Amish communities generally hold their worship services in German, even though many do not speak that language. Reading the Bible independently is often discouraged. Failure to follow the ordnung can result in shunning or exclusion from the community.

On the 80th anniversary of his death, his message and his words continue to stand the test of time, and resonate with more authority than ever before.

Silence in the midst of suffering is not a judgment of condemnation, but a purification of faith.

When we assess evil, we always take the position of the judge who observes what is happening. Our problem is that our criteria are always flawed.

Dominican veteran player Al Horford became a key part of the victory. He thanked God in Spanish as he received the trophy. Head coach Joe Mazzulla also spoke clearly about his Christian faith.

Joseph and Mary face the stigma of sin because the child was Jesus, the One who would save His people from their sin, Immanuel, God with us.

The Maltese are proud of their Christian heritage stretching back to Paul’s shipwreck on their island. How might God want to turn the ‘raging storms’ presently buffeting Europe and the Middle East into the advance of his kingdom?

Sometimes an act of grace to someone who has wronged us can save not just their life, but ours.

Pete Lupton, of the Czech Christian ministry NePornu: “The gospel offers grace to those hooked”.

This is the message to be celebrated on this day: the joy of knowing that the power of the grave has been defeated by the Lord of Life.

The emerging evangelical movement was one of the most active driving forces in mobilising Spanish society against slavery in Cuba and Puerto Rico.

John Newton, a former slave trader who became a pastor, presented his well-known hymn in 1773 to help his congregation understand 1 Chronicles 17:16-17.

Every 31 October, the beginning of the Protestant Reformation is commemorated around the world. Wittenberg in Germany was the place were Martin Luther's 95 theses were first read.

Many of us still live under the spell that says we get saved by faith, but then will grow by self-stirred effort. 

District Six of Cape Town became famous for the inhumane uprooting of the Khoi, for taking down their houses and for closing their church.

A historical sketch of the Nature-Grace interdependence (III)

We can glibly confess that He is Lord of all, but do we really believe it? Can we see God’s hand of common grace at work in the public spheres, outside church circles? 

A historical sketch of the Nature-Grace interdependance (II)

You are one of them. It would be good to prayerfully consider what this might mean for how you present yourself and the message,

Let’s get down to the foundations and make sure our view of God, ourselves, sin, and living in response to God’s grace is all as biblical as it can be. 

In an in-depth interview, British pastor and author Sam Allberry analyses the debates around sexual identity, freedom of speech, marriage, and abuse in Christian contexts. Watch the video.

We are the bride of Christ, He won our hearts and we are His. We are invited to live with our gaze fixed on Him and our every move lived in response to His loving leadership. 

On 31 October the Protestant Reformation is commemorated around the world, just over five centuries after Luther nailed his 95 theses in Wittenberg (Germany).

A declaration of the Committee of Evangelical Teachers in Italy (CIEI) about the Global Compact on Education promoted by Pope Francis and signed by representatives of various religions.

As we love one another earnestly, we will benefit from each other’s grace, generosity and gifting.