Category: New Life Articles

  International star Jennifer Hudson has explained how her faith in Jesus helped her forgive the man who murdered her family. Hudson, 35, believes her Christian faith and reliance on God is the reason she has been able to overcome the tragic murder of three family members. In 2008, Hudson’s brother and mother were both found murdered in their family home in Chicago, while her seven-year-old nephew, Julian …

Churches in the UK are celebrating after a successful year saw record numbers of people attended events around the country. The Alpha Course – boosted by involvement from adventurer Bear Grylls – saw record numbers of people explore the Christian faith. Some 271,000 people took up invites from friends or churches to take part in the 11-week series …

I read a national newspaper campaign recently that highlighted the growing issue of loneliness in the United Kingdom. The article was written by a successful, popular and highly-acclaimed writer in his 50s who spoke of his own battle with being lonely. This journalist had been separated from his wife for two years and had few friends. He hated being alone and avoided his own …

The ‘go-to’ man for some of Britain’s toughest gang leaders is now a preacher. Simon Edwards was told he could spend the rest of his life behind bars after a string of armed robberies. But after attempting suicide then being placed in the same cell as a born-again Christian, Simon turned to God. Simon has …

One of Scotland’s most violent criminals Anthony Gielty became a Bible college student after reading about God in solitary confinement. Anthony was jailed for a string of offences including attempted murder with a samurai sword. In prison, his violence continued and he even began dealing drugs behind bars. The Scottish Prison Service had one solution – to send him on ‘the ghost train’. “It consists of continuous …

Britain’s new Prime Minister Theresa May has expressed how Christian faith plays a major role in her life. Mrs May succeeded David Cameron following his resignation, and the daughter of a vicar has always held faith in Jesus Christ. She said: “I grew up the daughter of a local vicar and the granddaughter of a regimental sergeant major. “Public service has been …

Bournemouth winger Junior Stanislas has revealed how much his Christian faith means to him. Stanislas, 26, came through the West Ham United academy system before gracing the Premier League and making England age-group appearances. But faith is more important than football for The Cherries’ playmaker. He said: “It was through my mum I found Jesus, growing up she was a very strong Christian. “I went to a …

 America actress Melissa Joan Hart puts her own personal faith in her latest movie God’s Not Dead 2. Hart, who became famous in Sabrina the Teenage Witch, plays a persecuted Christian teacher in the new film. The actress took to the role with added conviction. She is a committed follower of Christ. Hart, 40, was raised a Catholic and …

Bono Bible movie to be released Active Christian Bono has announced the release of a short film about the Bible Book of Psalms. The U2 star made the movie in collaboration with author of The Message Bible, Eugene Peterson. The 20-minute film ‘Bono and Eugene Peterson: The Psalms’, is set in Peterson’s Montana home and …

The U.S. preacher hit the streets… with some remarkable results Almost 2,000 people have become Christians on the streets of Reading in less than a month! Leaders of an outreach project, headed by US evangelist Tommie Zito, say that just over 1,900 people either became Christians or rededicated their lives to the faith during the early summer initiative. Zito was at the Berkshire town’s Gate Church …