Life
Watch out for the sheep: live animals bring spectacle and humour to Nativity scenes
Though they aren't mentioned in the Bible Christmas story, live animals have been part of nativity scenes since the 1200s. But sometimes things go awry, including a recent case of cows on the loose.
Lysa TerKeurst reflects on 'healing' after end of 29-year marriage
Proverbs 31 Ministries founder Lysa TerKeurst has reflected on the "healing" she's done over the last two years following the divorce from her husband of 29 years due to his infidelity and substance abuse issues.
Growth of religious 'nones' appears to be slowing: Gallup report
Americans who identify as religious unaffiliated appear to be slowing in their population growth, according to a recent analysis from the prominent polling organization Gallup.
Only half of UK Christians think it is important to share their faith with others
The survey also found that many know nothing about the Great Commission.
The power of a teapot life
As important as it is to have love flowing into us, it is also important to let it flow out.
Johnny Cash's Christian faith was 'everything', says son
"His faith was what was important to him, and it's the truth," said John Carter-Cash.
YouVersion reveals 2022 Bible Verse of the Year
The most shared, bookmarked, and highlighted Bible verse on YouVersion this year is a popular portion of Scripture from Isaiah in which God tells His people not to fear.
Growing or stagnating
God has a plan for our lives, and there's always something he wants us working on. Are we working on it though?
Trusting God means not worrying
God isn't my personal steward, to do or to act according to my will. If I was going to learn how to trust Him, I would have to do it His way, not mine.
Free Christmas Nativity movie showing in UK cinemas
Turning Point said it wanted to bring the Nativity story to life "particularly for the growing number of people across the UK who have little or no understanding of why Christmas is celebrated at all".
Many religious 'Nones' believe in God or a higher power, study finds
A new report by Theos finds a broad mix of spiritual beliefs even among those who claim not to have any faith.
Sunday evening exhaustion
Rather than being replenished by Sundays, it's easy to feel drained. But All Nations Ilford has some handy tips to help you avoid this!
We are never alone
There are times in our lives when we feel alone and we feel as if our struggles are too much. During these times Abba wants us to know that he is ever present, no matter how we feel.
In memory of Barry Kissell: a balanced man
The passing of a fellow Christian worker, particularly after long years of service, brings mixed feelings. There is the inevitable sadness but also a curious sense of fulfilment: the awareness of a life lived; a race well run; of 'mission accomplished'.
Tim Keller on how cancel culture and the therapeutic age have created a 'crisis' around forgiveness
"We live in a culture where people don't do face-to-face stuff ... they don't know how to deal with conflict or disagreement."
Needing more than Jesus
The math does not make sense, but the truth of the equation is essential: when you add to Jesus, you actually subtract from Him.