Life
Rediscovering God’s creation in a screen-saturated age
According to new research, young people in the UK are spending most of their time indoors, glued to screens, with little interest to encounter the beauty of nature. But what a loss this is!
Who was Michael the angel and what is his significance?
29 September is Michaelmas also known as the Feast of St Michael and All Angels. Who was St Michael and what is Michaelmas all about? This is the story …
Church doctrine and treading the line between development and heresy
The difference is of particular relevance to the Church of England as it continues to move in the wrong direction on same-sex marriage.
Golf? For Samuel Ryder – founder of the Ryder Cup – his faith was more important
Here’s a shock for many of the world’s top golfers, and golfing fans gathering in Farmingdale, New York for the 45th Ryder Cup.
From crime to Christ: Devon drug dealer shares his life-changing encounter with God
A former career criminal who once plotted multi-million pound drug deals has told how his life was transformed after what he describes as a dramatic “God encounter” on a ferry.
Finding true friends in Christ: 6 traits to look out for
As this new semester begins, seek out friendships that make you love Jesus more, not less, and be that kind of friend to others.
The story of Hannah
Hannah led a "threefold revolution". Here's why.
Who was St Matthew and what do we know about him?
21 September is St Matthew’s Day. But who was St Matthew and what do we know about him? This is the story …
Not an insult, but a reminder of God’s grace: why are we sinners?
The Bible doesn’t expose our sin to crush us—it exposes it to point us to the only cure
Americans are deeply confused about sin, new study finds
A new national survey has found that most Americans remain deeply confused about the nature of sin, with many rejecting biblical definitions and even refusing to call themselves “sinners.”
New study highlights key reasons pastors leave ministry
Resentment within the family proved damaging
Humanist weddings may outnumber Protestant ones in Northern Ireland
Catholic and civil weddings remain the most popular but humanist ceremonies are becoming increasingly common.
The good news about repentance
It's such a loaded word but, when properly understood, it's the pathway to joy.
JK Rowling says she has a 'God-shaped vacuum' inside her heart
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has opened up about her religious beliefs and acknowledged that she has a "God-shaped vacuum" in her heart that she could take to the grave.
Multiple sexual partners a turn off for men and women, study finds
More important than the raw number of previous partners was the full picture of an individual's sexual history.
How a Glasgow church helped shape Belle and Sebastian’s early years
Stuart Murdoch, frontman of the internationally acclaimed indie band Belle and Sebastian, has credited a Church of Scotland congregation with playing a decisive role in his musical journey.