Mark 5:1-20 should be a happy story, given that Jesus deposes a demon and saves a man's life. But it's not. It's unsettling (and not only because pigs die). It exposes the ugly reality of evil – especially as Jesus expels it.
Jeff Lucas has a word of encouragement for Christians struggling with the pressures of life and the pandemic: remember what God has done for you.
There are several first-century women leaders to be found in the letters of Paul. Who were they and why are they significant?
Anyone who reads the New Testament may be baffled by the fact that almost every woman who surfaces in the gospel narratives is named Mary. From birth to the cross, Jesus' story can be mapped through his encounters with these women.
Trudy Makepeace was a mess until she met Jesus. Now free from drug addiction, she has a powerful message to share with others - that no matter what mess they are in, there is always hope with Jesus.
The great German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer learnt from experience how Christians should live in dark times.
Christian Today speaks to Tina English, author of new book, "A Great Place to Grow Old", about how the Church can care practically for older people.
Fuel the completion of your fast by praying, reading, worshiping, and listening to sermons on fasting. Have a prayer list available. It's a battle—a hunger strike against hell.
Crosby's accessible songs revolutionised Christian music, opening the way to simpler, gentler songs and so, ultimately, to 'gospel music' and modern worship songs.
The life of Amanda Smith was extraordinary: she travelled from being a black slave to becoming the first international woman evangelist.
It can feel somewhat irreverent to rant and rail at God, and yet that is precisely what the psalmists did.
People lack self-control. The Bible talks about the traits of a godly person who draws close to Christ and develops over time what are called "the fruit of the Spirit." There is a list of these in the Apostle Paul's letter to the Galatians. They are: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
