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Hope lives

There’s a verse in the Bible that says if Christ has not been raised, then our faith is a complete and utter waste of time. I love this statement as it sums up what I think far better than I ever could. Some sceptics have suggested... read more »

  Much more than a story

Much more than a story

The world has become so familiar with the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection that we often fail to appreciate how disturbing, challenging and frightening these supernatural events must have been to those witnessing them in first century Israel. For me, however, the Easter story... read more »

  Charity has big UK impact

Charity has big UK impact

A ‘Good Samaritan’ organisation is having a major impact on gun, knife and drug crime in 80 British towns and cities – and, over the next few months, it is set to boost ‘kindness’ and community cohesion in a further 180. Redeeming Our Communities... read more »

  Inspired by a thief

Inspired by a thief

There is one character within the Easter story I find more fascinating than any other – with the exception of Christ himself. Like so many, this man showed faithfulness and humility. Yet his name is unknown to the world. That seems to be the way of... read more »

  Top ‘prank’ city revealed

Top ‘prank’ city revealed

April Fool’s Day has arrived – and the Sorted team hopes you have taken all the japes, jokes and shenanigans in good humour? The clever people at OnBuy.com also enjoy a good laugh, so much so that this time round they got their researchers... read more »

  Rare bird excites ‘twitchers’

Rare bird excites ‘twitchers’

The Trossachs is a part of Scotland noted for its wooded glens, braes, and lochs lying to the east of Ben Lomond. It’s an area of natural beauty that paves the way to the Highlands. Outside of lockdown, tourists from all over the world flock... read more »

  Coping with lockdown stress

Coping with lockdown stress

With more and more people seeking help to combat post-lockdown anxiety, a leading psychotherapist is offering some valuable and timely advice. Keeley Taverner, whose Key for Change practice is based in Uxbridge and London, believes being realistic about the coming months is vital as... read more »

  Charity delivers African jabs

Charity delivers African jabs

While 50 per cent of adults in Britain may have now received their COVID-19 jabs, we should spare a thought for the billions of people around the world who are less fortunate – including many who live and work in remote and hard-to-reach places. One... read more »

  Poirot actor’s Bible world-first

Poirot actor’s Bible world-first

Known to millions of people as ace detective, Hercule Poirot, the actor Sir David Suchet is set to take on a role he regards as a real ‘privilege’ – reading the gospel of St John’s from Westminster Abbey on Easter Sunday. In a world premiere,... read more »

  A thought for Palm Sunday

A thought for Palm Sunday

Anger has its place – but venting one’s spleen on social media every day of the week is definitely not the right thing to do. Many use the keyboard as a weapon to make themselves feel better, and to allow an often inflated ego to... read more »