All Christian living articles
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OpinionWhy wasting time with God may be more productive than you think
Today’s society is busier than ever. But not making time to rest well may be more to do with priorities than we realise, says Gemma Simmonds
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Magazine Features
Is it time for Christians to embrace Halloween?
The Church has traditionally shunned the festival, claiming it celebrates evil. Here’s an alternative perspective
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Regular Columnists
Why it’s dangerous for Christians to fit in
”Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking.” (Romans 12:2)
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Regular Columnists
‘Code red for humanity’ - Why the Church needs to take climate action seriously
Chine McDonald explains why she changed her mind on climate change
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Interviews
Is this the most persecuted 31 year-old in Britain?
Joshua Sutcliffe has lost his job twice, and been caught up in media storms over his Christian views on sexuality, gender and other religions
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Testimonies
‘My church didn’t know what to do with me’ - Libby’s transgender story
During her teenage years Libby Littlewood pleaded with God to make her ‘feel like a girl’. With her prayers seemingly unanswered, she transitioned to live as a man aged 17, before being convicted by God to de-transition in her early twenties. Here’s her story in full
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Reviews
God of All Things - Andrew Wilson
We have all groaned at a crass spiritual point made in a sermon from something in the natural world. The title of this book may give the impression of tortuous links but its actually a brilliant book which works on many levels. Each of the 30 chapters ...
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Real Life
I thought a quiet home would make me calm. But God’s peace doesn’t require silence
Due to a traumatic childhood, noise has always made Mandy Gill anxious. But, as a Christian, she is learning that true peace comes not from the home we live in, or the quiet around us, but from somewhere else
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Magazine Features
RT 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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Magazine Features
Waiting 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 Features
How to read the Bible
The Bible is a rich and complex book, and there are many different ways to read it, says Revd. Dr. Miranda Threlfall-Holmes
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Regular Columnists
I see you
It happened during an evening spent in the home of a family from our church. Craig and Andrea are missionaries serving on the campus of Colorado State University. Their commitment is impressive, their home often crammed full of students. Their daughter, Zoe, is a little lady with ...
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Magazine Features
Meet the Christian Olympians heading to Tokyo
Speaking ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, some of the world’s top athletes share how sport has helped them in their Christian faith
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Magazine Features
3 ways to choose joy when your world is turned upside down
If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that change is unavoidable. Sarah Yardley shares her top tips on choosing joy regardless
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Opinion
The 5 most surprising lines in the Bible
What’s the most surprising line you’ve ever seen in the Bible? I don’t mean the most uplifting or most challenging verses. They are great and we need them. I mean verses that make you think, “What’s that doing there?” or, “why did God say THAT!?” ...
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Real Life
‘I don’t believe God gave me fibromyalgia. I do believe he can use it for good’
When Jo Cordell’s health failed, she felt like her body had become her enemy. Here she shares how God met her in the midst of her pain
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Regular Columnists
Jeff Lucas: The day I met Prince Philip
I only met him once, and it was a brief encounter. Prince Philip visited my youth club when I was ten years old. The preparations were intense. A bathroom was refurbished for his exclusive use. Regrettably, the royal bladder was resilient and he did not make use ...
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Magazine Features
Reimagining Britain: God’s vision for a post-pandemic world
The Archbishop of Canterbury says we have an unprecedented opportunity to build a global community that reflects God’s heart for the poor and respects our planet. But real change will require courage – from all of us
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Magazine Features
Drawers, doors and the key to a healthy marriage
Dr Gary Chapman may have written bestselling books on marriage, but the early years of his own relationship were a mess. Here he reveals how God challenged him to change his attitude towards his wife – and what a difference that made
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Real Life
How an answered prayer led this Christian businessman to deliver 2 million items of PPE
24-year-old business owner Josh Parker wanted to help the national effort to stop the virus, but he didn’t know how. So he asked God. Within weeks, an unexpected phone call led to him partnering with the NHS to deliver 2 million PPE gowns
