'This is a story of a magnificent obsession: seeing the Saviour build his church amongst Arabic-speaking Muslims. It’s a story of our brothers and sisters who, against all odds, went where Christ was not named.' Greg Livingstone, founder, Frontiers In days of increased concern about terrorism an... (more)

In recent years, many Christian clergy, laity and mental health professionals have rediscovered the ancient practices of spiritual direction. Seen as a refreshing alternative to the techniques and limitations of modern psychology, such practices offer new insights for pastoral care. But many remain ... (more)

Prayer isn’t meant to be difficult. After all, it’s just about you and God having a chat. And like any chat, it can be about anything. God’s not just interested in the big things, like war and poverty, but about you, your life, what you’re up to. He wants to know what makes you tick, what gets you a... (more)

David Gatward looks at the little things that happen during Advent in this collection of thoughts and prayers for teenagers and young adults.

Time Out offers a collection of ideas, thoughts, questions, challenges and prayers which will help you take some time out and say a prayer. All that’s required is an open mind, a willingness to learn and a little time.

A rundown through Advent for teenagers Have you forgotten what Advent is all about - why Jesus was born in a dark, damp and smelly stable, surrounded by animals, his teenage mum and a father whose trade was about as tough as they come? It's time to take a fresh look at what this truly great s... (more)

Lent? Isn't that about giving up things you rather like, such as chocolate or buying shoes, eating lots of pancakes and expensive chocolate eggs? Er, no it's not. It's actually the 40 days before Easter when Christians think about their faith and rededicate themselves to God. Simple. Lent is about... (more)

Does anyone like Monday mornings? The weekend's over and a week of work lies ahead. Days filled with traffic jams, deadlines, grumpy photocopiers, meetings, coffee breaks, e-mails . . . it's not surprising that most of us would rather stay in bed and hide, than get up and face work. It's easy to for... (more)