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Prisoners find freedom through Scripture when jail door slams behind them

Bibles provided by you are being snapped up by prisoners almost as soon as they arrive in prison libraries.

The song of a deaf boy disowned by his father

Head of Supporter Relations, Tom Newbold, reflects on his recent visit to the only school for the deaf in eSwatini.

Does the Bible contain 'antisemitic texts'?

Is the Bible antisemitic? According to the way a disturbing incident on the London Underground on Friday was reported by the media, yes it is.

Pray for schools

With children, teachers and parents preparing for the start of the new school year, Back to School Sunday and Education Sunday are brilliant opportunities to pray for schools and for the next generation.

First meal on the moon: how Buzz Aldrin took communion (and why NASA hushed it up)

Almost everyone knows Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first people to stand on the moon. Almost everyone knows what Armstrong said: 'That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.' But how many know...

What does the Bible say about the moon?

This day in 1969 marked the beginning of the most extraordinary voyage in human history. The best brains in the US, billions of dollars and the remarkable courage of three men – Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins...

Welcoming the stranger: What does the Bible say about refugees?

Today marks the beginning of Refugee Week, when we're encouraged to think about people who leave their homes and embark on often dangerous journeys to strange lands.

What the Bible has to say about inequality

A new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies says some people are earning vast amounts of money while others are under extreme financial pressure. What might the Bible have to say on the matter? Mark Woods explores.

Dying Matters: What the Bible says about death

Dying Matters Awareness Week aims to get us talking about dying, death and bereavement. What does the Bible have to say about these things? Mark Woods explores.

What happened on Good Friday?

‘Easter Sunday’ is obvious – it’s when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. But what about ‘Good Friday’ – what’s so good about it?

How would a biblical writer respond to the image of a black hole?

In light of the first images of a black hole, Mark Woods explores the beauty of space, and how the Bible can help give expression to our response.

What does the Jeremiah 11.11 reference in the film 'Us' mean?

Jordan Peele’s horror film Us has been terrifying UK audiences for the last couple of weeks. One of its key motifs is a Bible verse – Jeremiah 11.11. It first appears on a cardboard placard, and 11.11 keeps coming back...
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