British Isles
Friday, 13 December 2019 09:20
Intercessor Focus: new ministers, new season
We do not know who will be ministers in Boris Johnson’s new cabinet, but we can pray that it will be God who develops and reshapes it and its various offices. May each department reflect His…
Thursday, 12 December 2019 23:50
Christmas cards 'deeply offensive'
The owner of a card company has said Christmas is not just about religion after producing a range of cards which mock Christianity. One card reads, ‘Mary just needs to admit she slept with someone else’.…
Thursday, 12 December 2019 23:46
Catholic politician sues Lib Dems
Just days after Robert Flello, a practising Roman Catholic, was selected to stand for the Lib Dems for this week's general election, he was stood down and told by party officials that his views on abortion…
Thursday, 12 December 2019 23:43
CofE Christmas advert
On 8 December the Church of England released its 2019 Christmas Advertisement, putting real-life stars at the heart of its campaign to invite people to church this Christmas. Dragons, talking carrots, and ET all vie for…
Thursday, 12 December 2019 23:41
Chemists demand clarity on cannabis-related goods
Cannabidiol (CBD) is not marketed as medicinal cannabis. It does nott have a psychoactive element, and some studies indicate that it helps to control childhood epilepsy. Other people think it helps them too. Non-medicinal CBD is…
Thursday, 12 December 2019 23:39
Christians urged to 'work within their means' this Christmas
A study by the British Retail Consortium predicts an additional £2billion in seasonal shopping compared to last year, and expects the average household to spend over £500 this Christmas. Becky Denharder, for Care for the Family,…