The Bible is not like our Western society. It does not glorify sex. But it certainly does not avoid it.

The father of the Real Madrid player refused to manage his son’s image rights in a tax haven. Christian faith is “important” to the family.

The situation of Christians in North Korea does not seem to have improved during this past year.

The story of pastor David Ortiz is a message of hope in the midst of barbarism. The power of God works in a way that is both real and supernatural.

We are totally vulnerable before him, whether we know it or not, he knows us. 

Simeon and Levi are lessons to us when we are tempted to use violence - physical or verbal – to bring about what we desire (or, worse still, what we think God desires).

These giants contemplate me scornfully from on high, looking at the little man at their feet in a monk-like silence. Who dares disturb their sleep?

Christian Surfers seeks to make the practice and culture of surfing consistent with the values of Jesus Christ. “This is about loving our neighbor and serving others”.

The Business Ministry Training took place in Málaga, to connect European ministries focused on the business world.

Barry Richards, on of the best South African cricket players once said: “I would have preferred to make fewer runs and more friends.”

The number of believers of Muslim background has increased radically in the Horn of Africa, despite the high costs associated with the decision of leaving  Islam to follow Christ whole-heartedly.

“Queen of Katwe” is the true story of Phiona Mutesi, an Ugandan girl who became a professional chess player, with the help of a Christian ministry which works with children in Africa.

A winner lives by his character, but that is not enough: he has to add training, concentration and physical condition to play in a team.

How many people have I seen over the years whose faith has been diluted, even extinguished, say, by a spouse who was not a believer, or by a business partner who did not share the same Christian values.

Am I actually / really competent at anything? / How does it feel to be a grown up?

Because of the paradoxical relationship between God’s freedom and human freedom, Christians need a robust “theology of surprise”.

Endurance is a beautiful word for an athlete, and for a Christian. God has not called us to conquer the world in five days.

A suggestion on how to deal with Halloween and other popular festivals.

The Evangelical Alliance United Kingdom has launched the Speak Up campaign to provide a clearer picture of the legal basis to talk about Jesus. Jurist Nancy Lefèvre (France) helped to start the initiative. 

Am I building my Babel? / Brick upon brick / Constructing an edifice / Of my own achievement.

The WEA Mission Comission Consultation was held in Panama, with the theme: Polycentric mission. One of the participants, Helder Favarin, shares his views of the gathering with Evangelical Focus.

The Evangelical Church of Castelldefels (Spain) leads “Imperfect”, a new restaurant to help people at risk of social exclusion.

More than 46,000 students attend Christian Union mission weeks in UK, and many become Christians. CU leaders are trained for it at the Forum, UCCF’s national training conference .

There is a place for patriotism and healthy national pride. But surely we should get nervous when British exceptionalism and nationalistic fervour get wrapped up in religious language.

Morning always comes. We live in darkness, but we live with hope. And our hope is God Himself.