Life

From rock bottom to ring redemption: How born-again Ben found new life in church boxing
Ben Cookson's philosophy is simple: faith, fitness, and fellowship can go hand in hand.

Who was St Cuthberga and why is she important?
Cuthberga was a former Anglo-Saxon Queen turned religious leader, who was a woman of deep faith and learning who died 1,300 years ago. This is her story …

Jen Hatmaker says she's on a break from church
The 51-year-old writer and podcaster, who built a platform of more than 1.5 million followers, claimed she’s maintaining a relationship with Jesus but no longer feels at home within institutional Christianity.

Embracing the beauty of change in autumn
Just as God ordains the rhythms of nature, He also ordains the seasons of our lives (Daniel 2:21).

How Christians responded to the end of World War Two in 1945
Eighty years ago, VJ Day was celebrated by Christians across the land but not many people know that it wasn’t until 2 September 1945 that Japan signed the official instrument of surrender. This is the story …

Abortion leads to increased risk of depression and serious mental health issues among women
Women who have abortions face an “increased risk of mental health-related hospitalization” compared to those who carry their pregnancies to term, according to a recent study.

Who cares about integration?
Churches are doing lots of great work to help asylum seekers integrate into British society - and the government is paying attention, even if the mainstream media isn't.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement highlights young people’s desire for lasting love, says Marriage Foundation
“This is wonderful news for the happy couple and further proof, if it were needed, that the vast majority of young people aspire to marry."

Isaiah and the double comfort of God
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster explains the 'double comfort' of God in Isaiah - and what it has to do with justice.

Wikipedia co-founder joins traditionalist Anglican Church following conversion to Christianity
“There are no perfect denominations," says Larry Sanger after deciding to join the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA).

Pastor reveals what happened when he shared the Gospel with Ozzy Osbourne
“He immediately turned to the Gospels … and even made the comment, ‘I can understand this.’”

Why online learning deepened my theological life
When I first enrolled in an online Bible study course, I wasn’t expecting it to be life-changing. In fact, I had my doubts.

As pastors burn out, a new book offers a way back to wholeness
Behind the pulpits, beneath the sermons, and beyond the public personas, many pastors are burning out—emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.

Celebrating 250 years of the Manx Bible
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the Manx Bible. This is the story …

Alistair Begg stands by LGBT wedding advice but reveals hurt over Christians friends who turned on him
Alistair Begg said it was "distressing" that some Christian friends publicly renounced him without ever picking up the phone to talk to him first.

Why is Jesus the only way?
While many are curious about Jesus and willing to hear the gospel, they often see Him as just one option among many possible and equal pathways to God.