Life

Reflection: Wearing the world lightly
Jesus' invitation to follow him is so counter-cultural, writes David Baker. We want to accumulate things â but Christ asks us to leave them behind.

Worshiping the King this Christmas
Claire Musters looks at how we might all slow down this season, and make room for Jesus among the festivities.

The greatest Christian album covers of the 1990s
Martin Saunders has been plundering his vinyl collection and uncovered a few corkers that time forgot...

Advent reflection: Waiting is more than unfulfilled longing
Is there really any benefit in reminding ourselves that some things need waiting for? In our latest Advent reflection, Martyn Atkins reflects on Isaiah 54:1.

From Swarovski to sports: a bizarre Bible for every occasion
Forget the old NIV vs ESV debate, now it's all about whether you prefer Swarovski or camouflage...

10 gifts that will cost you (almost) nothing
Stuck for ideas? Lucinda Borkett-Jones has some creative ideas to escape the trap of overspending this Christmas.

Supermodel Gabrielle Fitch says Jesus is helping her recover from anorexia: 'Get right with Him and He will help you'
Gabrielle Fitch had one of the most glamorous jobs in the world, but she almost lost her life trying to be the best in it.

Giggling baby Jesus goes viral in Christmas Starts with Christ campaign
In carols still sung by millions each Christmas, Christians affirm that when baby Jesus is away in his manger, "no crying he makes."

Five of the weirdest Christmas crazes of all time
Maybe it's the festive cheer, or simply a result of too many mince pies, but every Christmas there's another craze to take Brits by storm. Carey Lodge takes a trip down memory lane...

Shane Claiborne: The power of a name
As we remember Jesus coming to earth at Christmas, his human suffering and struggle leads us to lament the injustice we see today, says Shane Claiborne.

The world's smallest Bible released
If you've ever struggled to fit your Bible into an already overflowing bag, you're in luck. Measuring just 4.76mm each side, the world's smallest Bible has been released.

Saudi man demands divorce moments after seeing new wife's face for the first time
When the bride lifted her veil for the cameras, the groom was apparently horrified.
High school athlete born with one hand: 'If you see the world as a bad place, it probably will be'
Riley Quinn is being nicknamed the Mighty Quinn because he has overcome being born with just one arm to be a footballer

Advent reflection: Living in the now and not yet
Chine Mbubaegbu on waiting.

Sales of Ouija boards spike, but how dangerous are they?
Sales of Ouija boards have spiked on the back of a new film. Mark Woods asks whether we should worry.

Advent reflection: Are you willing to let God disrupt your life?
What your answer be if God asked to interrupt your plans during this busy time of year? Claire Musters reflects on the challenge.