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Why Jesus is the true meaning of Christmas

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.
Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: joy in every season

Obianuju Mbah

In a world filled with exhaustion, anxiety, and endless striving, joy can feel like something reserved for the lucky few — those whose lives seem easy, or whose prayers have already been answered. But biblical joy is not that fragile.
Spiritual warfare: who is the enemy and how do we overcome him through Christ?

Obianuju Mbah

Our greatest battles are not fought with people or circumstances, but with unseen powers seeking to distort truth, sow fear, and draw us away from God.
The final song of Moses

Irene Lancaster

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the significance of the Song of Moses in Deuteronomy 32.
How to prepare for the storms of life

Anita Laryea

Christian endurance begins with the opposite foundation - ‘blessed are the poor in spirit’; ‘when I am weak then I am strong.’ Christian endurance begins with a revelation in the embrace of our own brokenness and weakness.
His kind of beautiful: redefining beauty through God’s eyes

Obianuju Mbah

Take a moment and look around at creation - the oceans, mountains, flowers, and the sky. Have you ever looked at any part of nature and thought 'that’s ugly'? Probably not.
7 practical tips for sharing your faith as a Christian

Obianuju Mbah

Inviting someone to church doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, all it takes is a casual and sincere question like, “Would you like to come to church with me this Sunday?”