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What the Bible says about being religious

The Bible has some interesting, and for some people surprising, things to say about being religious. This is the story...

The comfort and consolation in Isaiah

Irene Lancaster

The Book of Isaiah has probably never been surpassed. For many it is their favourite part of the Bible. The prophet Isaiah lived in the 8th century BCE and was adviser to a number of Judean leaders, including King Hezekiah.
The little known story of the Bible's female prophets

Neil Rees

When we think of the great prophets of the Bible most of them are men, and in an ancient patriarchal society maybe that is to be expected, but we should not overlook all the great female prophets too.
Who wrote the Epistle of James and why is he important?

Neil Rees

The Epistle of James is often overlooked, but it was written by one of the most important people in the New Testament. This is the story ...
Who were the tribes of Israel?

Neil Rees

The first use of the name Israel in the Bible is in Genesis 32:28 when it is given as another name for Jacob. Jacob was the younger of twin sons born to Isaac and Rebecca, and Isaac was the second son of Abraham.
What is the Great Commission and why is it important?

Neil Rees

Perhaps we should think of today's world as pre-Revival rather than post-Christian.
How can God's plan include both Christ's sacrifice and Satan's survival?

Duncan Williams

The question of why God allowed the death of His only Son, Jesus Christ, for the redemption of humanity's sins while seemingly allowing the continued existence of His adversary, Satan, is a profound theological conundrum that many believers encounter on their faith journey.
Father Stan Swamy: "I am not a silent spectator!"

Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ

Fr. Stan Swamy was indeed a Courageous Prophet who walked the talk!! Today, he challenges us all never to be silent spectators in the midst of growing injustices, impoverishment and gross violations of human rights all around us!
Seven insights from Scripture to inspire us as the world seems to grow more dangerous

Heather Tomlinson

Everywhere we turn there is bad news, even apocalyptic warnings that Western civilisation is coming to an end. Many people are expressing fear and anger about world events and politics. Yet the Bible promises us peace - in our hearts, if not in the world around us.
On your feet

Shireen Bhatia

Feet are vital – over an average lifetime we walk between 75,000 and 100,000 miles – and any problem with them seriously affects our life. It's hardly surprising, then, that the Bible makes 162 references to feet in the Old Testament, and 75 in the New Testament.
From OnlyFans to Jesus

Heather Tomlinson

Many Christians celebrated when two Onlyfans girls turned from porn to Christ recently, but why have they been met with a barrage of criticism online?
The story of the women of Pentecost

Neil Rees

Women played an important role at the original Pentecost, which St Peter felt obliged to explain to the crowds. This is the story ...