Mark Woods

Out Of The Darkness: How God Transformed A Violent Criminal
Tony Gielty was one of Scotland's hardest criminals. Deeply immersed in gang culture, he was a man who thrived on violence.

The Church And Argentina's Dirty War: Why The Vatican Needs To Open Its Files
The Vatican is to open its files about military rule in Argentina to victims of the regime and their relatives.

500 Years After Reformation, No Meeting of Minds Between Catholics And Evangelicals
Evangelical theologians have released a "statement of evangelical convictions" about Roman Catholicism ahead of the 500th anniversary of the start of the Reformation next Monday.

Ashers Has Lost And So Has Democracy
There were no dissenting judges at Belfast's Court of Appeal as it upheld District Judge Brownlie's ruling in May last year.

Archaeologists Hail Discovery Of Lost Battle Site From Fall Of Jerusalem
Fascinating new evidence about the fall of Jerusalem to the Romans in AD 70 has been uncovered during the construction of a new campus for Israel's national school of art.

France Moves To Demolish Calais Jungle, Aid Agencies Fear For Children
France has begun to clear the 'Jungle' migrant camp in Calais in which around 7,000 people live in squalid conditions.

Lord Carey Admits He Deserves To Be Criticised Over Ex-Bishop Sex Abuse Case
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey has admitted he deserves criticism for his role in the case of a bishop convicted of sexual assault.

Today In History: The World Began (Says Archbishop Ussher)
How old is the earth? Scientists today believe the universe began with a Big Bang nearly 14 billion years ago, though young earth creationists disagree.

Massacre In Mosul As Civilians Used As Human Shields
Islamic State is reported to have massacred hundreds of men and boys in Mosul as it faces a final assault on the city.

Fresh Blow To International Justice Body As South Africa Says It's Quitting
South Africa said on Friday it was quitting the International Criminal Court because membership conflicted with diplomatic immunity laws.

3 Things That Need Your Prayers This Weekend
This week has seen some sad and difficult situations unfold. As Christians, we don't just want to lament these but to do something about them.

Charlie Hebdo Mocks New Russian Cathedral: Russians Say It's 'Blasphemous And Scandalous'
A Russian parliamentarian has hit out at French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo for an "absolutely blasphemous and rude escapade" over its treatment of the opening of an Orthodox Church centre in Paris.

The Unsatisfied Desire: 10 Bible Verses About Joy
Joy, as CS Lewis knew very well, is different from happiness or pleasure.

Judgment Day Announced For Ashers In 'Gay Cake' Row
The Christian bakers who refused to create a cake with a slogan in support of same-sex marriage will hear the result of their appeal against their conviction on Monday.

Palestinian President To Help Fund 'Tomb Of Christ' Restoration
The church is believed by many to occupy the site of Jesus' crucifixion and burial and is visited by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims every year.

Another U-Turn: Wayne Grudem Will Vote Trump After All
Grudem posted a long article on the Townhall website entitled 'If You Don't Like Either Candidate, Then Vote for Trump's Policies'.