Today is the first day of Ramadan, when devout Muslims observe a strict fast from sunrise to sunset. It is a time of heightened tension for many Muslims, as they cope with hunger and thirst—especially as, at this time of year in the Northern hemisphere, the days are very long. But what is this festival all about, and what should our attitude towards it be?... continue reading
Elisabeth Elliot, missionary, and wife of the martyr Jim Elliot, died on Monday 15th June, aged 88.... continue reading
Today politicians and pundits are lining up to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta and all it stands for—the rule of law, justice for all, human rights. It's even made it to the dizzying heights of being the Google Doodle for today.... continue reading
Jurassic World is out in cinemas today! To celebrate the long-awaited film, we've come up with a new info-graphic: From fossils to films: How do dinosaurs fit with the Bible?... continue reading
My Dad is my favourite man in the world, but I won’t be buying him a gift this Father’s Day.
On Mother’s Day, my mum—having successfully raised four children to adulthood—now basks in a bounty of flowers, chocolates and cards x 4. But come June, my father averages a measly 2.4 Father’s Day cards (and one of them probably a day late). So why the big difference?... continue reading
The further away a sin is from me, the easier it is for me to judge it in a way that’s biblical, ethical, uncompromising… and entirely hypocritical.
You probably find this, too—it’s part of human nature.... continue reading
I grew up a reading kid.
I was one of those rare dorks who, in my spare time, preferred to read business management books rather than spend a weekend at the lake with friends. And while that may have been just a LITTLE extreme, I’m still glad for my time spent with my nose between the pages in school.... continue reading
Describing God as “she” as well as “he”, as proposed by some influential Anglican clergy this weekend, is a popular idea—with only one problem.
Jesus.... continue reading
The most surprising thing about tomorrow’s FA Cup Final will happen before the first touch of the ball.
It’s the sight of 90 000 football fans (and some of the 11 million watching at home) singing along to a Victorian hymn, Abide with me. It’s a familiar tradition—but a peculiar one. And maybe it has something to teach us.... continue reading
It looks like the set of The Adams Family, and the similarity doesn't end there. Because this house in Gardener, Massachusetts, USA—which has been popping up all over social media in the last few weeks—is claimed to be one of America's most haunted house. It has featured on several ghost-hunter TV shows and has a history of deaths and alleged ghost sightings going back decades. Ownership has passed through several hands, as families have moved in, got spooked out, and left.... continue reading
