Mark Woods

Brian Draper heaven controversy: Yes, I do believe it\'s real
Brian Draper heaven controversy: Yes, I do believe it's real

Brian Draper, an associate lecturer at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, referred to the scandals at FIFA in the context of the 'footballing gold' seen in much of the game.

SPCK and IVP unite: Does evangelical publishing have a future?
SPCK and IVP unite: Does evangelical publishing have a future?

Evangelical publisher IVP is to come under the umbrella of rival publisher SPCK.

The Oxford Martyrs: Who were they and why were they burned at the stake?
The Oxford Martyrs: Who were they and why were they burned at the stake?

Today marks 460 years since the deaths of two of the Oxford Martyrs.

Faith under fire: The astonishing story of Edith Cavell, shot 100 years ago today
Faith under fire: The astonishing story of Edith Cavell, shot 100 years ago today

Edith Cavell was killed by the Germans 100 years ago - she was a modern martyr

70 years of oppression: Why it\'s still so dangerous to be a Christian in North Korea
70 years of oppression: Why it's still so dangerous to be a Christian in North Korea

North Korea is a police state in which dissent is punishable by death.

The Good Atheist: Why Christians don\'t have a monopoly on charity
The Good Atheist: Why Christians don't have a monopoly on charity

But one of the things that really bugs non-Christians is our claim that we do good things because we're Christians.

Jill and Derick Dillard: Are they genuine missionaries?
Jill and Derick Dillard: Are they genuine missionaries?

Jill and Derick Dillard have been accused of not being real missionaries.

Demonic State: Why ISIS represents real spiritual evil
Demonic State: Why ISIS represents real spiritual evil

Some acts seem to have a particular quality of evil about them. They aren't just wrong: they're demonic.

Republicans and Democrats are both disasters, says pro-gun pastor: vote for me
Republicans and Democrats are both disasters, says pro-gun pastor: vote for me

Wiley Drake is running as an independent candidate with Blossom Brackman.

Feeling in despair? 10 Bible verses to remind you there is always hope with God
Feeling in despair? 10 Bible verses to remind you there is always hope with God

Hope is part of what makes us human. Hope keeps us living.

Apocalypse Right Now: Why the end-timers keep getting it wrong
Apocalypse Right Now: Why the end-timers keep getting it wrong

"According to what the Bible is presenting it does appear that 7 October will be the day that God has spoken of," says Chris McCann.

Texas executes man who killed Christian missionary for $8
Texas executes man who killed Christian missionary for $8

Juan Garcia, 35, shot Hugo Solana in 1998 during a botched robbery in Houston.

Christians at work: How conflicts between law and religion might be solved
Christians at work: How conflicts between law and religion might be solved

A report for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has suggested that employees might benefit from the principle of "reasonable accommodation" for their beliefs.

Bishop tells Tory fringe meeting benefits regime punishes the innocent
Bishop tells Tory fringe meeting benefits regime punishes the innocent

Rt Rev David Walker said that too many innocent people were being trapped in the drive to catch fraudsters.

Why the evangelical message doesn\'t always play well in Israel
Why the evangelical message doesn't always play well in Israel

While Sukkoth is popular with many Israel-supporting evangelicals, many Jews regarding their support for it as disguised missionary activity.

Gospel for Asia: \'Regret\' at termination by financial watchdog, but no explanation yet
Gospel for Asia: 'Regret' at termination by financial watchdog, but no explanation yet

GFA expressed "regret and sadness" at the decision and pledged to improve its reporting of financial matters.