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Favourite for new Bishop of London backed church thanksgiving services for same-sex couples
Favourite for new Bishop of London backed church thanksgiving services for same-sex couples

A bishop who called for celebration services for same-sex couples is favourite to be named the next Bishop of London in the coming days, Christian Today can reveal.

No more war: A 15-year-old orphaned in DRC's militia conflicts speaks out
No more war: A 15-year-old orphaned in DRC's militia conflicts speaks out

War is at the root of all the troubles. I knew some girls who joined the militia. They were my age, or even younger than me. They went off to battle to kill people.

George Bell review: Justin Welby refuses to apologise as row over 'innocent until proven guilty' rages
George Bell review: Justin Welby refuses to apologise as row over 'innocent until proven guilty' rages

The Archbishop of Canterbury is being urged to apologise for tarnishing the reputation of a deceased bishop without sufficient evidence he was guilty.

World Evangelical Alliance meets Pope Francis for religious freedom discussions
World Evangelical Alliance meets Pope Francis for religious freedom discussions

Pope Francis has met delegates from the World Evangelical Alliance including general secretary Bishop Efraim Tendero for a discussion majoring on issues of religious freedom and social justice.

George Bell verdict: Church's botched handling unfairly destroyed reputation of bishop
George Bell verdict: Church's botched handling unfairly destroyed reputation of bishop

The Church of England 'rushed to judgment' and smeared one its most revered figures in its botched handling of abuse allegations, a damning review today reveals.

'I am so lonely I sometimes want to die': The scandal that's a challenge to the Church
'I am so lonely I sometimes want to die': The scandal that's a challenge to the Church

I stumbled across loneliness. People in my congregation told me how they sometimes didn't see a living soul all week.

3 tips on how to teach your kids to pray
3 tips on how to teach your kids to pray

One of the responsibilities of Christian parents is to raise children who love to talk to God.

3 things only a Christian husband can do to his wife
3 things only a Christian husband can do to his wife

My fellow husbands, how we love our wives motivate them to come closer to God.

5 Bible verses to read at bedtime the night before Christmas
5 Bible verses to read at bedtime the night before Christmas

Many of us have been busy with good food, great gifts, fun with family and friends, and a break from work. Now, it's time to think of Christ, the very reason Christmas exists.

3 ways to grow in Christ-likeness this Christmas
3 ways to grow in Christ-likeness this Christmas

We've got to ask God for a heart that loves the people that He loves.

3 good and Godly ways to start the new year
3 good and Godly ways to start the new year

The New Year signals for us the start of another chapter in our lives.

5 Bible verses for everyone spending Christmas on their own and away from loved ones this year
5 Bible verses for everyone spending Christmas on their own and away from loved ones this year

Not everyone will be surrounded by the people they love at Christmas and for them, it could feel like a tough season rather than a joyous one.

3 promises couples expecting a baby can hold on to
3 promises couples expecting a baby can hold on to

Here are some of God's promises to you and your unborn children.

How would Jesus spend His New Year's Eve?
How would Jesus spend His New Year's Eve?

Many of us would throw a party. But would Jesus?

What to do if your Christmas plans fall through
What to do if your Christmas plans fall through

It's hard to understand why God allows our plans to get frustrated.

5 Bible verses we need to read before the year ends
5 Bible verses we need to read before the year ends

Here are some Bible verses we can use to evaluate and examine ourselves before the year ends.