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OpinionWhy the Church is failing the poor
If the poor are blessed by God, it makes sense that his mission is to be among them. Yet Church policy is just not geared that way, says Rt Rev Rob Wickham. If we want to serve our estates and low income communities well, it is going to take a radical change
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Magazine FeaturesHope bringers: How Compassion is changing lives
God’s name has been co-opted by many movements and in many ways over the years, but when Compassion promises to release children from poverty in the name of Jesus, Megan Cornwell says she no longer has to take it on good faith. She has seen it with her own eyes, and she believes
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Regular ColumnistsYou’ve read your Bible and prayed. Now do this
God’s heart for those in need is crystal clear throughout the Old Testament. In a cost of living crisis the call to love your neighbour as yourself is more relevant than ever, says Natalie Williams
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TestimoniesFrom poverty to hope
Noirine Khaitsa explains how she was lifted out of poverty and given an education through Compassion’s child sponsorship programme
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ReviewsI am asking in the name of God - Pope Francis
This is Pope Francis’ manifesto for divine transformation in a world that he suggests is in crisis. The tone is like that of a devoted but concerned father, passing on some of the wisdom and insights he has gathered over a long life, well lived. From the ...
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News AnalysisIs it possible to end poverty?
After decades of progress in the fight against extreme poverty, experts are now warning the United Nations will miss its goal of ending poverty by 2030. Tim Wyatt speaks to practitioners and theologians to find out what’s going wrong, and what Jesus meant when he said, “the poor you will always have with you.”
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Magazine FeaturesWho is my neighbour? 6 places where climate change is wreaking havoc
If we are truly part of a global family of faith, we should be anguished that our brothers and sisters around the world are suffering the impacts of climate breakdown, says Holly Anna Petersen. She shares some of their stories
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News AnalysisThe new way churches are fighting food poverty
As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, Tim Wyatt takes a closer look at the rise of social supermarkets
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Real LifeLike Stormzy, my son was stabbed. Here’s 4 things the Church can do to tackle gun and knife crime
As Stormzy speaks about being stabbed and two men die in Brixton, Pastor Lorraine Jones Burrell shares her experience of losing her son to street violence, and encourages the Church to do more
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OpinionThe first thing I am hoping for from our new Prime Minister is a deep, abiding sense of outrage
Liz Truss has been confirmed as our new Prime Minister. Natalie Williams is looking for her to carry a ‘holy fire’ in her gut; a combination of compassion and outrage that compels change for those who need it most
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OpinionA winter of discontent is coming and Christians must get ready
How are you preparing for the coming recession?
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Real Life3 stories about the global food crisis that keep me up at night
Nearly 30 percent of the world’s population - are food insecure. Here’s how the Church is stepping in to help
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OpinionI understand Tyson Fury’s concerns, but tougher sentences are not the solution to knife crime
Ex-police officer John Sutherland says that while his heart goes out to Tyson Fury following the fatal stabbing of his cousin, solving knife crime needs more than just tougher prison sentences
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OpinionMichael Gove might distinguish between the deserving and undeserving poor, but Jesus doesn’t
The Levelling Up secretary recently said the government can’t help everyone struggling with the cost of living crisis. Rev George Pitcher asks: why not?
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OpinionOur politicians are failing us on obesity. The Bible shows us another way
Food policy and Christian ministry are indistinguishable, says Rev George Pitcher. That’s why addressing the fat of the land should exercise those who follow Christ’s teaching
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Opinion10 brilliant things Bono has said about God
The name U2 makes me cringe, and so does my voice. That's according to the band's frontman, Bono, who made the surprising admission to the Awards Chatter podcast this week. Opinions may be mixed on U2's music, but Bono has always been upfront about his faith in Jesus. Here are some of our favourite Bono quotes
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OpinionA debt crisis is coming. But Christians Against Poverty is here to help you
The number of households on low incomes in arrears has tripled since the pandemic began. But Christians are on the front line in helping families get back in the black
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InterviewsCarl Beech: 'There is endemic alcohol dependency in the Church'
The church planter explains why reaching the forgotten places of the UK has resulted in him giving up alcohol, and cancelling Sunday services
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Magazine FeaturesInside the Christian campaign to end homelessness
During the first lockdown, thousands of rough sleepers were housed by a government scheme. But 20 months later, homelessness is back to pre-pandemic levels. We speak to the Christian charities who are working to end homelessness once and for all
