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    Pilgrim's Progress

    Can anyone recommend a version of Pilgrim's Progress in modern English? I know there are children's versions, but they miss out so much detail and so much of the story. I know several people who have expressed an interest in reading the book, but English is their second language and I think they...
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    Divided family

    My sister and I are not close. Sometimes I feel like giving up on the relationship because it's always me that has to initiate any communication. However, it is my mum who is more often hurt by my sister's apparent desire to cut herself off from us. My mum has always been there for both of...
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    You know it's winter when...

    ... you have to chip bits of chocolate spread (nutella) out of the jar and sprinkle them on the bread. Any other definitions?
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    True story

    A friend was in a restaurant in a small town obviously unfamiliar with tourists from other English speaking countries. When asked what he wanted to drink, he ordered a bitter lemon. The waiter looked rather surprised and asked, "a bit of what???"
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    Why is prayer so hard?

    For the past few months I've found it so hard to pray, and if I do then I get so easily distracted and lose concentration. Any advice?