Life

Who or what are we magnifying?
Who or what are we magnifying?

Am I focusing on my problems more than what God says in his word and the truth he is whispering in my heart?

Poignant exhibition shows the art of grieving
Poignant exhibition shows the art of grieving

One of the most poignant and moving exhibitions I have ever visited is currently on show at a gallery just north of London. It illustrates for me the importance of the Church's role in funerals and the ministry around them.

Olivia Newton-John and the promise she made to God to save her daughter
Olivia Newton-John and the promise she made to God to save her daughter

The "Grease" star made a desperate prayer to God when she was close to losing her unborn daughter.

The battle cry of Isaiah: awake and arise!
The battle cry of Isaiah: awake and arise!

In these dreadful times, don't be shamed into silence. Follow Isaiah's lead and raise your voice like a trumpet.

Finding hope again after an unexpected disaster
Finding hope again after an unexpected disaster

Chris and Denise Arthey reflect on the road accident that left them with life-changing injuries and their heart to help others facing unexpected struggles.

10 traits of effective churches during the global pandemic
10 traits of effective churches during the global pandemic

In the past few years, the global pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of many local churches.

Teen school shooting survivor wows America's Got Talent singing Christian song by Lauren Daigle
Teen school shooting survivor wows America's Got Talent singing Christian song by Lauren Daigle

Teenager Ava Swiss, a survivor of the deadly high school shooting last November at Oxford High School in Michigan, stunned the "America's Got Talent" judges and crowd with her rendition of Lauren Daigle's song "Remember."

Elvis Presley 'always turned to God whenever he needed help', says stepbrother
Elvis Presley 'always turned to God whenever he needed help', says stepbrother

The stepbrother of Elvis Presley wants to tell the world how important Christianity was to the King of Rock n' Roll.

The impact of beauty
The impact of beauty

I wonder if by rejecting the unhelpful cultural ideals of beauty, we have forgotten about the glorious impact of beauty on our wellbeing?

Digital religion makes faith experience richer for millennial believers, study finds
Digital religion makes faith experience richer for millennial believers, study finds

"We've found that while digital religion isn't necessarily attracting a lot of new millennials to participate, it is making the experience of those already involved richer."

'Invite the young men back,' Jordan Peterson tells churches
'Invite the young men back,' Jordan Peterson tells churches

Conservative author and speaker Jordan Peterson says the Church must be a welcoming place for young people and young men in particular.

Shia LaBeouf to play Italian saint in next movie
Shia LaBeouf to play Italian saint in next movie

Shia LaBeouf is gearing up for the release of his latest film, "Padre Pio," where he stars in the role of the beloved Franciscan Capuchin friar.

Olympic gold medallist Sydney McLaughlin gives the glory to God after breaking her own world record
Olympic gold medallist Sydney McLaughlin gives the glory to God after breaking her own world record

US Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin credited God as she made history again this month by breaking her world record in the 400-meter hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

What my Covid survey taught me about the Church
What my Covid survey taught me about the Church

Some of the most heartbreaking results from my poll were the private messages people sent - their stories of loneliness, fear, depression, conflict.

Gospel singer leaves \'America\'s Got Talent\' judge Sofia Vergara in tears
Gospel singer leaves 'America's Got Talent' judge Sofia Vergara in tears

Ben Waites, a 33-year-old Nashville-based Gospel singer, brought "America's Got Talent" judge Sofia Vergara to tears as he performed his own rendition of "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper this week.

Beni Johnson of Bethel Church dies aged 67
Beni Johnson of Bethel Church dies aged 67

Beni Johnson, the wife of Bethel Church Senior Leader Bill Johnson, has died following a lengthy battle with cancer, days after being put in at-home hospice care. She was 67.