Easter may have passed, but some figures in the story stay with us long after the day itself. One of those is Simon of Cyrene - a man who appears for only a moment, says nothing, and then disappears. And yet, his story carries lessons we can hold onto all year round.
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on poor judges and famine through the lens of the book of Ruth.
The fruits of the Spirit are the virtues that are produced in the life of a believer through the work of the Holy Spirit.
Pentecost - a special day in the Christian calendar that many Christians may have heard of, but do not always fully understand. Yet Pentecost is incredibly important, because it is deeply connected to the work of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church.
There are certain words we use so often in church that we rarely stop to think about them. “Amen” is one of those words. But what does it actually mean and why do Christians say it?
Scripture repeatedly shows that God works through representatives, and the spiritual consequences of their actions often extend far beyond their individual lives.
The reality is we cannot fully trust ourselves. We are not always strong, faithful, or unwavering. Relying solely on ourselves is like building a house on shifting sand - it won’t hold (Matthew 7:24-27).
24 February is St Matthias’s Day. Matthias is known as “the 13th apostle”, but who was he and what do we know about him? This is the story …
Our faith in Jesus under trial requires a special kind of endurance. Are you weary of the suffering your faith keeps bringing into your life?
King David, the writer of many Psalms, knew this pain well. He faced trials, loneliness, and deep distress, yet he turned his heart toward God. Through his words, we see a man who struggled but found solace in God’s presence.
Our desires often extend beyond what is necessary. They grow into the urge to accumulate more than we need ‘just in case,’ to pursue comfort without sacrifice, or to display success and status.
In the midst of that pain, it can feel unbearably isolating, as though no one else truly understands what you carry. But what if you were not as alone as you feel? What if there is Someone who understands your grief more deeply than you ever could? (Psalm 34:18). A loving Father who looks upon you with compassion and longs to lift the weight you bear (Lamentations 3:32-33).
