oscar Romero that would make him a candidate for canonisation as a saint.

5 UK Pilgrim Sites Christians Should Visit
5 UK Pilgrim Sites Christians Should Visit

But standing where the great saints and martyrs of the past have stood can be a deeply spiritual experience, helping us to see the world through their eyes and bringing us closer to the God they worshiped with all their hearts.

Is Romans 13:1 Skewing Evangelicals\' View Of Trump?
Is Romans 13:1 Skewing Evangelicals' View Of Trump?

Just when you thought it was safe to go back on to Twitter, Trump strikes again.

Should A Baptist Feel Free To Make The Sign Of The Cross?
Should A Baptist Feel Free To Make The Sign Of The Cross?

Are evangelicals, with all the smoochy romantic music that's invaded our worship services (no, Jesus is not my boyfriend, thanks very much), really too intellectual for our own good?

Buried Alive For Three Days: Christian Drugs Worker Speaks From Beyond The Grave
Buried Alive For Three Days: Christian Drugs Worker Speaks From Beyond The Grave

John Edwards, 61, is a former drug addict and alcoholic who has devoted his life to helping others with the conditions following what he describes as 'an incredible encounter with God' 27 years ago.

Russian Orthodox Lent Has Started, But Most Russians Won\'t Be Giving Anything Up
Russian Orthodox Lent Has Started, But Most Russians Won't Be Giving Anything Up

Only a quarter of Russians will keep the Orthodox season of Lent, a poll has found, despite the rising profile and influence of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Does Trump Believe Islam Is Really A Religion? Adviser Ducks The Question

A deputy assistant to President Donald Trump has refused to say whether Trump believes Islam is a religion.

Should I Leave My Church? 10 Things To Help You Decide
Should I Leave My Church? 10 Things To Help You Decide

Most of us who go to church regularly and are involved in the life of the congregation go through times when we think about leaving.

5 Reasons Why Christians Fast During Lent
5 Reasons Why Christians Fast During Lent

Many Christians take Lent very seriously as a time for denying themselves something they enjoy, particularly food.

There\'s A Grisly, Unhealthy Fascination With The Oscars Fiasco
There's A Grisly, Unhealthy Fascination With The Oscars Fiasco

Is it just me, or is there something pretty unpleasant about the reaction to the Oscars fiasco?

This Tennessee Pastor Is Furious After Planned Parenthood Thanks Him For Donations: \'It Wasn\'t Me\'
This Tennessee Pastor Is Furious After Planned Parenthood Thanks Him For Donations: 'It Wasn't Me'

A pastor in Tennessee is complaining after he was pranked in a fundraising campaign for the controversial Planned Parenthood organisation.

Czech Christian Freed By Sudan Speaks Of Beatings, Torture
Czech Christian Freed By Sudan Speaks Of Beatings, Torture

Petr Jašek, the Czech Christian freed from prison in Sudan, has spoken of the beatings and humiliation inflicted on him there.

Why This Old Testament Verse Is So Special - It\'s Full Of The Gospel
Why This Old Testament Verse Is So Special - It's Full Of The Gospel

There's one promise in the Old Testament that I believe prefigures the gospel more than any other.

Donald Trump And The Emperor Theodosius: What The Church Got Wrong On February 27, AD 380

There's a very strong argument for saying that today marks the day in history when things began to go very, very wrong for the Christian Church.