Neil Rees
When New Year’s Day used to be on 25 March
25 March is known as Lady Day, also known as the Annunciation of the Lord, and it used to be the old New Year’s Day. This is the story …
Who was St Joseph and what do we know about him?
The 19th of March is St Joseph’s Day, which in some countries is known as Father’s Day, but who was St Joseph and what do we know about him? This is the story …
Who was St Patrick and why is he patron saint of Ireland?
The 17 of March is St Patrick’s Day. Who was St Patrick and why is he the patron saint of Ireland? This is the story ...
How modern science owes its existence to Christian theology
Some people think that you have to choose between science and religion, but that is not the case. This is the story …
Finding female voices in the Scriptures
On 8 March we mark International Women’s Day. It is not well known that there are parts of the Bible from a female perspective, and that some parts were composed by women. This is the story …
Who was Huldah in the Bible and why is she important?
In the Old Testament we can read the account of the female prophet, teacher, and leader Huldah who played a key role in Jewish history. This is the story ...
Why do some Christians fast during Lent?
During Lent many Christians use the time to fast something. This is the story ...
Who was St David and why is he the patron saint of Wales?
The first day of March is St David’s Day. Who was St David and why is he the patron saint of Wales? This is the story ...
What are the four loves in the New Testament?
The English word love covers many meanings, but in Greek we find concepts often known as 'the Four Loves'. This is the story ...
The origins and use of the word 'church'
The word 'church' in common language has many meanings depending on the context. This is the story ...
The story behind the red letters in your Bible
Millions of people read the New Testament printed with the words of Jesus in red. Most people do not realise that this is a fairly modern evangelical tradition. This is the story ...
The story of George Fox and why you should know about him
George Fox read and devoured the Bible, and he knew it thoroughly.
What is Hanukkah?
The Jewish festival of Hannukah, which this year runs from 25 December to 2 January, actually has a lot in common with the Christian Christmas. This is the story ...
How banning Christmas in Scotland helped to create Hogmanay
A ban on Christmas in Scotland led to the development of Hogmanay. This is the story ...
How a humble folk song became the world's best-known carol
At Christmas time, the best-loved of all Christmas carols is Silent Night. This is its story ...
What was the star that the wise men followed?
At Christmas, we remember the wise men who followed a star to Bethlehem. But what was the star? This is the story ...