Val Fraser

• Best of Christian resources on show at CRE North

  Thousands of visitors and exhibitors descended on Manchester's Event City for the Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE) during a two-day event.

• Being trolled for an article on this site taught me how unwelcome Christian talk can be

  A steady spew of hateful anti-faith dribble poured relentlessly onto my page with all the charm of a burst sewer pipe.

• What's the point of men's ministry – and why do some people object to it?

  Stronger objections can range from polite but forthright protest to full-on sabotage.

• Christian singles: It's time to get a summer break sorted

  It's not too late (or too soon) to investigate your options, book some time off work and start counting down the weeks.

• How volunteering changes lives – and maybe even yours

  A myriad volunteering opportunities await the brave adventurer who is ready to venture beyond the comfort zone of their everyday life and ask themselves 'Have I got what it takes?'

• Pilgrimage: The ancient spiritual discipline that moves us nearer God

  'A pilgrimage is a devotional practice consisting of a prolonged journey, often undertaken on foot or on horseback, toward a specific destination of significance.'

• Saying farewell: How do we move on when a much-loved church leader leaves?

  I was so desperately sad to see my vicar go that I married his brother-in-law just so I could keep in touch.

• UK Christian retreat centres: Where to go and recharge your spiritual batteries

  As well as the many exciting Christian festivals and conferences happening in the UK during 2019 we are also blessed with some wonderful Christian retreat centres, guest houses and hotels.

• UK Christian conferences: A guide for 2019

  Whatever kind of adventure you prefer, you'll be spoilt for choice with the many Christian conferences, festivals and events happening in the UK during 2019.

• Access for all: How a Christian woman's vision is opening the Lake District to disabled people

  A Christian woman is campaigning to change the landscape of disability at a World Heritage site.

• Industry celebrates awards for Christian retailers

  The 2018 Christian Resources Together (CRT) Retailers and Suppliers Retreat triggered a Twitter storm as delegates, award winners and more than 80 exhibitors gathered for their annual meeting at the Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick.

• How your church can mark the end of the Great War: A guide to resources

  The 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War takes place on Sunday November 11, 2018.