Life
The rich lessons of faith to be found in our seasons of waiting
The Bible talks a lot about waiting but more importantly it teaches us how to wait.
One simple technique to help you dig deeper into the Lord's Prayer
We can be so accustomed to saying the Lord's Prayer that we forget to stop awhile and soak in its richness
Poorer summer holiday experiences for children linked to worse mental well-being
The financial pressures faced by low income families can be intensified during school holidays.
Millions of people worldwide are dying as a result of poor diets - study
Diets that are rich in sugar and salt but low in fresh fruit and veg were linked to the deaths of 11 million people around the world in 2017, a major study has found.
Discipleship when reading isn't an option: Why churches need to be aware of sight loss in their congregations
The story of God used to be passed down orally - the tradition of story telling being key to passing on faith when the world had many people who couldn't read or access scripture. But have we lost this tradition in favour of the written word?
Peer-reviewed medical journal documents miraculous faith healing
A peer-reviewed medical journal published a documented case of spontaneous healing after prayer in Jesus' name. A young man who wasn't able to eat without a feeding tube for 16 years has been healed of gastroparesis.
The dying art of conversation â has technology killed our ability to talk face-to-face?
No longer do we need to talk with shop assistants, receptionists, bus drivers or even coworkers, we simply engage with a screen to communicate whatever it is we want to say.
Mothers anonymous: how children's books have written mum out of the story
When it comes to children's books, the word "mother" is the most frequent noun used to refer to female characters â and has been since the 19th century. But despite this, mothers are rarely the heroes or protagonists in children's fiction â often, they don't even have a name.
When we miss the Jesus right in front of us
In difficult situations, we so often turn to others instead of turning to Jesus
Chocolate Easter eggs are fuelling Britain's obesity problem, says group
Retailers are being urged to stop pushing chocolate Easter eggs early in the year because of concerns that it is contributing to Britain's obesity problem.
Joni Eareckson Tada asks for prayers as cancer treatment causes 'significant pain'
Joni Eareckson Tada, an evangelical author, speaker, and advocate for people with disabilities, was hospitalized due to complications stemming from her recent cancer treatments.
This is what postnatal depression really feels like
Motherhood can be a source of joy, but it can also pose difficulties and challenges â particularly, in the postnatal period. It is a time when some mothers' emotional and physical endurance is pushed to the limit.
God cherishes women - why knowing this makes all the difference to our marriage
Understanding how much God cherishes women is important not only for wives but husbands too
Figuring out what God is calling us to is simple really
Doing the work of God isn't always glamorous but it's always, always life-changing for those on the receiving end
Say Something Nice: How we can celebrate Christ-like speech
Words are powerful. Words have the power to build up or to tear down. Words have the power to heal or to wound.
Brexit, loyalty and the politics of the playground
A few years ago, a wise friend told me that real loyalty isn't just following what someone else does, it's living up to their values even when they can't.