Life

Engagement is not utopia
My experience of engagement has been a joyful yet sobering one because God in His mercy continually brings me to a place where I see my desperate need to die to myself, repent concerning the idols I have put in place of God to satisfy and complete me, and have my eyes fixed on the author of life Jesus Christ.

Hillsong Colour Conference reminds women of God's unique love for each of His daughters
Women were encouraged at Wembley Arena with a reminder of God's love for them: "There is no portion control, no lack."

What makes us human? Limited in ourselves, made whole in Christ, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury shared his thoughts on humanity with Radio 2

Alister McGrath on what we can learn from CS Lewis about faith and life
The apologist is back this spring with his second book on Lewis: Deep Magic Dragons & Talking Mice, which makes the bold claim that reading CS Lewis can change your life. We caught up with the Oxford based professor to find out more

'Kitsch Jesus': Have we sold the Saviour short with 'Hallmark card' representations?
Popular Christian writer, speaker and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey has written a blog which examining our portrayal of Jesus, and questions the way that we have come to understand him.

Joyce Meyer: 'Courage is moving forward even when you feel afraid'
A new blog post from best-selling author and Christian speaker Joyce Meyer encourages Christians to "choose boldness" and step into the fullness of life that God offers, no matter how frightening it may seem.

From fear to faith ... Making the leap
Unhealthy fear can be crippling but God makes it clear that we don't have to live that way

Jesus is the difference in times of trial as well as times of peace
One Easter, I came close to losing my life, this Easter I basked in the joy of sunshine and ice cream with friends. Whatever my Easter looks like, the reality of Jesus in my life is always worth celebrating

We are just a part, not the whole: Some thoughts on perspective
Jesus won us freedom but also grace. We can enjoy those things for ourselves â but how often do we extend them to others?

Book review: Bridge to Haven by Francine Rivers
Francine Rivers has done it again with this story of a girl finding her way home after so many mistakes

Francine Rivers: Writing a story is my way of worshipping and praising the Lord
Bestselling author Francine Rivers on her new story of Redemption: 'Bridge to Haven'

Integrity or a good image?
We do not need to be journalists or writers for us to check out our facts and so be in a 'secure position' (2 Peter 3: 17) when we communicate to others.

Most countries still look down on adultery, but Western countries are more relaxed about abortion, divorce, premarital sex and other behaviours
Britain, like most countries, view extramarital affairs negatively but are not so fussed about behaviours like abortion, gambling, premarital sex and divorce

The Shepherd's Song: A beautiful story showing God's hope in difficulties
When the unexpected occurs, like an accident, what impact does that have on our lives? Do we turn towards â or away from â God? Do we trust Him or are our hearts flooded with doubts and questions?

Is God the missing link in British identity?
A BBC survey suggests British people have a weak sense of connection to each other. With the church in decline, it's hard not to wonder whether the two are connected.

The crisis of absent fathers: God can fill the hole in a child's heart
With so many young people growing up without their fathers, Dexter Howard is passionate about telling them they have a Heavenly Father who loves them as his own