Life

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

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.

As pastors burn out, a new book offers a way back to wholeness
Behind the pulpits, beneath the sermons, and beyond the public personas, many pastors are burning out—emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.

Celebrating 250 years of the Manx Bible
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the Manx Bible. This is the story …

Alistair Begg stands by LGBT wedding advice but reveals hurt over Christians friends who turned on him
Alistair Begg said it was "distressing" that some Christian friends publicly renounced him without ever picking up the phone to talk to him first.

Why is Jesus the only way?
While many are curious about Jesus and willing to hear the gospel, they often see Him as just one option among many possible and equal pathways to God.

12 Bible verses to encourage you
Encouragement doesn’t ultimately come from us.

Many pastors are quitting over burnout and church conflict
Around one-third of pastors who leave the ministry cite burnout or conflict with the church as the reasons, according to a study by Lifeway Research.

The secret to living a purposeful life
Our purpose doesn’t begin with us.

How can we be truly satisfied?
Here’s the real question: When you finally get what someone else has, are you truly satisfied? Does it make you whole? The answer, if we’re honest, is no.