Poetry has always been an important part of my life. It has been a vital source of nourishment at certain times and seasons; although neglected at certain stages of my life, it keeps drawing me back like a magnet.
Dr Natalie Henley*, GFA World, shares her story. I always used to say the NHS was like the family business. My father was a GP, both my brothers are doctors, and my earliest memories involved being around hospitals, including joining in Christmas staff social events as a family and meeting…
Gyles Brandreth will present a BBC Radio 4 appeal in February to raise funds for Christian international disability charity CBM UK. The writer, broadcaster and former MP is a long-time supporter of the charity and will be appealing for funds to prevent avoidable blindness in the world’s poorest places.
Zondervan Hardcover ISBN 978-0310128687 £17.99 320 pages I have enjoyed hearing Tim Keller’s sermons and reading/reviewing his books. When I did a masters’ degree thesis on contemporary idols, I used Tim Keller’s ministry at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan as a case study. It is, therefore, something of a treat…
An Essex-based mental health charity aiming to make therapeutic gardening accessible across the UK with valuable training. For the past two decades Trust Links, who operate the Growing Together therapeutic gardening project across Essex, has seen the positive impacts of therapeutic gardening on individuals with mental health difficulties. From nurturing…
John Woods talks to MP and former Lib-Dem leader Tim Farron about politics, his faith and his book A Mucky Business: why Christians should get involved in politics I was pleasantly surprised that the book was so Christian:your Christian faith is clearly integral to this book; why is this important…
Evangelist J.John, who has preached the gospel around the world, is to start his 37th just10 series at Kensington Temple in Notting Hill, London, tonight (18 January). The just10 series was first launched at the start of the millennium and is a 10-session series to explain the Ten Commandments and…
Since its inception late last July, the Firstfruits Music Awards for emerging and undiscovered Christian artists and songwriters is making an impact on the world stage. Participants are flocking in from across Europe, the Americas, Africa and India. Based upon the current numbers and with 20% of the song submissions,…
Hazel Morgan talks about the role churches can play in inclusion for people with learning disabilities.