It is often assumed, that by the fact a woman has made the decision to have and abortion she “must suffer and deserves to suffer” - after all it was her own choice.

The warning is clear - if you really must have a faith, keep it private. But there is no such thing as private faith.

The item is now adorned with new packaging, which it didn’t have before! And my memory had an exact mental image of that bottle which did not correspond to the reality.

It is not the Triumph which is the problem, but how we treat it.

We judge our experiences in the light of the Bible, not the other way around. That is the difference between evangelical faith and mysticism.

Present the object of faith better, don’t just pressure people to have better faith.

The Brazilian physicist defends “a complementary approach to knowledge, especially on questions where science cannot provide a final answer”.

Practical steps for strengthening the church.

Paul Copan, Chair of Philosophy and Ethics at Palm Beach Atlantic University, analyses why people leave the faith, and how they find reasons to return.

Moses is silent, then acts on what he hears from the Lord, and so experiences one of the most remarkable deliverances the world has ever seen (Exodus 14:19-31).

Maybe we should think about our own motivation for praying for healing for others; is there a risk that we are praying for healing for a loved one because that might make our life a little easier?

“Christian history is often just a cultural decoration”, says German theologian Evi Rodemann in response to a Pew Research survey which confirms the rapid decline of Protestantism.

Envy is the best friend of pride.

“Dear Bigots, you can’t spread your religious hate here. End of sermon”, read government-paid posters on public transport.

Athletes in Action film “Struggle and Triumph” shows how the faith of Olympians Lauryn Williams, Daniel Dias, Li Yan and Wilson Kipsang helps them to overcome the struggles and find their true identity in Christ.

Did you know that a small group of Spaniards wrote a confession of faith in London after being exiled from their country?

A debate about science and faith between Oxford Emeritus Professor of Mathematics John Lennox and Oxford Emeritus Professor in Chemistry Peter Atkins. Moderated by journalist Justin Brierley.

Newspaper ‘El País’ witnesses how members of rival gangs worship together in an overcrowded prison. “We feel free, when Christ opens your heart there is no turning back”.

For a long time, the main thrust of politics with respect to religion was separation of Church and state. In our secularised multi-religious society, the question is: how can churches contribute to the common good in society?

When we respond in faith to God’s prompting, who knows how far the influence of our actions will go?

O’Bros win title of best emerging band with powerful live shows. Maxi and Alex: “The world needs Jesus”.

Most administrative prosecutions end in punishment. Many are prosecuted for sharing their faith on the street. “Believers go out to share their faith less often, and give out publications or invitations less openly”.

The leader of the Anglican Communion Justin Welby says “all Christians are filled with the Holy Spirit, Paul is perfectly clear about that in Romans, so every Christian is a charismatic, in one sense”.

EEA Hope for Europe Prayer Network writes a prayer for 2019.

“There is great richness and diversity among Evangelicals, which needs to be celebrated and not only be a cause for concern”.