Articles
Thursday, 21 December 2017 15:13
Looking forward to 2018
In 2017 we have witnessed miracles and seen suffering. But as we look ahead to 2018, we remember and proclaim that God is sovereign over every corner of the globe! He alone is the hope of…
Thursday, 21 December 2017 15:11
BBC New Year ‘religious resolution’
A BBC review published on 20 December found religious people ‘poorly presented or satirised’ by the corporation, and suggests programming that ‘better reflects the UK’. BBC proposes to include religious themes in popular dramas and soaps…
Thursday, 21 December 2017 15:09
Friday Focus: reaching out at Christmas
So it is only three days to go until the big day! It can be so easy to be caught up in the frenetic activity, getting everything ready for those we know, that we can often…
Thursday, 21 December 2017 15:07
Christmas, children and divorce
Christmas can be financially or emotionally stressful for some families, ‘I married the wrong person’ can be a cry for help when it comes from a person unable to cope with stresses this time of year.…
Thursday, 21 December 2017 15:04
Internet shopping on Christmas Day
The Bishop of Chelmsford has called for a crackdown on internet shopping on Christmas Day, after plans for major sales for that day. Stephen Cottrell said he would support laws to allow only essential services during…
Thursday, 21 December 2017 15:01
Christmas and Christian creeds
The approach to Christmas is a perfect time to reflect upon the true nature of the babe of Bethlehem. It is fashionable these days, at least in some circles, to downplay doctrinal distinctions and credal formulations…