Life

'Prayer is a constant in my life,' says Britney Spears

Britney Spears has credited prayer with getting her through the anguish of her conservatorship.

Why aren't Christians more loving?

Gandhi said, "your Christians are so unlike your Christ." So what's the problem? Here are 6 reasons why Christians aren't more loving.

Churches' ministry to those hurt by the pandemic shows 'monumental' growth, study says

The percentage of churches reporting deaths within their membership increased from 17% in the summer to 28% in November, a new report states.

How Covid-19 has made the lives of aspiring clergy more daunting

The increasing stressors of being a pastor in a pandemic are affecting how many seminarians are thinking about their mental health and their careers.

Already chosen

The more I got involved with God's work, the more chosen I felt.

Most Christians think it's ok to portray Jesus as white

Most British Christians think images of a 'white Jesus' are acceptable, but polling shows attitudes vary according to age and ethnicity.

Giving a warm welcome to refugees

Hotel volunteer Kath Crowsley has helped Afghan refugees in all sorts of ways, from opening a bank account to delivering a baby.

The early Christian bishop who became Santa Claus

There is a vast gulf between the original bishop and the modern Santa Claus.

Presents from a princess: the mission to deliver millions of Christmas gifts to soldiers on the 1914Â frontline

And so, over 100 years later, this modest gift has left a legacy of care and respect for those who serve and are separated from their families and loved ones at Christmas.

The magnificent history of the maligned and misunderstood fruitcake

Nothing says Christmas quite like a fruitcake â or, at the very least, a fruitcake joke.

Can we manage a Christmas away from the screen?

For all the advantages of technology, there is a shadow side, and one subject in particular is likely to dominate family celebrations: the hotly contested issue of screen time!

Many people believe Jesus came to earth but are less sure about why

A majority of Americans believe Jesus was born in Bethlehem and that he is the Son of God, according to a new survey from an evangelical research firm.