Mary's Magnificat: the wait is over
Today, we do not wait for the Messiah to bring salvation. We wait for the Messiah to return, when He will reveal Himself fully as King and restorer of all creation.
Current page: life
More stories in life
-
The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas
The modern Christmas tree is a universal symbol that carries meanings both religious and secular. Adorned with lights, they promote hope and offer brightness in literally the darkest time of year for half of the world.
-
An Advent miracle: can we put ourselves in Joseph's sandals and trust in God against the odds?
For Joseph, there was no human solution to the problem, so God stepped in to create one.
-
Helping people find food, hope and faith during the cost of living crisis
The Message Trust's community groceries aren't just helping people practically. They're also offering people life skills, friendship and the chance to discover the ultimate source of hope - Jesus.
-
Hardship may come but don't worry, just prepare
There is something that we urgently need to come to grips with. The world is changing, and not for the best.
-
The challenge within 'peace to all men'
Friendship with the world is enmity with God. This means we will never be truly at peace with this fallen world while we live in it as light in darkness and as sheep sent among wolves.
-
Bringing warmth and light to London's homeless
"London's got everything, but it can be the loneliest place in the world," says former rough sleeper.
-
In praise of a quieter Christmas
Special, quieter, services at this time of year can give many people the chance to reflect and bring their grief, their worries and concerns to Jesus.
-
Watch out for the sheep: live animals bring spectacle and humour to Nativity scenes
Though they aren't mentioned in the Bible Christmas story, live animals have been part of nativity scenes since the 1200s. But sometimes things go awry, including a recent case of cows on the loose.
-
Lysa TerKeurst reflects on 'healing' after end of 29-year marriage
Proverbs 31 Ministries founder Lysa TerKeurst has reflected on the "healing" she's done over the last two years following the divorce from her husband of 29 years due to his infidelity and substance abuse issues.
-
Growth of religious 'nones' appears to be slowing: Gallup report
Americans who identify as religious unaffiliated appear to be slowing in their population growth, according to a recent analysis from the prominent polling organization Gallup.
-
Only half of UK Christians think it is important to share their faith with others
The survey also found that many know nothing about the Great Commission.
-
The power of a teapot life
As important as it is to have love flowing into us, it is also important to let it flow out.
Most Read
-
Why the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury may prove challenging
-
In these dire times for the Church, Paul's attitude and example in 2 Timothy are inspirational
-
Priests suspended after review into Church of England's abuse failings
-
Persecuted Christian children remembered on Red Wednesday
-
How the Bible unravels one of the strongest arguments for abortion
-
What is truth?
More News
-
What is truth?
-
How the Bible unravels one of the strongest arguments for abortion
-
Police action should be considered over CofE child abuse failings, says reviewer
-
Called beyond qualification: how God's strength shines through human weakness
-
Royal Mail's 2024 Christmas stamps capture snowy splendour of iconic UK cathedrals
-
Why are we so far away from what we read about in Acts?
