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The importance of time at Lent

J John Thu 3 Mar 2022 9:13 GMT

Lent reminds us of the coming Easter, the coming eternity and that, in the meantime, we must live our lives on the basis that we will be held to account for them.

Praying for the media reporting the war in Ukraine

Peter Crumpler | Wed 2 Mar 2022 11:43 GMT

Peter Crumpler shares a prayer for use in places of worship to support the vital work being done by the media in Ukraine – and also in Russia.
How can we pray for Ukraine?

Claire Musters | Sun 27 Feb 2022 8:35 GMT

The devastating and far-reaching impact of Putin's decision can cause us to feel bewildered and helpless. But now is the time for us to rise up in prayer for our brothers and sisters on the ground, writes Claire Musters.
Black Americans more certain than any other racial group that they're going to Heaven

Leonardo Blair | Sat 26 Feb 2022 13:45 GMT

The Bible assures Christians in Scriptures like John 3:16 "God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." According to the study, however, only 37% of Americans are sure they will be with God in Heaven, while 23% hope they get to Heaven.
Learning to forgive my husband's porn use

Cat Etherington | Thu 24 Feb 2022 10:21 GMT

I understand the devastating impact of sex addiction. Now I'm helping others find freedom, writes Cat Etherington, Director of Recovery at the Naked Truth Project.
For clergy, Covid-19 has brought both burnout and breakthrough

Elizabeth E Evans | Wed 23 Feb 2022 13:12 GMT

Some say they are exhausted. Some are thinking about quitting. Others, while they are weary and the future is uncertain, say the pandemic has also brought opportunities for ministry and growth.
Justin Bieber's new tour offers incentives for fans to do good, support nonprofits

Kathryn Post | Wed 23 Feb 2022 13:01 GMT

"We are excited to have this opportunity to connect with the Justin Bieber fan base," said Pastor Mike McBride, Live Free's national director.
Credibility of pastors waning as influence of Christianity loses cultural dominance: study

Leonardo Blair | Tue 22 Feb 2022 16:53 GMT

Fewer than half of American adults, including non-Christians, see pastors as "very reliable" when it comes to handling spiritual matters, and the share of pastors who believe the general public sees them that way is even lower, according to newly published data from Barna Research.
What did your church learn during lockdown?

Peter Crumpler | Tue 22 Feb 2022 12:33 GMT

What did we learn in the almost 24 months since the pandemic became part of our everyday lives?
I'm finally reading the Bible from cover to cover

Jason Gray | Mon 21 Feb 2022 5:52 GMT

I have a confession to make. It's a little embarrassing and some of you may think of me differently. I've been working up the courage, so here it goes. I have never read the Bible cover-to-cover.
Letting go of the need to control

Rachel Li | Mon 21 Feb 2022 5:50 GMT

What's more freeing than knowing that you're not in control?
Americans increasingly choosing secular over religious wedding ceremonies

Leonardo Blair | Sat 19 Feb 2022 14:01 GMT

Fifty years ago, religious marriage ceremonies were the norm. Most people got married to someone who shared their faith, and just a small fraction of husbands and wives were in relationships where no one practiced a religion.
Study reveals positive benefits of marriage for men

Jennifer Lee | Sat 19 Feb 2022 13:43 GMT

Married men are far more likely than their single counterparts to be satisfied with their social lives, according to new research.