Life

Caught up in war: The future of children in Congo is bleak
Eleven-year-old Rebecca still believes she was once able to talk to skeletons, turn sticks into guns and teleport herself across long distances.

I Will Not Fear: The moving testimony of one of the Little Rock Nine
Melba Pattillo Beals has written 'I Will Not Fear' to tell of how her faith in God sustained her during her darkest days.

Joel Osteen says he follows the 'Billy Graham rule'
Popular author and pastor Joel Osteen says he follows the 'Billy Graham rule' and spends 30 minutes at the start of every day making sure he is right before God.

The one sin Christians must instantly repent of, according to John Piper
The pastor contended that repentance was necessary but doesn't need to be long-winded

Interview: Katharine Welby-Roberts on living with depression
'That the Archbishop's daughter has depression made national news is hilarious and frightening and absurd.'

Man charged after video footage of pro-life woman being kicked goes viral
A 26-year-old hair stylist has been charged after video footage of a woman being kicked at a pro-life protest went viral.

Was Jesus really a carpenter?
In popular accounts of the life of Jesus, he is often portrayed as a carpenter. But is it true?

Preachers and mental health: The state we're in
Mental wellness is a health priority for everybody and a part of our God-given responsibility for good stewardship.

Sexual assault linked to higher rates of infertility in women
Women who have experienced sexual assault may be more likely to suffer from infertility, a new study has found.

The Word on depression: Three Bible passages
One of the most commonly stated reasons people with mental health issues struggle with church is the relentlessly upbeat tone from the pulpit and the song sheet.

'And G-d saw that it was good': In a world defined by science, what does creation mean?
Whatever the counter-arguments by the world's thinkers, as a swimmer and music-maker Mandy knew that the key to life is immersion.

Why the lows are just as important as the highs
Without a little conflict, life would get pretty boring

What is a godly response to the pain of rejection?
I've been blessed to receive many invitations throughout my years but there have been times when I have felt rejected and left out, confused about who really are my true friends.

Preaching and mental health: Do you know who you're talking to?
On any given Sunday, there will be people with many different stories sat in front of us.

Human sexuality: What does the science say?
It is important that when we think about the ethics of same-sex relationships we are thinking in a way that is informed rather than uninformed.

Petrol-head priest appointed as artist-in-residence to Aston Martin
An Anglican priest, artist and classic car fan has landed a dream job combining all his enthusiasms.