Living

Peace in turbulent times: 12 Bible verses to anchor your soul

It's easy to feel overwhelmed, helpless, or even afraid when the world seems to spin out of control. But as believers in Christ, we are not left to face these storms alone.

The three symbols of the Holy Spirit in the Bible and what they mean

Neil Rees

There are three common symbols of the Holy Spirit which are wind, fire, and the dove.
You are the light of the world and the salt of the earth: the power of Christian distinctiveness

Obianuju Mbah

As a Christian, there may be times when you feel small, powerless, or even question your place in the world. You may ask yourself, “What difference do I make?”
Leviticus: the joyful middle book of the Torah

Irene Lancaster

If you think of the Book of Leviticus, joy may not be the first adjective that springs to mind! Laws, injunctions, severity, do's and dont's, everything in fact that most ‘sensible’ people have discarded.
Why Christian hope is different from all other hopes

Obianuju Mbah

Even in all this darkness, one question remains: without hope, what are we living for?
Reflections on Exodus and redemption

Irene Lancaster

Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster explains the meaning of Pesach and the Seder for Jews.
What is the Trinity and why is it so important in Christianity?

Obianuju Mbah

A recent study revealed a startling truth: that only 11% Americans overall and just 16% of self-identified Christians believe in the Trinity. This is deeply concerning because the Trinity is not some optional or secondary belief in Christianity; it's foundational.
We give because He first gave

Obianuju Mbah

But God never meant for us to hoard our blessings.
Indian archbishop warns Church in India to act before faith fades

Christian Today staff writer

A retired Catholic archbishop in India has warned Church leaders to listen more closely to young people and take steps to strengthen the faith, before it’s too late.
Remember you are dust: a Lent reflection

Martin Davie

Lent reminds us of our need to ask for God’s help.
The PALM in my hand!

Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ

Can there be a Palm Sunday without the ‘participation of people’? Surely not! We the people, the crowd, finally recognize Jesus! We see in him the ‘prophet’, the Messiah, the Saviour we are longing for!
Why do some Christians fast during Lent?

Neil Rees

During Lent many Christians use the time to fast something. This is the story ...