As Jesus walked through Jerusalem, He came across a man who had been blind from birth. His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” (John 9:1) Now, isn’t that just typical of us humans? The moment we’re faced with a problem, our first instinct is often […]
Summers has finally arrived, and it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy some quality time with your friends. The Universal Teen Force (UTF) is hosting its annual Sports Day on Saturday 21st June, from 1:30pm to 4:30pm, at Finsbury Park in London. The event is open to teens aged 11 to 14 and […]
When we hear the word grief, our minds usually go straight to the loss of a loved one. But there’s another kind of grief that many people carry quietly — financial grief. This is the deep emotional pain that comes with financial hardship, whether from a loss of a job, spiralling debt, or watching a […]
Let’s be honest — being a woman today isn’t easy. You are expected to have it all together. Be a loving mother, an attentive partner, a highly-driven professional, a caring daughter, a supportive friend and somehow, still have the time and energy to take care of yourself. Whether it’s the pressure to look a certain […]
Last week we learnt a lesson from Jesus about a simple coin—The Denarius. Now, you might be thinking, “What could a coin possibly relate to my spiritual life?” The story of the Denarius might seem to be about money, but the message behind it, carries much more weight. It challenges us to reflect on where our […]
We often hear the phrase, “Follow your heart.” It sounds lovely, doesn’t it? But following your heart and acting purely on emotion can be a double-edged sword. The heart is often seen as the place where our deepest feelings live: love, happiness, fear, excitement, sadness. Quite often, it’s those very emotions that influence the choices […]
On Saturday 24th May, the Victory Youth Group (VYG) in the UK held its biggest and most anticipated event of the year – V-Day. Young people from all over the country gathered at the Rainbow Theatre in London, the headquarters of the Universal Church, to take part in this exciting day. The atmosphere was full […]
On Monday 26th May, the Universal Church in Sheffield officially opened its newly refurbished auditorium. Though the space is new, the church has been serving the Sheffield community for almost a decade. The special service was led by Bishop James Marques, who oversees the work of the Universal Church in the UK. This day not only […]
You know that feeling when you let out a deep sigh—not because you’re out of breath, but because your heart is heavy. The kind of sigh that comes out when you’re feeling disappointed, confused, or just… done. Yeah, we’ve all been there. Most of us have sighed over love at some point. Sometimes, we sigh […]
Did you know that many of the Psalms in the Bible were actually written as songs? These sacred texts can be meditated upon not just by reading them, but also by singing them. The Book of Psalms, known in Hebrew as Tehillim (meaning “praises”), is the longest book in the Bible, consisting of poems, songs, and prayers. Many […]
