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Many Christians are praying more during coronavirus pandemic
Many Christians are praying more during coronavirus pandemic

Many Christians are praying more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, new research by Barna has found.

The unexpected challenge of free time
The unexpected challenge of free time

There are many jobs, like thoroughly cleaning our houses, that still won't get finished because it was never the lack of time that was stopping us.

Church isn't about numbers, it's about investing in people and leaders, say Shawn Lovejoy and Judah Smith
Church isn't about numbers, it's about investing in people and leaders, say Shawn Lovejoy and Judah Smith

Looking back, Shawn Lovejoy says his church in its younger years was "a mile wide and an inch deep".

The church and the digital divide
The church and the digital divide

Children are being brought up on a diet of online learning and playing, whilst older generations may struggle to even open a browser. The church is a microcosm of this gap.

Going to church lowers risk of death 'from despair'
Going to church lowers risk of death 'from despair'

A study of the well-being of healthcare workers in the United States found that those who regularly attend worship services are at a lower risk of deaths related to alcohol, drugs, or suicide, known collectively as "deaths from despair."

Three secrets of the Psalms
Three secrets of the Psalms

It is often hard to put our thoughts and emotions into words. However, the Psalms do this for us.

A personal take on the 'new normal'
A personal take on the 'new normal'

It's not about pretending that it's all okay and putting on a brave face. It's about seeing that good can come during and through this time.

It's 'dumb' to flout social distancing measures, says TD Jakes
It's 'dumb' to flout social distancing measures, says TD Jakes

Bishop T.D. Jakes slammed Christians who flout social distancing guidelines as a demonstration of how their faith will protect them from the coronavirus as "foolishness" and "dumb."

Thousands call in to new free worship phone line
Thousands call in to new free worship phone line

Over 6,000 people called the Daily Hope dial-in worship service in the first 48 hours after it launched.

52 years of abortion in the UK: 9,446,068 lives lost since 1967 — one unborn baby every 3 minutes
52 years of abortion in the UK: 9,446,068 lives lost since 1967 — one unborn baby every 3 minutes

Almost 1 in 4 (24%) pregnancies in England and Wales now ends in abortion, according to the most recent figures.

What can we learn from death?
What can we learn from death?

Our prayer should be like Moses, that we might gain wisdom and learn lessons that will inform our days on earth.

God is using Covid-19 to 'prune the Church' - Francis Chan
God is using Covid-19 to 'prune the Church' - Francis Chan

God is using coronavirus to "prune the Church and cut off branches that aren't bearing fruit", Francis Chan has said.

Covid-19 is bringing families closer together - study
Covid-19 is bringing families closer together - study

While the coronavirus pandemic has thrown up many unexpected challenges this year, families appear to be flourishing, one study suggests.

Deathbed etiquette guidance offers advice on how to say goodbye to loved ones during pandemic
Deathbed etiquette guidance offers advice on how to say goodbye to loved ones during pandemic

The guide has been developed by the Centre for the Art of Dying Well, a project run by St Mary's University, London, to address some of the specific challenges arising from the strict social distancing measures preventing people from being by a relative's or friend's side.

How to stay peaceful during a storm
How to stay peaceful during a storm

It is time, people of God, to live out of peace and show the world what it looks like to rest during a huge storm.

Poll reveals mental health struggles during coronavirus lockdown
Poll reveals mental health struggles during coronavirus lockdown

Stringent social distancing measures are taking their toll on people, particularly those with children at home, a new survey by Gallup has found.