Life
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 …
The loneliness epidemic and finding true friendship in Christ
Here’s the truth: loneliness is not an anomaly. In fact, it is a natural human experience, stemming from our innate and essential desire to be loved.
On removing the shackles of 21st century slavery
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on Exodus and its connection to slavery and liberation.
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 …
Bear Grylls talks about faith in spite of doubts at Flame 2025
Grylls described faith as an adventure and a journey.
Bible sales surge by 87% as Generation Z rediscovers faith
Bible sales in the UK have risen sharply, increasing by 87 per cent from £2.69 million in 2019 to £5.02 million in 2024, according to new data from SPCK Group and Nielsen Book Data.
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 …
Gluttony and the Holy Spirit’s fruit of self-control
This excessive indulgence goes against the Christian spirit of self-control and can lead to adverse spiritual and physical consequences.
Special edition Gospel of John, street parties to mark 80th VE Day
Churches in Britain have looked to mark the event by hosting traditional street parties and by releasing a Second World War-inspired version of the Gospel of John.
The call to forgive others: a reflection for Lent
With Lent underway, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the importance of forgiving others.
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 …
Lessons from great women of faith
This International Women’s Day, I'm celebrating Ruth and Mary of Bethany, two of my favourite women in the Bible.
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 ...
Will marriage and family soon be a priority in UK politics once again?
There are signs of increasing interest in restoring marriage and family in British politics as evidence mounts that the traditional model is best for children and society, and a declining birthrate threatens more problems in the future.