All Premier Christianity articles in August 2021
- Does the Church still care about abortion? - Marvin Rees, mayor of Bristol, on leading a city in the media spotlight and how he deals with doubts - Fractured: How did our society become so divided, and what can Christians do about it? - Mumsnet founder, Carrie Longton, talks faith, family work-life balance - Why be a Christian? RT Kendall answers - Astrophysicist Luke Barnes explains why he no longer believes the earth is young-
Regular ColumnistsWhatever happened to The Donut Man? I miss him
Despite having a theology degree from the University of Cambridge, I am convinced that much of my enduring Bible knowledge was formed during long childhood car journeys listening to the Donut Man. For those who aren’t familiar with 90s icons of evangelical subculture, the Donut Man ...
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Real Life‘I rescue children from slavery’
When Becky Murray visited Pakistan, her heart was broken by the thousands of children forced to work as slaves in the country’s brick kilns. So she set about buying their freedom, one child at a time
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Interviews‘I used to be quite literal about my faith. It’s much messier now’ - Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol
The Mayor of Bristol tells Sam Hailes how the parable of the talents is inspiring him to fight poverty, and why he no longer views doubt as a dirty word
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Magazine FeaturesWaiting for a miracle: Lessons in perseverance from Christians still praying for breakthrough
The past 18 months have been characterised by waiting for restrictions to end. Hopes were dashed when lockdowns were extended or reintroduced, often at short notice. Waiting has been painful for many, but Claire Musters believes there are lessons God wants to teach us in this time
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Magazine FeaturesWhy I’m no longer a young earth creationist
Theoretical astrophysicist Luke Barnes explains how he changed his mind on the age of the universe
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Regular ColumnistsThe perplexing paradox facing every worship leader
‘Hope deals the hardest blows’. These lyrics are from one of my favourite artists, Foy Vance. The phrase has rung so true in my experience of growing up as a full-blown, flag-waving charismatic. I remember attending ‘healing services’ as a new Christian and seeing miracles pretty much ...
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Regular ColumnistsWhat is a kinsman redeemer?
Don’t miss the significance of this biblical title, says David Instone-Brewer. It reveals how God is absolutely dependable
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ReviewsSpring Harvest’s Phil Loose - my 8 favourite songs
The CEO of Essential Christian, which resources and inspires Christians through events such as Spring Harvest, shares the songs he is currently enjoying.
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ReviewsThe Line of Fire
Dr Michael Brown was a drug-addicted teenager in a rock and roll band when he was converted during the Jesus People movement of 1960s America. His experiences led him to a charismatic expression of Christianity strongly connected with his Jewish roots. Brown himself is a lively and ...
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ReviewsBeyond Order: 12 more rules for life - Jordan B. Peterson
After the runaway success of 12 Rules For Life, Canadian psychologist Jordan B. Peterson is back with…more rules. Those already familiar with Peterson’s writings will recognise these, restated here: Accept that life is difficult. Adopt personal responsibility for improving your life and others’ lives. Tell the truth. ...
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ReviewsThe return of the God hypothesis - Stephen C Meyer
High-profile science-based scepticism about belief in a creator God has percolated into the popular consciousness in the West. But since the late 1960s empirical evidence has been stacking up from cosmology, theoretical physics and now biology, which puts a different slant on things. What is this ...
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ReviewsMore Trust - Leah McFall
In life we’re often presented with straightforward instructions. ‘Mind the gap’, ‘look both ways’, or maybe more recently, ‘wear a mask’. These brief but simple directives are repeated relentlessly to make sure they really sink in. But we’re not stupid, so why are we bombarded with messaging, ...
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ReviewsSand Between Your Toes - Anna Kettle
Sand Between Your Toes is a devotional without a date on each page, so it doesn’t make you feel guilty if you miss a day. Each thought begins with an encouraging verse to memorise or meditate on during the day. The topics are refreshingly relevant, eg ...
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ReviewsA Comedian’s Prayer Book - Frank Skinner
Comedian Frank Skinner is an unashamed Christian. He makes prayer sound normal and natural, and God the obvious person to talk to. So much of his theology is spot on – God’s omniscience and power to save people, his own humility in knowing he is a sinner ...
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InterviewsThe Christian faith of Mumsnet co-founder Carrie Longton
The co-founder of Mumsnet shares her insights on faith, leadership and work-life balance
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Magazine FeaturesOur society is more divided than ever. Here’s how Christians can help fix it
I bring good news and bad news. The good news is that the people of Britain are right about something. The bad news is that they are right about how awful something is. Half of our fellow citizens tell pollsters that our country is “more divided than ever before”. Following ...
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Magazine FeaturesDoes the Church still care about abortion?
Activists say most churches are silent on pro-life issues. Heather Tomlinson asks if Christians are avoiding the subject and, if so, why?
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Magazine FeaturesRT Kendall answers: What’s the point in being a Christian?
Following Jesus means walking a narrow road, filled with difficulty and suffering. But we persevere because of the promise of heaven, says RT Kendall
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OpinionWe rescue children from the Taliban. Now they’re at greater risk than ever
Becky Murray has rescued several children from the Taliban through her Christian charity One By One. She fears that children in the region are being abandoned by Western authorities. ”We can’t and won’t do the same,” she says
