Life

The importance of teaching young children about money
If we teach children early on about how to manage money, it will help them to avoid problems like debt later on in life, says Sarah Wallace of the Just Finance Foundation.

The courageous faith of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, executed for his long-standing opposition to Hitler, is one of the great Christian heroes of the twentieth century.

Rise of the religious 'nones' is slowing - study
A new survey reveals that the share of Americans who identify as religiously unaffiliated has declined slightly.

4 lessons in faith from Salvation Army founder William Booth
Many people had been doing work with the poor in various ways, but Booth's genius was somehow to bring together the ingredients of help, evangelism, support and discipleship to produce a formula that, in the Salvation Army, was so spectacularly successful.

Watching Euro 2020 reminds me a lot of Jesus and his disciples
Gareth Southgate not only believes in his players but is willing to give second chances. Remind you of anyone?

Call for prayer after Casting Crowns drummer has leg amputated
The church of Casting Crowns drummer Andy Williams is asking people to pray after he had to have one of his legs amputated following a serious motorcycle accident.

Most churchgoers plan to attend in-person services - poll
As restrictions ease across the US, most American churchgoers are ready to get back to the pews, new research has found.

The uniqueness of George Müller
George Müller's unique life demonstrated to his contemporaries that God could be trusted. It says the same to us today.

Who was Elizabeth Fry and why was she important?
The story of how a middle-class lady was able to reform the appalling conditions under which prisoners were treated in Britain and in many other countries, is a classic example of the way God can use unlikely people to extraordinary effect.

Christians report more marriage satisfaction than non-Christians
Christians are more likely to say they are happy in their marriage than non-Christians, a new Barna study has found.

The lasting contribution of Francis Schaeffer
Francis Schaeffer cared about the world, he cared about truth, he cared about people. Do we?

Tim Keller says cancer outlook is 'extremely encouraging'
Tim Keller has more good news to share in his fight against pancreatic cancer.

'We are taking back the rainbow,' say members of ex-gay community
Men and women who once lived and identified as part of the LGBT community are confident that a "rainbow revival" is at hand.
Sexual harassment, assault and sending nude photos are commonplace in British schools - Ofsted report
The review of 900 children spanned 32 state and private schools and colleges, and concluded that sexual harassment, including online sexual abuse, has become "normalised" for children and young people.

A theology of disagreement
"We don't even bother to debate anymore, we just silence the opposition," said Elaine Storkey.

What motherhood taught me about living in God's season
Mum guilt stopped Charlene Nwodo from working, but career ambition prevented her from fully enjoying her time at home with the kids. She writes about what she learned from this experience.