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Student cracks code of shorthand manuscripts left by Baptist 'patron saint'
Student cracks code of shorthand manuscripts left by Baptist 'patron saint'

Coded documents left by one of the founders of the modern missionary movement have been deciphered by a student at the University of St Andrews.

Saying farewell: How do we move on when a much-loved church leader leaves?
Saying farewell: How do we move on when a much-loved church leader leaves?

I was so desperately sad to see my vicar go that I married his brother-in-law just so I could keep in touch.

What is God's wrath? John Piper shares six things you need to know
What is God's wrath? John Piper shares six things you need to know

Desiring God founder John Piper recently gave a message about what he called "six truths" regarding the nature of God's wrath.

3 reasons why you shouldn't fear the future
3 reasons why you shouldn't fear the future

Despite scientific advancements, greater education, fewer diseases, longer life expectancy and more money and resources than ever before in history, this age is known not for its peace, but for its persistent anxiety.

When you have no prayers left
When you have no prayers left

When I'm silent, heaven still answers.

Let's get the saints out and into circulation

We seem increasingly to be living in 'interesting times' where our society is torn by division, instability and polarisation.

Transgender family: dad was a woman, son is transitioning
Transgender family: dad was a woman, son is transitioning

In Britain's first multigenerational transgender family, stepdad was a woman and son is becoming a daughter

#NationalComplimentDay: Why it's not as easy as it sounds
#NationalComplimentDay: Why it's not as easy as it sounds

The world is full of short-tempered people, angry at things they read or hear, or that their day hasn't gone well. What better way to spread a little sweetness and light?

What's wrong with Jordan Peterson? 12 Rules for Life, and why they aren't
What's wrong with Jordan Peterson? 12 Rules for Life, and why they aren't

Generally speaking, Peterson is loathed by liberals and loved by conservatives – including and especially Christian conservatives.

In-tension-al faith: How God is for the journey as well as the moment
In-tension-al faith: How God is for the journey as well as the moment

Living life Jesus-style is about both season and journey: the moment and the marathon. It commits to the long haul and the dramatic encounter.

UK Christian retreat centres: Where to go and recharge your spiritual batteries
UK Christian retreat centres: Where to go and recharge your spiritual batteries

As well as the many exciting Christian festivals and conferences happening in the UK during 2019 we are also blessed with some wonderful Christian retreat centres, guest houses and hotels.

I've lived with cancer: I know God can handle it when we scream at him
I've lived with cancer: I know God can handle it when we scream at him

I've learned screaming at God is never bad. He's big enough to handle it and I'm sure he'd rather I turned to him than anyone or anything else.

After the Screaming Stops: Bros, fame and God
After the Screaming Stops: Bros, fame and God

'He was a rectangle and I was a rectangle and we made a square, which therefore is a fortress'.

New beginnings: A sermon on Exodus 15-17
New beginnings: A sermon on Exodus 15-17

As in Isaiah, in Genesis 1 and the following verses depicting the creation, the whole mood is one of anticipation. In order to allow Israel as a body to act, G-d constantly restrains her physically.

Offerings doubled by contactless collections: Church of England digital giving scheme to go nationwide
Offerings doubled by contactless collections: Church of England digital giving scheme to go nationwide

The successful trial of contactless offerings in the Church of England has led to an extension of the scheme across England and Wales, according to the company behind it.

Blue Monday: What does the Bible say?
Blue Monday: What does the Bible say?

Today is Blue Monday, the day of the year when we're all supposed to be at our most miserable.