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When thoughts speak louder than words: a biblical reflection on telepathy
When thoughts speak louder than words: a biblical reflection on telepathy

Imagine if people could hear your thoughts without you ever saying a word.

What is Creationtide and why does it matter?
What is Creationtide and why does it matter?

At its heart, this season is a call to return to the biblical vision of creation as God’s gift and humanity’s responsibility - a reminder to Christians that caring for the natural world is not an optional extra, but central to our faith.

Combatting unhealthy fear
Combatting unhealthy fear

The only way to combat unhealthy fear is with healthy fear.

A third of American Christians don't believe they're sinners
A third of American Christians don't believe they're sinners

“If we no longer see sin, how can we understand our need for a Saviour?” said Dr George Barna, responding to the research.

From rock bottom to ring redemption: How born-again Ben found new life in church boxing 
From rock bottom to ring redemption: How born-again Ben found new life in church boxing 

Ben Cookson's philosophy is simple: faith, fitness, and fellowship can go hand in hand.

Who was St Cuthberga and why is she important?
Who was St Cuthberga and why is she important?

Cuthberga was a former Anglo-Saxon Queen turned religious leader, who was a woman of deep faith and learning who died 1,300 years ago.  This is her story …

Jen Hatmaker says she's on a break from church
Jen Hatmaker says she's on a break from church

The 51-year-old writer and podcaster, who built a platform of more than 1.5 million followers, claimed she’s maintaining a relationship with Jesus but no longer feels at home within institutional Christianity. 

Embracing the beauty of change in autumn
Embracing the beauty of change in autumn

Just as God ordains the rhythms of nature, He also ordains the seasons of our lives (Daniel 2:21).

How Christians responded to the end of World War Two in 1945
How Christians responded to the end of World War Two in 1945

Eighty years ago, VJ Day was celebrated by Christians across the land but not many people know that it wasn’t until 2 September 1945 that Japan signed the official instrument of surrender. This is the story …

Abortion leads to increased risk of depression and serious mental health issues among women
Abortion leads to increased risk of depression and serious mental health issues among women

Women who have abortions face an “increased risk of mental health-related hospitalization” compared to those who carry their pregnancies to term, according to a recent study.

Who cares about integration?
Who cares about integration?

Churches are doing lots of great work to help asylum seekers integrate into British society - and the government is paying attention, even if the mainstream media isn't.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement highlights young people’s desire for lasting love, says Marriage Foundation
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement highlights young people’s desire for lasting love, says Marriage Foundation

“This is wonderful news for the happy couple and further proof, if it were needed, that the vast majority of young people aspire to marry."

Isaiah and the double comfort of God
Isaiah and the double comfort of God

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster explains the 'double comfort' of God in Isaiah - and what it has to do with justice. 

Wikipedia co-founder joins traditionalist Anglican Church following conversion to Christianity
Wikipedia co-founder joins traditionalist Anglican Church following conversion to Christianity

“There are no perfect denominations," says Larry Sanger after deciding to join the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA).

Pastor reveals what happened when he shared the Gospel with Ozzy Osbourne
Pastor reveals what happened when he shared the Gospel with Ozzy Osbourne

“He immediately turned to the Gospels … and even made the comment, ‘I can understand this.’”

Why online learning deepened my theological life
Why online learning deepened my theological life

When I first enrolled in an online Bible study course, I wasn’t expecting it to be life-changing. In fact, I had my doubts.