All Christian living articles
-
Regular ColumnistsGod doesn't stop teaching us just because we grow up
Gemma Hunt’s formative years in Sunday school gave her a spiritual foundation she will always be grateful for. But now she’s learning to ask questions again, and is unafraid to admit she does not always have all the answers
-
OpinionNicky Gumbel is not woke or a communist. The fight for equality is biblical
The Alpha course pioneer and former leader of HTB has been accused of promoting communism and unbiblical ideas after he called Spirit-filled Christians to fight inequality. Tommy Sharpe says he’s shocked at the comments. Confronting injustice is a deeply biblical mandate, he says
-
OpinionI failed at keeping the Sabbath holy until I stopped trying alone
Burnt out from years of church leadership, Derek Hughes approached rest the same way he approached everything else: as a problem to solve. But when his small group began practising Sabbath together, he realised the answer to exhaustion was not technique, but community
-
OpinionThe Christian faith of Dani Alves
At a recent evangelistic event in Madrid, Dani Alves told 40,000 people how encountering Christ in prison transformed his life. Tim Bechervaise explores the faith journey of one of football’s most decorated players
-
InterviewsSamuel Leeds: Meet the controversial Christian property developer pledging to save Britain’s churches
When Samuel Leeds announced plans to buy vacant church buildings and rent them to congregations for free, many Christians applauded the vision. But his growing prominence has also led to increased scrutiny, with some accusing him of profiting from vulnerable people and running a fraudulent “get rich quick” scheme – allegations he strongly contests. Is he a generous visionary or a dangerous guru? AJ Gomez meets him
-
OpinionThe Quiet Revival exposed a quiet jealousy in me that few church leaders talk about
Surrounded by stories of church growth and renewal, Derek Hughes found himself genuinely happy for other churches while quietly wrestling with comparison, envy and the unsettling question: am I doing something wrong? Then an intimate moment in his small group revealed a better measure of success
-
Magazine Features8 top Christian summer festivals - recommended by the Premier team
From multi-day worship sets to small-scale gatherings on farms, the Premier team share some of their favourite places to gather in God’s presence
-
Magazine FeaturesWhat’s it really like to run a Christian festival?
It’s right to give thanks for the miraculous moments. But behind the scenes of every Christian event is an army of people toiling practically and in prayer to make it happen. Limitless Festival’s Tim Alford pulls back the curtain
-
Magazine FeaturesAdoptive families are quietly struggling. Here’s how to ensure your church isn't part of the problem
Churches often encourage adoption, but rarely understand what it really involves. Reflecting on a recent Sunday morning, Lisa Mainwaring highlights how some well-meaning language can be harmful to adoptive families and what they truly need from their church communities
-
OpinionThe Quiet Revival was misjudged, but Gen Z’s openness wasn’t. Let’s turn their spirituality into gospel conversations
When Darin Stevens’ friend told him she “prayed to the universe”, he was unsure how to respond. Many young people say they are as spiritual, but misunderstanding what they mean risks missing vital opportunities for gospel conversations. Here, he shares how to point young seekers toward Jesus
-
OpinionThe BBC's Pilgrimage reminded me that place matters - it’s why Jesus came to earth
The physical places visited by the celebrities on BBC’s The Pilgrimage affected them profoundly. A trip to the birthplace of Mozart and the death camp of Dachau had a similar effect on Derek Hughes. We shouldn’t be surprised, he says. The Christian story turns on the claim that God did not send information but came to meet with us in real time and space
-
Magazine FeaturesInside a Christian carehome – and why it surprised me
When a family crisis left Hazel Southam with no choice but to find a care home for her father, she was troubled by the poor standards. Here, she explores a Christian alternative and notes the difference faith can make in caring for society’s most vulnerable
-
Regular ColumnistsHow to follow Jesus during a rage epidemic
Anger is seeping into everyday life, observes Jeff Lucas. As tempers shorten and tensions rise, even in the most ordinary moments, how do we recognise what’s happening within us – and learn to respond differently?
-
TestimoniesFrom drug dealing to freedom in Christ
Paul Algeo began taking drugs as a teenager and for decades he made a career out of selling them. But his addiction ended in paranoia and a four-hour stand-off with the police, before God reached in and transformed his life
-
Regular ColumnistsHow I'm learning to be still
When we let go of the expectations we place on ourselves to be all things to all people, we find God is waiting for us to show up just as we are, says Gemma Hunt
-
Real Life‘I was trapped under a 280kg quad bike when I heard God say: “You’re not going to die’’’
Following a near-fatal accident, Samantha Jackel had an out-of-body experience. She explains how the audible voice of God provided reassurance in her darkest moments
-
Thank God it's MondayThe builder: ‘Seeing the Kingdom of God advanced through my work is profoundly rewarding’
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith from the frontline
-
OpinionHunger and half-hearted prayers: What a horrible fast taught me about true worship
When Derek Hughes and his small group embarked on a fast that failed to bring the spiritual breakthrough he expected, the result was disappointment. But a fresh reading of a familiar scripture challenged him to consider whether the worship we deem a failure, may in fact be worship in its purest form
-
OpinionHow immigration has strengthened our Christian care homes
As headlines often focus on the darker side of immigration, Helen Nathan of Pilgrims’ Friend Society points out how workers who have left their homes and families to care for older people in the UK are making a vital contribution. We should do all we can to make them welcome, she says
-
OpinionSudan: Why Christian charities like ours are urging the UK Government to take action now
After 1,000 days of conflict and 13 million people displaced, Sudan is facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis while much of the world looks away. Tearfund’s Esther Trewinnard says for Christians the question is not just what is happening, but what we are willing to do about it
