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The police tried to stop me preaching. They won’t succeed

2025-06-30T11:27:00+01:00By

When street evangelist Monique Bailey set out to share the gospel in King’s Cross, she didn’t expect a police officer to stand in her way. She explains why the experience reminded her of the need for every Christian to bring light into dark places, no matter the consequences 

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Cory Asbury is right. Our worship needs heart surgery

2025-06-27T13:31:00+01:00By

Worship artists make ungodly compromises in order to be successful in Christian music. That’s according to Cory Asbury, the writer of ‘Reckless Love’ who recently criticised artists for acting in ways which are “antithetical to the way of Jesus”. Scottish songwriter Andrew Mitchell, who himself stepped away from the Christian music industry in the US explains why he agrees with Asbury’s comments

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Factory farming is a faith issue. Here’s a Christian response to chlorinated chicken

2025-06-27T12:53:00+01:00By

The conversation around the prospect of chlorinated chicken coming to UK has primarily focused on food safety, Hadden Turner says that focus is misguided, and much more concern should be directed toward animal welfare, environmental damage and what our food choices say about our faith

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The normalisation of abortion is not good news for women

2025-06-27T09:52:00+01:00By

In sharing the stories of three women close to her, the Bishop of Lancaster, Rt Rev Jill Duff illustrates why Parliament’s vote to decriminalise abortion is so concerning

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The Lords must stop assisted suicide. Their moral responsibility cannot be overstated

2025-06-26T06:31:00+01:00By

This is a bad bill, one of the worst, says George Pitcher. To send it packing is precisely the level of scrutiny that the Lords should provide 

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The Church cannot continue to sleep through crisis - it’s time to return to the night vigil

2025-06-25T10:55:00+01:00By

The Church once lit up the night with intercession. If the Church wants to ignite the revival that awaits us, Jonathan Oloyede says it must reclaim the night vigil and reopen the wells of persistent prayer and fasting 

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Where have all the Christian world leaders gone?

2025-06-25T09:16:00+01:00By

Western societal and political systems were built on Christian principles, but few Western leaders now profess even a nominal Christian faith. George Pitcher wonders when we’ll realise what we’re missing

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‘God belongs in politics’ John Lennox makes the case for faith in public life

2025-06-24T11:51:00+01:00By

Addressing the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast in Westminster this morning, the renowned Christian apologist and mathematician Professor John Lennox argued removing God from politics will create a moral vacuum that secularism has no hope of filling. Here are his words in full

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Iran’s evangelicals are branded “enemies of the state”. They need our prayers now more than ever

2025-06-24T08:55:00+01:00By

Donald Trump may have floated the idea of regime change in Iran, but would it be good for Iranian Christians? That depends on who takes over, says Ben Cohen. But right now, the nation’s beleaguered evangelicals need our prayers

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​7 Christian songs that everyone’s listening to right now

2025-06-23T16:00:00+01:00By

Spotify streams of Christian music have hit a record high, with the genre growing over 60 per cent in just five years. Tim Bechervaise shares seven of the best songs you should check out now

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Why holiness, hunger and humility can prevent moral failure in the Church

2025-06-23T15:25:00+01:00By

A new scandal involving a pastor, Christian musician or ministry leader seems to come to light most months. It would be easy to become cynical, admits Alain Emerson. But God is raising up holy, humble, hungry leaders – they just may not be the ones you imagine 

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The #JesusGlow can’t be bought - but it is real

2025-06-23T12:21:00+01:00By

TikTok is brimming with dramatic before-and-after reels as some Christians claim their physical appearance has been enhanced since turning to Christ. Sophie Sanders explores the fine line between spiritual radiance and superficial trends

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Assisted suicide vote: This is a dark day for our post-Christian country

2025-06-20T14:53:00+01:00By

Voting for assisted suicide prioritises personal choice over the collective good, says Peter Ladd. And in doing so, we have rejected God’s call to see the inherent dignity and worth in every human being. We have failed the vulnerable and the most needy

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The Vatican wants to solve the global debt crisis. Our political leaders should take note

2025-06-20T13:59:00+01:00By

National debt is often held by private lenders charging extortionate rates — draining much needed funds from schools and hospitals in the developing world. As the Jubilee Debt Commission meets today, Bishop Stephen Wright explains how the issue can be solved for good

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​If CofE bishops won’t speak out against abortion law change, they should resign

2025-06-20T13:42:00+01:00By

The official Church of England response to the decriminalisation of abortion up to birth is unforgivable, says Lee Gatiss. It’s not a “worrying” change, it’s wrong – and its time Christian leaders said so 

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Walter Brueggemann (1933-2025): A theological giant of the 20th century

2025-06-20T10:58:00+01:00By

Walter Brueggemann was one of the most influential theologians of his generation. Through his prolific writing and prophetic insight, this American scholar invited the Church to see scripture with fresh eyes, says Lee Camp

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UK churches are reading the Bible with refugees and it's leading them to Christ

2025-06-20T10:09:00+01:00By

It is a tragedy that so many newcomers to the UK never step foot inside a British home. On World Refugee Day, Simon Lennox encourages Christians to share their lives – and faith – with those who might need it the most

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Why Iran’s nuclear theology left Israel no choice

2025-06-20T09:49:00+01:00By

Behind Iran’s nuclear ambitions lies a dangerous theology that most Westerners are ignorant of, says Dr Michael A. Youssef. He argues Israel’s actions are a necessary attempt to stop a regime that is seeking to hasten Armageddon

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‘Even in war, God is moving’ 4 ways to pray for the Iranian Church

2025-06-18T14:52:00+01:00By

A Christian in Iran shares her story of God at work even among the chaos of conflict in the Middle East. She asks believers around the world to stand with the underground Church in Iran as they pray for peace and an end to the war with Israel

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MPs vote to decriminalise abortion. It’s a sad day for babies and women

2025-06-18T09:58:00+01:00By

In the most significant shift to abortion law in nearly six decades, MPs have voted to remove criminal penalties for women who end their pregnancies at any stage. Caroline Ansell from CARE is among the Christians voicing deep concern. She warns this change harms both women and unborn children

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The Sunday Times says our Christian charity is a great place to work. Here’s why

2025-06-17T11:53:00+01:00By

Wycliffe Bible Translators was the only Christian charity to be recognised in this year’s The Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work List’. We asked Wycliffe’s deputy CEO Robin Peake to unpack how other Christian workplaces can follow in their footsteps

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Michael Tait has confessed his sins. I’m relieved he did the right thing

2025-06-12T18:28:00+01:00By

After being accused of serious sexual misconduct and drug abuse, the former Newsboys singer Michael Tait has issued a full apology. George Luke hopes other Christian leaders caught in sin will take the same approach   

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Birth rates are falling. Christians must ‘go forth and multiply’

2025-06-12T17:53:00+01:00By

A new UN report says all but three countries in the world will have below replacement levels of reproduction by the end of the century. God’s command to “increase in number” was never meant to be an optional extra, says Miriam Cates. It’s time that Christians took it seriously again

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The violence is overwhelming. But Christians are still called to peacemaking

2025-06-12T17:41:00+01:00By

With so much tragedy and unrest dominating our news headlines, it can be tempting to turn away or become disheartened. But in a world where conflict drowns out compassion, we need peacemakers more than ever, says Dr Krish Kandiah

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Abortion could be decriminalised in the UK. How should the Church respond?

2025-06-12T17:29:00+01:00By

If amendments to the Government’s Crime and Policing Bill are passed next week, a woman could have an abortion at any point and not face prosecution. While the media continues to focus on the assisted suicide bill, the possible decriminalisation of abortion is flying under the radar, says James Mildred

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Family breakdown is at a record high. It’s time the Church fought for marriage again

2025-06-12T14:27:00+01:00By

Nearly half of all teenagers now grow up in homes without both parents present. Harry Benson says Christians need to champion marriage as the foundation for commitment, dependable love and stable families

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Brandon Lake’s criticism of jargon in worship songs doesn’t stack up

2025-06-10T11:44:00+01:00By

Is singing about the holiness of God too hard for new believers to understand? Acclaimed worship artist Brandon Lake thinks so. Nick Page agrees, but maybe not for the reasons you think

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Why you should share your testimony before it’s finished

2025-06-10T07:13:00+01:00By

Don’t wait until healing comes or God answers your prayer to share your story, says Emma Hide. There’s profound power in honest stories of choosing trust, faith, and hope while still in the struggle

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Christianity is back! Here’s the data

2025-06-06T13:03:00+01:00By

Both in Britain and around the world, research is revealing a positive shift in attitude towards God and the Bible. Michael Pfundner unpacks the surveys which make for encouraging reading 

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Keir Starmer is wrong to spend more on defence

2025-06-06T09:35:00+01:00By

Writing in response to Tim Farron MP’s article which praised Keir Starmer for spending more money on defence, Symon Hill argues that military might is an idol. Christians should be challenging the false assumption that purchasing more weapons will bring us safety, he says

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God gave me the name of a mountain range and told me to pray for it. Here’s what happened next

2025-06-06T08:44:00+01:00By

When God dropped the name of an Australian mountain range into Catherine Disher’s heart, it sent her on a journey of discovery. Writing on World Environment Day, she urges Christians to return to our God-given role of being caretakers of his creation

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Keir Starmer is right to spend more on defence

2025-06-05T09:44:00+01:00By

Should Christians support the government’s recent pledges to increase military spending? Reluctantly, Tim Farron says that he thinks they should

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You can question his style, but Franklin Graham’s exhortation to boldly preach the gospel is timeless

2025-06-04T08:14:00+01:00By

Reporting from Berlin, where 1,000 Christian leaders have gathered for an invitation-only congress on evangelism, Emma Fowle addresses Franklin Graham’s latest outspoken remarks and explores the place of proclamation evangelism amid a claimed quiet revival

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Palestinian Christians in the West Bank need our support

2025-06-02T10:39:00+01:00By

As tourism drops and the construction of Israeli settlements continue, Palestinian Christians are under extreme pressure, says Embrace the Middle East’s Dr Ruth Valerio

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God still speaks through dreams

2025-05-30T11:29:00+01:00By

When Tania Harris first shared her supernatural dreams, she was met with rolled eyes and avoidance. But after revisiting scripture, she discovered that God spoke — and still speaks — through dreams today. Now, she encourages you to open your heart to the possibility that God may be revealing his plans and guidance through your own dreams and visions

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Sunday mornings are still segregated. Taste of Heaven seeks to change that

2025-05-30T11:14:00+01:00By

With music ranging from Irish fiddle to Nigerian drums, Coventry Cathedral was alive with colour, sound and God’s spirit for the Taste of Heaven festival. But behind the joy lies a deeper call, explains Roger Harper

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8 reasons why Alpha is more popular than ever

2025-05-29T13:32:00+01:00By

Alpha has reported its best year since launching in 1977. Jonny Campbell explains why the evangelistic course is being tried by over 2 million people worldwide

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Gen Z is spiritually hungry. Try these 3 questions to move the conversation closer to God

2025-05-29T12:57:00+01:00By

Drawing on years of youth outreach, Darin Stevens shares three simple yet powerful questions that can guide today’s seekers toward an encounter with God

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Britain’s quiet revival is part of a global move of God

2025-05-27T12:19:00+01:00By

Bible engagement is at an all time high, reports Bobby Gruenewald, CEO of the YouVersion Bible App. The Church is again defying predictions of its decline, he says 

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Alisdair MacIntyre (1929-2025): The man who diagnosed the West’s moral crisis

2025-05-27T11:00:00+01:00By

The philosopher best known for his landmark work After Virtue, exposed the moral fragmentation of the modern West and called for a return to virtue grounded in a shared vision of the good. Jamie Franklin pays tribute to a thinker who reminded us that the world cannot flourish without the Christian faith

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Have you ever wondered if you could live in a world without rules?

2025-05-23T15:57:00+01:00By

We all wrestle with rules — especially the ones that tell us no. But what if the freedom we all seek isn’t in fighting of every perceived restriciton but embracing the rules from the loving rule of the Creator that created us and the universe we occupy. 

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5 years on from George Floyd the fight for racial justice remains

2025-05-23T12:37:00+01:00By

The Church of England’s director of racial justice, Guy Hewitt, laments that even those claiming to be of God are often the ones stirring racial divisions. The work to break chains of discrimination must continue, he says

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Millions across Asia know nothing about the Bible. How can we reach them?

2025-05-23T11:14:00+01:00By

Bible Society’s Patmos study shows vast numbers in Asia haven’t heard of the Bible — yet many are open to it. Arleen Luo asks: are we still listening — and are we ready to respond?

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‘We’ve never seen spiritual hunger like this before!’ Revival is here. Here are 4 ways you can steward it

2025-05-23T10:28:00+01:00By

Revival isn’t coming, we’re already living in it everyday, says Eric Rafferty. This is your call to wake up to a new spiritual season and learn how to live in the everyday transformational movement of God

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Tim Farron: The assisted suicide debate is getting more fractious but MPs must safeguard the vulnerable

2025-05-22T13:24:00+01:00By

A proper debate about the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) bill is not hampered by religious belief, says Tim Farron MP. It’s about fully understanding what is at stake when we stop safeguarding life - especially for those who are most vulnerable

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Explained: Why it’s taking so long to choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury

2025-05-22T10:52:00+01:00By

The election of Pope Leo XIV has focused attention on another Church in need of a new leader. Yet what took the Catholic Church just two weeks will take the CofE almost a year. Why does it take so long, and what has gone wrong already? Tim Wyatt offers his guide to the appointment of the next ABC

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​A fragile hope has returned for Syria’s Christians. Pray it isn’t snuffed out

2025-05-21T16:51:00+01:00By

Syria’s Christians have endured war, exile and persecution. Now, a new, seemingly more inclusive leadership and Trump’s promise to lift sanctions have opened the door to a cautious optimism. Matthew Barnes says the global Church must not miss this moment to stand with them

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Gary Lineker isn’t an antisemite but his carelessness has consequences

2025-05-20T08:03:00+01:00By

Gary Lineker’s repost of an antisemitic image may have been unintentional, but it reflects a deeper issue, writes Michael Coren. In the rush to criticise Israel, too many voices stumble into tropes with dangerous, centuries-old roots — it’s something Christians in particular should be mindful of

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‘The one solid rock is Christ’: The Christian faith of the Crystal Palace football team

2025-05-19T10:06:00+01:00By

Crystal Palace secured a David and Goliath-esque victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final at the weekend. The Premier League team is full of footballers who are open about their Christian faith, and meet regularly to pray together. Did faith play a part in the Eagles’ first ever major trophy win?

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Why faith and Eurovision have more in common than you think

2025-05-19T09:37:00+01:00By

Eurovision broadcaster and Methodist preacher, Lisa-Jayne Lewis says the song contest is about far more than just glitter and spectacle. It’s an encounter with something bigger, and it’s packed full with sacred possibilities 

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3 reasons why we’re confident a quiet revival is taking place

2025-05-16T10:42:00+01:00By

Some have doubted the much-discussed Bible Society research which found the number of people regularly attending church is now increasing. But Dr Rhiannon McAleer says the study is sound, and a quiet revival really is taking place

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Worship…but not as you know it. ‘This is the day’ is a new song for a new era

2025-05-16T08:50:00+01:00By

A new collaboration between Integrity Music, LICC, and top UK songwriters has birthed Boundless—a worship project that aims to bring faith into the heart of daily life. As first track ‘This Is The Day’ is released, Andy Flannagan explains the vision behind the song, and why he believes it has such powerful potential

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Ukrainians don’t just want a political Pope. They deserve one

2025-05-15T18:45:00+01:00By

As Ukraine faces mounting international pressure to negotiate peace with Russia, some are urging the new pontiff to break with Vatican caution and confront Putin’s aggression head-on. Andreja Bogdanovski explains why he’s hoping Pope Leo XIV will avoid the quiet diplomacy of his predecessor

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Does the Bible prohibit sex before marriage?

2025-05-15T12:02:00+01:00By

A megachurch Baptist preacher in the US has caused controversy after stating sex outside of marriage is morally permissible. In his sermon, Dr Delman Coates said there was “no biblical basis” for abstinence until marriage. In this response, Dr Ian Paul argues that while cohabitation is not specifically mentioned in scripture, it is included within prohibitions against "sexual immorality"