Life

Six celebrities brave enough to be conservative, Christian and pro-life
There are only a small number of celebrities bold enough to be open about these opinions in the face of an elite that is usually firmly liberal and secular, and often condemning of anyone with more traditional opinions.

Grace after grace: just how much grace is that?
I have been a follower of Jesus Christ now for almost 45 years and sometimes I wonder if Jesus gets tired of me and my struggles with sin.

The faith of the detransitioners
Many who reject a transgender identity have found peace in Christ.

Christian Five Guys worker goes viral after turning down OnlyFans proposition because of his faith
A Five Guys employee has gone viral on social media for his response to a British OnlyFans model propositioning him while at work, citing his Christian faith as he waits until marriage for sex.

As the Exodus begins what does the New Year bring?
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on what the Exodus story can teach us in the face of another challenging year ahead.

Faith in focus: How a top press photographer found his Christian calling
Mark Theisinger, a professional photographer known for his work with UK tabloids, has discovered a lasting faith in Jesus Christ.

The story of George Fox and why you should know about him
George Fox read and devoured the Bible, and he knew it thoroughly.

What happened when a whole church ditched the digital?
This year thousands more Christians will follow the lead of a US church that fasted from smartphones and found that relationships with each other and with God improved.

What is Hanukkah?
The Jewish festival of Hannukah, which this year runs from 25 December to 2 January, actually has a lot in common with the Christian Christmas. This is the story ...

How banning Christmas in Scotland helped to create Hogmanay
A ban on Christmas in Scotland led to the development of Hogmanay. This is the story ...

From St Stephens to the Epiphany to Candlemas: what are the unusually named Christian celebrations around Christmas and New Year?
The days and weeks following Christmas are meant for much more than turkey leftovers. Throughout the ages churches have designated particular days to remember important Christian stories â and to celebrate â and the period following Christmas is particularly full of them.

Rediscovering the true reason for the season
Only the God of Christmas, the God whose birth as a human being took place on 25 December, can give us the true happiness we seek in this life and eternal life in the age to come.

How a humble folk song became the world's best-known carol
At Christmas time, the best-loved of all Christmas carols is Silent Night. This is its story ...

What was the star that the wise men followed?
At Christmas, we remember the wise men who followed a star to Bethlehem. But what was the star? This is the story ...

Seven good Christmas films you've probably never watched before
If you fancy a change, here are seven seasonal movies that are less well-known, yet full of Christmas spirit.

What is Christingle?
Every year, thousands of children across the UK attend a Christingle service at a local church. This is the story ...