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The paradox of Augustus Caesar and the paradox of Jesus Christ

Tom Holland Sat 3 Apr 2021 9:00 BST

Bede recognised that the fulcrum of time was indeed to be identified with a point in Augustus Caesar's reign - the birth of Jesus, writes Tom Holland.

Why did God allow this to happen to us?

Gavin Lawrie | Tue 30 Mar 2021 12:14 BST

As excruciatingly difficult as it must be in the face of prolonged suffering, an answer to this question may never come.
Jesus' victory over death remains our steadfast hope

Rob James | Tue 30 Mar 2021 10:53 BST

Jesus has given us a glimpse of God's future and it is going to be infinitely better than anything we experience at the moment.
Why our greatest mental health challenge is still ahead

Simon Barrington | Tue 30 Mar 2021 10:53 BST

During this pandemic, our homes and relationships have been changed forever, and insecurity, uncertainty and anxiety have become daily companions as a result. With that in mind, re-entry into our post-lockdown world might be harder than we think, writes Kintsugi Hope's Simon Barrington.
The 'vaccine for fear' is a relationship with God

Staff writer | Mon 29 Mar 2021 12:21 BST

Christian women were encouraged to let go of their fears during the pandemic and trust in God at Jesus House's Uncommon Woman conference over the weekend.
A Bible-based approach to help people who have experienced trauma

Staff writer | Mon 29 Mar 2021 10:49 BST

The Bible's Society's new Navigating Trauma programme is rooted in mental health best practice and uses contextual Bible reading to help people explore what Scripture has to say about suffering, and God's relationship with those who have experienced trauma.
A prayer for when we have lost our way again

Enuma Okoro | Sat 27 Mar 2021 10:59 GMT

The following prayer by bestselling Nigerian-American author and speaker Enuma Okoro appears in A Rhythm of Prayer, the new prayer book curated by writer Sarah Bessey for all those feeling overworked, burnt out and in need of the peace and hope of God
Pesach: From the servitude of Egypt to service in the Promised Land

Irene Lancaster | Sat 27 Mar 2021 9:09 GMT

Jesus' sojourn in the desert when he faced evil forces was a type of Exodus for him – so what does this actually mean?
When the promise of spring is not enough

Jonathan Clark | Fri 26 Mar 2021 9:18 GMT

Surely the coming of the sun, warmth, re-growth in nature, and for many Easter and everything associated with it, must be heart-warming and mood lifting, yet for many all of this reinforces just how bad they are feeling inside, how isolated they are from those around them, and how much they are missing.
How women can take care of their mental health during the pandemic

Christian Today | Thu 25 Mar 2021 11:22 GMT

Dr Zoe Ekundare, a counsellor at Jesus House and part of its annual Uncommon Woman conference, speaks to Christian Today about the challenges of the pandemic for women but also the strength she has found in leaning on the Holy Spirit for help.
This pandemic has reminded us of what women are truly capable of

Catherine Adenrele Runsewe | Thu 25 Mar 2021 9:58 GMT

What has struck me the most during this pandemic has not been the suffering, although that has been great, it has been the resilience and strength many women have shown in the midst of trials, writes Catherine Adenrele Runsewe.
What does 'love your neighbour' look like in practice?

Rob James | Wed 24 Mar 2021 10:46 GMT

"Love your neighbour" is a well-known saying of course but our communities would be very much happier and healthier if we allowed it to shape the way we relate to each other.