Life

William Blake: The Christian prophet determined to open our immortal eyes
William Blake: The Christian prophet determined to open our immortal eyes

On Sunday, hundreds of people gathered in a damp, London cemetery called Bunhill Fields for the unveiling of a gravestone.

It's personal: What I learned about God from a helpdesk
It's personal: What I learned about God from a helpdesk

God wants us to know we are not alone and he often does that through others.

St Lawrence: The Christian martyr who died telling a joke
St Lawrence: The Christian martyr who died telling a joke

Today is the feast day of St Lawrence (225-258), one of the earliest Christian martyrs and one of the few who died telling a joke.

Language lessons: Why is learning to speak Christian so hard?
Language lessons: Why is learning to speak Christian so hard?

None of us grows up speaking 'Christian' as a native. It's a language that has to be learned.

Cathedral cat immortalised in stone
Cathedral cat immortalised in stone

A stray cat that wandered into a London cathedral a decade ago has been immortalised in the building's stone renovations, the first addition in 200 years.

What is my calling? How to discern without a burning bush
What is my calling? How to discern without a burning bush

A while ago I listened to a sermon about saying 'yes' to God's call in which the pastor asked us how we would respond if we had a burning bush moment.

The ministry of wellbeing: How beauty therapy and chillout zones are changing lives
The ministry of wellbeing: How beauty therapy and chillout zones are changing lives

With a team of volunteers, Sarah Milligan runs two Wellbeing clinics that cater for hundreds of people who are struggling with mental health and emotional needs.

'All things work together for good' – but a ruptured appendix?
'All things work together for good' – but a ruptured appendix?

Many of my lovely and well-meaning Christian friends suggested my illness was God's way of slowing me down and causing me to rest.

How consolidation can equate to effective debt relief
How consolidation can equate to effective debt relief

(Partner Post) There are many people these days who are struggling with high levels of debt.

Finding the perfect fashion gift for a Christian loved one
Finding the perfect fashion gift for a Christian loved one

(Partner Post) Buying gifts for people can be difficult at the best of times so if you are purchasing a gift for a Christian loved one, you may be struggling with regards to what you should buy.

Growing children in faith: How to read Scripture as a family
Growing children in faith: How to read Scripture as a family

Last week I met an inspirational lady who survived a prison camp because of the way she clung to the truths she had memorised from Scripture.

August 6, 1945: A prayer for Hiroshima Day
August 6, 1945: A prayer for Hiroshima Day

On August 6, 1945, the Little Boy atomic bomb was dropped from the US Air Force B-29 bomber Enola Gay on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.

Tarot, palm readings are idolatry, says Francis

Tarot cards and palm readings are idolatrous, according to Pope Francis, and should be shunned alongside other modern 'idols'.

God's glue: How the Bible teaches us to repair the world
God's glue: How the Bible teaches us to repair the world

What does 'utter adherence' mean exactly for daily life in Britain in 2018?

Sudden storms and broken branches: Why discipleship is about peace, not safety
Sudden storms and broken branches: Why discipleship is about peace, not safety

We need to learn not to wait for the perfect day. Not to wait for the clouds to pass and the waters to calm, but to grab each other by the hands, and ask our Rock for the courage to jump anyway.

Finding ways to reduce your debt
Finding ways to reduce your debt

(Partner Post) Many people are left without enough money to cover their essential costs as a result of their high debt levels, which can cause huge issues.