Culture

'God is in this' - Dolly Parton tells fans to 'keep the faith' during coronavirus pandemic
The country music legend believes God has a lesson for people in the present crisis.

Priest plays Amazing Grace full blast from his car to 'lift spirits' during coronavirus lockdown
With churches encouraged to get creative in reaching people during the coronavirus lockdown, one London pastor did just that by driving down a residential street and playing the classic hymn "Amazing Grace" at full volume from the back of his car.

Jesus is the same in every season, even a pandemic, says Matt Redman
Matt Redman is encouraging people to "sing unchanging truth" as coronavirus continues to spread around the world.

Justin Bieber broadcasts Sunday service to his 130 million Instagram followers
Millions of Christians around the world 'went to church' digitally over the weekend and it was no different for the Bieber household.

Justin Bieber says 'God, we trust you in these times' as he prays amid coronavirus crisis
Justin Bieber used his Instagram Live this week to lead his fans in prayer as much of the Western world has been shut down over coronavirus.

Coronavirus is 'not fake news', says gospel singer Sandi Patty after she tests positive
She is urging her fans to sit up and take note of the seriousness of the pandemic by doing what they can to stay at home and practise social distancing.

Katy Perry wins appeal in copyright dispute with Christian rapper
Marcus Gray, who raps under the name of AKA Flame, sued Perry for copyright infringement, claiming that her 2013 No 1 hit "Dark Horse" had taken the beat from his song, "Joyful Noise" featuring Lecrae, without his permission.

6-year-old girl teaches autistic brother 2 Timothy 1:7 to allay coronavirus fears
A young child's decision to follow the words of the Bible is inspiring others to choose faith over fear in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

A new hymn of comfort from Keith and Kristyn Getty
Keith and Kristyn Getty have penned a new hymn to bring a message of comfort and assurance in Christ during these challenging times.

Should Christians watch horror movies and TV shows?
Some Christians believe that scary movies are the work of the devil or at the very least they open up the door to him.

Christian NBA star Stephen Curry giving a million free meals to school kids affected by coronavirus outbreak
Many children from low income families rely on school to eat each day.

Jeremy Camp thanks fans for getting out to support his movie despite coronavirus
"I Still Believe", the movie about Camp's marriage to late wife Melissa, debuted at number one on its opening night.

Worship artist Steffany Gretzinger says motherhood has brought her closer to God
Gretzinger told the Deeper Worship Intensive conference that when she became pregnant with her daughter Wonder, she feared she might not have enough time to live fully for God. In the end, things worked out the other way round and she became even closer to God as a result of becoming a mother.

Prayer is 'the most important thing', says Mark Wahlberg
Ted star Mark Wahlberg is taking more time off from the gym these days, but one thing he's not leaving out of his busy schedule is his faith.

Ben Affleck sees 'something enormously beautiful' in Christian faith
Ben Affleck has spoken honestly about his "struggle" with belief and why he finds the teachings of Jesus "extremely powerful".

Billy Porter to play 'genderless' Fairy Godmother in Cinderella remake
"Magic has no gender," claimed the actor known for his tuxedo dresses.