Robinson Crusoe does not present historical facts but creates a powerful metaphor that continues to give pause for thought today.
Are our emotions and feelings, our explosive characters or our desires more authentic than our responsibilities?
Western Christians can sometimes come across as believing that they have a superior and better developed approach to work and leadership. But does the Bible actually lean towards a Western set of values or those reflected in the Global South?
“We have the opportunity now to play a key role in ending an institution that for too long has failed to live up to core Christian principles”, thinks Heather Beaudoin.
A closer look at one of Jesus' problematic grandmothers.
Noah was prepared to engage in a 100-year building project on the basis of a warning from God about things that he had not seen and could not yet see.
In the Church, non-authoritarian servant leadership does not mean defaulting to democratic or congregational rule but a ‘true theocracy’ that acknowledges the priesthood of all believers.
A one-minute film showing several believers reciting the Lord's Prayer has gone viral after cinemas in the UK decided to ban it. The Church of England encourages to use the #justpray hasthag to share prayers worldwide.
Jesus left an established model only for those who are brave, be it men or women. A model for people who are not ready to fall into social trends propelled by discrimination or frustration.
A young company based in Barcelona (Spain) creates digital apps to share biblical stories with children, whilst supporting missionary projects.
Hefner built an empire on the basis of an alternative version of reality, creating what you might call a religion.
Does a secularised Europe have any real basis for faith in the core values stemming from the story which made Europe Europe in the first place?
God suffered death in the person of Christ to bring life not only to the defenceless, but also to those who think they are powerful just because they have grenades in their belt. Christ also died for the sinners of Daesh.
What are our hopes and aspirations for old age - if God allows us to reach that point in life? None of us can escape the ageing process: Outwardly we are wasting away, but inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
The heart of Charles Spurgeon's theology summed up in ten points.
“The righteous shall live by faith.” It represents the ultimate summary of the Reformation, as well as a synthesis of the Bible.
There are 61 languages with complete Bibles. Readers in English, Spanish and French have many more options than those living in Eastern European countries.
The moon, seen from the Earth and from space. Images captured by the NASA in 2015.
One of the marks of the Reformation was the impulse to translate the Bible into the vernacular languages of Europe, so that the ploughboy could sing its words as he followed the plough.
Studying nature cannot be left to scientists alone. What is required for wisdom is not only the detached rational enquiry of science but also the immersed, meditative contemplation of artists and poets.
Many Europeans are living like squatters in a house built on biblical concepts and revelation yet denying their debt to such foundations.
Finance is not a subject that gets dealt with much in church life or teaching, except perhaps occasionally in terms of personal debt and giving. Even less is said about how our Christian faith works out in practice when facing the challenges of running a business.
No longer is each day a struggle to work hard for Jesus, so that I can receive his approval. I know he accepts me because I have received his free gift of eternal life and grace.
Brazil is the country where more Bibles were distributed. The figures rise significantly in conflict countries like Syria and Ukraine.
When we react badly to a situation, do something that is wrong or mess up, how do we react? Cain’s example shows that we can either master sin, or we can let sin have us.
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