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Life and death at the end of Genesis

Irene Lancaster

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster offers her insights into the final chapters of Genesis.

I love Jesus, but do I need church?

Obianuju Mbah

The truth is: you need the church, and the church needs you.
What we don’t know about Christmas

Neil Rees

Every Christmas people are bombarded with images of the Nativity in Christmas cards, the lyrics of songs and Nativity plays. Yet many of the images embedded in our minds are pure tradition. In fact, there is a lot that we do not know. This is the story …
The mystery of the Wise Men

Neil Rees

Every Christmas people are bombarded with images of the Nativity in Christmas cards, the lyrics of songs and Nativity plays. Yet many of the images embedded in our minds are pure tradition. In fact, there is a lot that we do not know. This is the story...
Who was the historical King Herod?

Neil Rees

At Christmas time we read about King Herod who ruled Judea at the time of Jesus’s birth, and he is the villain of many Nativity plays. But King Herod was a real historical character. This is the story …
The little-known history of the X in Xmas

Neil Rees

X comes from Χριστός, that it has been used in Christian writing for centuries, and that it points to the very heart of what Christmas is about.
Why Jesus is the true meaning of Christmas

Obianuju Mbah

The very word ‘Christmas’ comes from ‘Christ’s Mass,’ which is a service celebrating the birth of Christ. It is the time to reflect on the entrance of the Messiah, our Lord and Saviour, into the world.
12 Bible verses to rejoice in this festive season and always

Obianuju Mbah

As the festive season gets underway, we look forward to moments of laughter, smiles, and the warmth of good company.
What is Advent Sunday and why do churches mark it?

Neil Rees

The fourth Sunday before Christmas is called Advent Sunday. It falls at the start of December, or sometimes as in 2025, at the end of November. In churches of many denominations, Advent marks the coming of the Christmas season. This is the story …
Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: Goodness that embodies righteousness and truth

Obianuju Mbah

In the world, we tend to view goodness in relative terms — comparing ourselves to others with thoughts like, “At least I’m not as bad as they are,” or even confidently declaring, “I’m a good person,” or “He’s a good guy,” as though goodness were measured by human standards.
Lessons from Old Testament figures: Joshua

Obianuju Mbah

Many Christians today may look at the Old Testament and view it as irrelevant — a collection of ancient laws, ...
Work as worship: seeing our daily labour as a gift from God

Obianuju Mbah

From the very beginning, God designed work as a blessing, not a burden. Before sin entered the world, Adam was already tending the garden (Genesis 2:15). Work wasn’t punishment — it was purpose.