Life

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  My Covid symptoms were 'never that bad', says Greg Laurie

  The Harvest pastor was one of a number of people to come down with Covid-19 after attending a White House event.

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  Trusting God is good, even when life isn't

  We long to travel through life anxiety-free, confident God's got it and won't let us down. But, especially in a year like this one, it doesn't seem to work like that and we're left trying to go it alone with God along for the ride, beaten down by the idea that if life is unpredictable and unreliable, God must be too. So what can we do to change that negative thought cyle?

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  Pandemic may 'accelerate' loss of faith among younger generations

  The pandemic may cause even more younger people to walk away from the Church, says Barna President David Kinnaman.

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  The black minister behind a famous revival that transcended race and class

  News of what was happening at Azusa Street spread both by word-of-mouth and through the press – who were not just critical of the 'one-eyed black minister' and the 'fanaticism' but also offended by what were soon remarkably interracial meetings.

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  Francis Chan cautions Church over coronavirus divisions

  Francis Chan has lamented divisions in society over responses to the pandemic, but he also fears that churches are no different.

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  Christian scientist Dr Francis Collins laments divisions over face masks and vaccines

  The Templeton Prize winner said the evidence in support of wearing face masks to slow the spread of coronavirus was "unquestionable".

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  Augustine of Hippo: a genius who was prepared to be a servant

  St Augustine may be 'the most influential figure in Christianity after St Paul', and for good reason.

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  Counting the human cost of the pandemic

  Early responses to a new study looking at the impact of church closures during the pandemic have shed light on the emotional toll on Christians and non-Christians alike.

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  Bible study app users increase tenfold during pandemic

  A Bible study app has seen unprecedented engagement during the coronavirus pandemic.

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  The power of kindness: an Iranian Christian's journey to faith

  Farifteh V Robb was a Muslim studying in Nottingham when she was invited to a Christmas lunch by local Christians. Their care and fellowship left a deep and lasting impression on her.

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  Let's not pretend this season isn't tough

  What is not needed here is stiff upper lips. Rather God promises he is still present and faithful, and he calls us back to him.

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  Pandemic has strengthened global identity among young people - study

  The pandemic has heightened many young people's sense of a global identity, a study by Christian Aid has found.

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  Public life needs a return to 'humility'

  Philosopher Michael Sandel, delivering Theos' annual lecture, said public discourse had dissolved into "shouting matches where we don't really listen to one another".

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  Most evangelicals disagree with the concept of gender fluidity - study

  Most evangelicals do not support the increasingly popular view that gender identity can be chosen, according to a major study by Ligonier Ministries.

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  Drivers choose Elvis and Winston Churchill over Jesus as dream passenger

  Drivers would prefer to take a road-trip with Elvis Presley or Winston Churchill over Jesus, according to a poll by the AA.