The parameters of the Christian life may seem clear, but the demands of mercy and compassion it places on us are not small.

This week, a friend arrived at our weekly supper club with a large Black Forest gateau. Slicing into it revealed unctuous layers of rum-soaked chocolate sponge, cream, jam, meringue, and chocolate, ...

Here’s a brain-teaser: the name “Jesus” would have meant absolutely nothing to the man from Nazareth himself. In fact, the letter “J” never existed during his era. For anyone who’s ever wondered how ...