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Who was St Matthew and what do we know about him?
21 September is St Matthew’s Day. But who was St Matthew and what do we know about him? This is the story …
Not an insult, but a reminder of God’s grace: why are we sinners?
The Bible doesn’t expose our sin to crush us—it exposes it to point us to the only cure
Americans are deeply confused about sin, new study finds
A new national survey has found that most Americans remain deeply confused about the nature of sin, with many rejecting biblical definitions and even refusing to call themselves “sinners.”
New study highlights key reasons pastors leave ministry
Resentment within the family proved damaging
Humanist weddings may outnumber Protestant ones in Northern Ireland
Catholic and civil weddings remain the most popular but humanist ceremonies are becoming increasingly common.
The good news about repentance
It's such a loaded word but, when properly understood, it's the pathway to joy.
JK Rowling says she has a 'God-shaped vacuum' inside her heart
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has opened up about her religious beliefs and acknowledged that she has a "God-shaped vacuum" in her heart that she could take to the grave.
Multiple sexual partners a turn off for men and women, study finds
More important than the raw number of previous partners was the full picture of an individual's sexual history.
How a Glasgow church helped shape Belle and Sebastian’s early years
Stuart Murdoch, frontman of the internationally acclaimed indie band Belle and Sebastian, has credited a Church of Scotland congregation with playing a decisive role in his musical journey.
Short film series helps young people explore Jesus and life's big questions
HOPE engages with the hopelessness and yet openness to faith shaping the lives of many Gen Z today.
What is the significance of harvest for Christians?
During the start of autumn, it is common that British churches hold a Harvest Festival. The form of the modern Christian harvest festival dates to Victorian times, but the principle behind it has a biblical basis. This is the story …
The Christian conversion and the invention of the English
The Church played an important role in the origin of ‘Englishness’.
When thoughts speak louder than words: a biblical reflection on telepathy
Imagine if people could hear your thoughts without you ever saying a word.
What is Creationtide and why does it matter?
At its heart, this season is a call to return to the biblical vision of creation as God’s gift and humanity’s responsibility - a reminder to Christians that caring for the natural world is not an optional extra, but central to our faith.
Combatting unhealthy fear
The only way to combat unhealthy fear is with healthy fear.
A third of American Christians don't believe they're sinners
“If we no longer see sin, how can we understand our need for a Saviour?” said Dr George Barna, responding to the research.