Phil Starbuck faced a triple challenge when he became leader of Elim’s church in Ripley in early 2020. The congregation had scattered when the previous pastor left, the dated building …
Superstar Saka: I hold on to God’s promises
Arsenal superstar Bukayo Saka may only be 20, but he has already impressed with his performances both on and off the pitch. When he pulled on his England shirt to …
Comparison trap robs us of our identity
by Georgina Vernon We all know someone who has a beautiful home that looks like no one lives there! You know the type, where you walk around with your mouth …
Klopp: “Jesus’ death on cross the greatest act ever”
Liverpool FC manager Jürgen Klopp recognises that his outspoken Christian faith can be a double-edged sword when it comes to the cut-throat world of competitive sport. The Stuttgart-born manager told …
The church has a vital role in battling loneliness
by Dave Newton Perhaps a moment to ourselves is something many of us crave. In this fast-moving, connected society of ours, even a minute of solace or solitude can be …
The statement that’s stood for centuries
Just recently my granddaughter Laura who lives in Eastbourne sent me photos of an ancient church she had visited in the village of Westham in East Sussex, just near Pevensey …
Quarterback star Bryce gives honour to Jesus
The Bible story of David and Goliath had a modern replay in December when African-American and ‘under-sized’ quarterback Bryce Young lifted the Heisman Trophy, American college football’s highest individual honour. …
Prayer is prompting change within schools
by Lyndon Bowring CARE’s initiative Pray for Schools, led by my wife Celia, brings God’s blessing into the heart of the community. I asked her about it. What does Pray …
I beat stammer to broadcast for God
A radio presenter silenced by his stammer is celebrating the first anniversary of his unique Christian station. Gareth Cottrell struggled to speak as a child but overcame his stammer to …
The Lord freed me from drinking and deprivation
A Belfast woman who was set free from a vicious cycle of drinking and deprivation is now helping others find freedom. “I didn’t know how to look after babies,” says …