In this issue

SLEEPLESS NO MORE – Manchester megachurch leader Sophia Barrett tells how she learned to rest in the Lord. Plus, God the Father, the Mafia boss who found Christ; God was with me in my dark valley, says Bible teacher Dr John Andrews; Laziness leads to failure, says Paul Mercy; and Life before marriage – should you wait or just move in? Plus all your favourite columns and features.

Demonstrating The Heart Of Christ In MCR

Churches across Manchester threw their doors open and stepped into the community following May’s devastating terrorist attack.

2 mins

Ark At That!

When you think of Kentucky, of course you think of fried chicken and the beloved Colonel, bourbon distilleries, country music scenes and maybe horse racing too.

2 mins

I Wanted To Run From God, But I'm Glad He Caught Me

You could say it’s in the family, but Cissie Graham Lynch, granddaughter of the great Billy Graham, is very much a woman of God in her own right. Pete Wooding talked to her

4 mins

Striking A Chord To Help The World Worship

When it comes to building guitars Dave Sumner knows a thing or two; just ask Sir Paul McCartney. But while his craft has led him to work with icons of the music industry, Dave now gives his life to spreading the power of worship through Guitar Aid.

5 mins

The Role Of The Holy Spirit In A Believer's Life

The Holy Spirit is as much God as the Father or the Son, so why is he misunderstood? Soul Survivor’s Mike Pilavachi answers some tough questions.

5 mins

Reasons To Love Paris

With Valentine’s Day at hand, nowhere compares to the self-proclaimed city of love. Here are ten good reasons why you’ll want to fall in love with Paris.

2 mins

God Called Me To Be A Missionary To The UK

Daniel Stanley was enjoying a successful career as an investment banker in India until God asked him to leave everything and head for Great Britain – a place he knew nothing about

4 mins

God Spoke To Me While I Lay In A Hospital Bed After A Fight

Rushed to hospital and on the verge of death, Paul Hallam somehow recovered. It was a seminal moment. Decades later he leads one of Manchester’s thriving churches

3 mins

Joyce Meyer

We’re instructed to be peacemakers

3 mins

I Cried Like A Baby Infront Of Everyone

Kevin Treasure blew tens of thousands on drugs and didn’t give God a second thought. But he met his match when a preacher pulled him out of the crowd. Joy Tibbs spoke to him about his amazing transformation

5 mins

God Put His Hand On Me To Keep Me Alive

Plucky Michelle Warren defied death on several occasions, battling leukaemia and cancer as well as surviving a near-fatal traffic accident. Today she’s following her passion to help street children in Africa

3 mins

Why I Dare To Believe We Can End Slavery...

Once working hard to become an opera sensation, Ben Cooley is now using his voice to stand up for the vulnerable, believing he can put an end to modern-day slavery. And he’s making quite the noise, as Pete Wooding found out.

5 mins

Death And Life Are In The Power Of The Tongue

I started smoking when I was nine and smoked for many years.

3 mins

Why Courage Is Not The Absence Of Fear

Once there was a Prime Minister, an honoured judge and futurist who was wise and courageous in equal measure.

2 mins

Can We Put The World Back Together?

Dualism has seen humans split the world into ‘good’ and ‘evil’, but this shallow analysis carries all sorts of problems in its wake argues NT Wright, in his second article for iBelieve

4 mins

We Are Called To Fight For Justice

Leading thousands of men into battle in Kosovo and Iraq, major-general Tim Cross leaned heavily on his faith. He tells charles gardner how he became a christian one easter after visiting christ’s empty tomb.

6 mins

Be For The Poor, Not Against The Rich

Imagine you were given a single wish and that with it you could ask for anything you wanted in all the world. What would you ask for? Love and peace? Family and community? Health and long life? A new home or home extension? Wealth and riches?

2 mins

Top of the Table!

Standing in the shadow of the spectacular Table Mountain is the stunning South African city of Cape Town.

2 mins

Holy Spirit Anointing Will Give You Victory

Romans 8:37 says, “We are more than conquerors and gain an overwhelming victory through him who loved us.” This means that believers in Jesus are empowered by God to have victory over sin and the things in this world that try to keep us from living a godly life.

3 mins

It's JustOne For The Record Books!

The largest evangelistic event in Britain since the days of Billy Graham was held in London recently. Ben Hampshire reports on an historic day for the UK Church… 

2 mins

Pastor Hits Back At Media After Praying For Trump

Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne speaks exclusively to iBelieve about a ‘surreal’ encounter with US President Donald Trump.

3 mins

Why Your Mind Is A Powerful Asset

There is a story about the leader of a travelling community who lived in hope of a great future for himself, his children and his children’s children.

2 mins

Chip Off The New Block...

Chip K is a household name in British youth circles. We spoke to the man behind the crazy hair and the lively dance moves.

5 mins

What Message The Pulpit?

Our world is suffering an identity crisis, argues NT Wright and the Church should have the answers. But does it? In this two-part series, the former Bishop of Durham digs deeps and considers the role and work of the Church in society today.

6 mins

‘How I Cleaned Up My Act'

Using bribery and blackmail, Duncan Williams investigated celebrity lives and fabricated stories for the tabloids. The now ethical publisher explains why he turned over a new leaf.

2 mins

Rap Star Hammers Home The Good News Of Christ

You can’t touch this, said MC Hammer in his 1990 smash hit song. And the rap star reckons nothing can touch having real faith in God – not even a $33 million annual income!

1 min

My Faith In God Helped Me Stand Up To Cancer

When Dr Elewechi Okike was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer, she instantly turned to her faith for answers. Joy Tibbs spoke to her about her life of victory in the face of adversity.

5 mins

God Sees What's In Our Heart not On Our Body

Born with large brown spots all over her body, Evita Delmundo was bullied at school. But after finding God’s love at a Christian camp she’s defying bullies by bidding to be Miss Universe.

2 mins

I Heard God Tell Me To Start My Own Business

It’s hard to believe Danielle Gault was once a staunch atheist. Joy Tibbs met the Irish entrepreneur who’s now spreading the good news.

7 mins

Our God Has Sustained Us By His Grace

For the last 20 years Phil and Helen Weaver have been leading Loughborough’s New Springs City Church. But the success of the ministry hasn’t come without its challenges

7 mins

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iBelieve Magazine Description:

We believe faith is too good just for Sundays. Faith is a seven-day event – and our aim is to capture it all in one great new Christian lifestyle magazine. In short, we believe iBelieve is what you believe.

Our three aims are simple. Fun. Family. Faith.

iBelieve is unashamedly Christian but never churchy. Like you, we love Sundays. But like you, we also love holidays, work days, birthdays, shopping days and lazing-about-at-home days.

We also know there are sad days, lonely days and downright dark days.

This is perfect for people who believe – and for people who want to believe.