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 […]
Let’s be honest – we all have to start somewhere. Whether it’s a new career, a fitness goal, or learning how to drive, everything has a starting point. And love? Well, that’s no different. Sometimes, we hit pause on our love lives because it feels like we’ve already tried everything. Over time, you may […]
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “Why does it always feel like I’m struggling?” Whether it’s problems in your relationships, family issues that never seem to go away, or a feeling that your well-being is always under attack. Many people find themselves surviving in life instead of truly thriving. If that sounds […]
Throughout the pages of the Bible, countless promises and prophecies speak directly to the human aspiration for a fulfilling and healthy life. These are not merely words of hope; they are living declarations of God’s intentions for His people. One powerful example can be found in Jeremiah 30:17, where God declares, “For I will restore […]
It’s Monday. But not just any Monday—it’s a bank holiday, a day many of us look forward to slowing down from our fast-paced life, and maybe reset. But what if, even today, you feel overwhelmed? Are financial pressures robbing you of your peace? Let’s be honest, money problems can be stressful. Bills pile up, debts […]
Did you know that Sheffield is the sixth largest city in the UK, with approximately 566,000 people? For years now, our Universal Church in Sheffield has been operating in a small space that could only hold around 70 people. Yes—just 70! Yet, even in that small space, our faith remained strong. We prayed, we believed, […]
