Life

Research shows mental and emotional benefits of faith
Regular church attendance is generally good for emotional wellbeing, according to a new study.

7 practical tips for sharing your faith as a Christian
How can we better communicate our faith and extend genuine invitations to church? Here are seven practical tips to help.

The Bible and food: why it's so much more than eating
Eating - and eating together - is never a side note in the biblical story. It is one of the ways God forms community, renews covenant, and reveals Himself.

The history behind the first Welsh Bible and its connection to Queen Elizabeth I
The Welsh language has had the whole Bible since 1588. This is the story …

Bridging the generational gap: what we can learn from Paul's relationship with Timothy
The relationship between the Apostle Paul and Timothy offers a powerful lens for understanding how different generations can walk - and work - together despite their differences.

12 Bible verses to put you in a good mood
These aren't just feel-good sayings, they're divine promises that speak to every situation.

Young people increasingly open to faith and God, research finds
"The time is now. It is urgent," said lead researcher Laura Hancock.

On the meaning of sacrifice in Judaism
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster explains the Jewish perspective of sacrifice in the Old Testament, particularly through the accounts of Jephthah and Micah.

Hundreds gather for mass baptism at Bournemouth Beach during heatwave
At the weekend, amid a prolonged heatwave, 92 people were baptised in the sea beside Boscombe Pier in Bournemouth during a public ceremony attended by hundreds of people.

What does true freedom look like?
In today’s world, “freedom” is often defined as the ability to act, speak, or think however we want. But Scripture offers a radically different, and far deeper, understanding of freedom.

7 simple ways to stay close to God when you're on holiday
Here are 7 simple, meaningful ways to stay connected to God - no matter where you are.

What was the Welsh Revival and why should you know about it?
The Welsh Revival of 1904 was anything but quiet, leading to the worldwide Pentecostal and charismatic movements. This is the story …

Was Michael Jackson searching for salvation before the end?
Questions around Michael Jackson’s faith have resurfaced following music producer Rodney Jerkins’ recent claim that the singer accepted Christ shortly before his death.

On striving for destiny
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on Numbers, leadership and destiny.

Divorce at 50-year low despite liberalising reforms
The Marriage Foundation has welcomed figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), saying they show that marriages are the strongest they have been for 50 years.

Who were the Anabaptists?
This year is the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Anabaptist movement - a chapter in Christian history that is not so well known.