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Between spooky Dracula and a saintly woman who helped found Christianity in England: contradictions and contrasts at the seaside town of Whitby
St Hilda might turn in her grave if she saw the modern Yorkshire town she helped to put on the map in the 7th Century, but there is still enough light to inspire a pilgrimage.
Top crime author Lee Child says a Bible story inspired him
Lee Child, one of the world's biggest-selling crime novelists, has revealed that a Bible picture book had a major impact on his writing â and that his popular fictional hero Jack Reacher is based on Goliath.
Singing 'Amazing Grace' may be good for heart health, study finds
A new study has found a possible link between singing Amazing Grace and improved heart health.
John Lennon's inspiration for 'Strawberry Fields' bears new fruit for Salvation Army
Let me take you down to Strawberry Fieldsâ no, not the memorial in New York's Central Park to the former Beatle John Lennon, who was slain in Manhattan in 1980, but to the place that inspired his song, where the Salvation Army is conducting an experiment in mixing tourism with faith and social action.
The Victorian Christian who fought for the rights of prostitutes
Josephine Butler seems in many ways to be a woman before her time, a model for today's feminists, anachronistically living in the Victorian era. Yet in many ways she was very unlike modern feminists.
The significance of Moriah in the Bible
Moriah is a mysterious biblical place name, which has great significance in theology. This is the story ...
From the depths of despair to the Promised Land
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the comfort that comes after affliction.
Not so marvellous? Some Christians say new Deadpool movie is blasphemous
Deadpool & Wolverine has quickly become a movie box office sensation, but not all viewers are celebrating.
Who wrote the Epistle of James and why is he important?
The Epistle of James is often overlooked, but it was written by one of the most important people in the New Testament. This is the story ...
The revival at Rievaulx: a walk through one of England's finest abbeys
The Yorkshire monastery where a combination of divine love and austerity drew hundreds to give their lives to the Lord in the 12th Century.
How the Bible has influenced pop lyrics
Quotations from the Bible have often popped up in popular music through the decades. This is the story ...
Elon Musk says he's a 'cultural Christian'
Tesla billionaire Elon Musk has opened up about his beliefs and his mission to combat what he calls the "woke mind virus".
Who were the tribes of Israel?
The tribes of Israel stem back to Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham. This is the story ...
What is the Great Commission and why is it important?
Perhaps we should think of today's world as pre-Revival rather than post-Christian.
Four misunderstood works of classic literature with deep Christian meaning that are great for book clubs
These books are great food for thought for the thinking Christian, and excellent subjects of discussion for a book club.
Bear Grylls says it's 'a privilege' to support Russell Brand's new Christian faith despite assault allegations
Popular TV host and author Bear Grylls recently defended his support for friend and actor Russell Brand in his newfound faith despite allegations of rape and sexual assault against the embattled comedian.