Mark Woods

Why Christians Should Beware Of Random Acts Of Kindness
Random Acts of Kindness have their limitations, and here's why I don't think they're the answer to all the world's problems.

Christian Florist Barronelle Stutzman Loses Appeal Against Discrimination Conviction
Barronelle Stutzman, the Washington florist who refused to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding, has lost her appeal against conviction for discrimination.

Free Missionary Andrew Brunson, US Lawmakers Tell Turkish President
US lawmakers have written to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan asking him to release an American missionary pastor, Andrew Brunson.

5 Reasons The Sex In The Song Of Solomon Is Better Than 50 Shades
What on earth is a love song that doesn't even mention God doing in the Bible?

From Forcing Lovers To Marry To Beheading Teddy Bears - The Countries That Hate Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in the West is a chance for loving couples to exchange cards and chocolates and visit restaurants that mysteriously find they have to double their prices on February 14. But in other countries, couples can play a much higher price.

Priest Arrested On Suspicion Of Trying To Poison Superior
A Georgian Orthodox priest has been arrested after police accused him of attempting to poison a 'high-ranking Church official'.

Son of Saul: Was This The Best Film To Win A Bafta?
The one I was most pleased to see recognised at the Baftas was the winner of 'Best film not in the English language'.

When Is Shrove Tuesday 2017? Pancake Day Is Approaching
Shrove Tuesday is the day before the first day of Lent, known as Ash Wednesday. This year it falls on February 28.

Does Traditional Teaching On Sexuality Make Gay People Unwell? Probably Not. Here's Why.
Does traditional Christian teaching on same-sex relationships damage the mental health of lesbian, gay and bisexual people? Probably not, but that's not the point.

Gloucester Cathedral Interfaith Exhibition Vandalised
An interfaith art exhibition at Gloucester Cathedral has been vandalised and artworks stolen in what its creator believes may be a protest attack.

Church Teaching On Sexuality Is Driving Mental Health Problems In Gay People, Says Oasis
Church teaching is fuelling social discrimination against lesbian, gay and bisexual people and driving mental health problems in their community, according to a new report from the Oasis Foundation.

Feeling Desperate? Want To Change The World? Try Praying 'Thy Kingdom Come'
Thy Kingdom Come is a deliberate attempt to acknowledge, on a very large scale, human â particularly Christian â insufficiency, at the same time as being an expression of deep hope and trust in God.

Come, Holy Spirit: Archbishop Of Canterbury Urges Prayer For Evangelism
There is a "move of the Spirit going on", according to the Archbishop of Canterbury â and it's centred on prayer.

Discovered - The Twelfth Dead Sea Scroll Cave Of Israel
A stunning discovery by archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has uncovered a previously unknown cave in which lost Dead Sea Scrolls were hidden.

German Evangelical Church Invites Pope To Visit In Historic First
Germany's Evangelical Church has invited Pope Francis to visit the country, according to America magazine.

Migrants Labouring For Qatar's FIFA World Cup Are Becoming Christians
Migrant workers in Muslim Qatar preparing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup are becoming Christians, according to Open Doors.