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Bible study app users increase tenfold during pandemic

Staff writer Mon 21 Sep 2020 9:36 BST

A Bible study app has seen unprecedented engagement during the coronavirus pandemic.

The power of kindness: an Iranian Christian's journey to faith

Farifteh V Robb | Mon 21 Sep 2020 9:22 BST

Farifteh V Robb was a Muslim studying in Nottingham when she was invited to a Christmas lunch by local Christians. Their care and fellowship left a deep and lasting impression on her.
Let's not pretend this season isn't tough

Dave Luck | Sun 20 Sep 2020 13:32 BST

What is not needed here is stiff upper lips. Rather God promises he is still present and faithful, and he calls us back to him.
Pandemic has strengthened global identity among young people - study

Staff writer | Sat 19 Sep 2020 12:58 BST

The pandemic has heightened many young people's sense of a global identity, a study by Christian Aid has found.
Bringing the Church together around books

Christian Today | Sat 19 Sep 2020 10:13 BST

Steve Barnett, of St Andrew's Bookshop, speaks to Christian Today about why he believes the Church needs to be reading more and reading together, especially in the days of Covid-19.
The Mayflower and the enduring hope of freedom

Ed Creedy | Wed 16 Sep 2020 8:53 BST

The summer of 1620 saw months of frustrating delays to the sailing of the Mayflower, but as they finally set sail from Plymouth on 16th September, the pilgrims on board looked hopefully to their destination. 2020 marks 400 years since that famous journey.
God is still God of the unexpected

Rob James | Thu 10 Sep 2020 10:28 BST

Despite all of the chaos around us this year, God is still performing miracles and doing the unexpected.
Public life needs a return to 'humility'

Staff writer | Wed 9 Sep 2020 14:32 BST

Philosopher Michael Sandel, delivering Theos' annual lecture, said public discourse had dissolved into "shouting matches where we don't really listen to one another".
Most evangelicals disagree with the concept of gender fluidity - study

Jennifer Lee | Wed 9 Sep 2020 9:19 BST

Most evangelicals do not support the increasingly popular view that gender identity can be chosen, according to a major study by Ligonier Ministries.
Drivers choose Elvis and Winston Churchill over Jesus as dream passenger

Staff writer | Mon 7 Sep 2020 10:41 BST

Drivers would prefer to take a road-trip with Elvis Presley or Winston Churchill over Jesus, according to a poll by the AA.
Many Christians see no wrong in sex between consenting adults

Jennifer Lee | Sun 6 Sep 2020 14:28 BST

A startling number of Christians do not see anything wrong with sex outside marriage, according to new research by Pew.
Christians should 'take advantage' of the pandemic, says Francis Chan

Staff writer | Sat 5 Sep 2020 13:41 BST

The pastor and evangelist said the pandemic had exposed the need for Christian parents to take greater responsibility for the spiritual formation of their children.