All Christian living articles
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ReviewsHow should Christians respond to the growth in witchcraft? This book is light on analysis
Belle Tindall-Riley’s new book explores why people are turning to witchcraft, crystals and tarot. Her empathetic approach is welcome, but the book’s analysis falls short of its promise, says our reviewer
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OpinionI was hosting Big Church Festival when the tragedy struck. I don’t understand it but I know God is good
Following the tragic accident at Big Church Festival that claimed the life of Pastor Robert Guanco, Main Stage host Gemma Hunt reflects on the hardest announcement she has ever had to make and the grief that followed
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OpinionBrian Guan pretended God was real - and then became a Christian
When a social media influencer decided to ‘pretend’ God was real for 30 days, it was an experiment designed to gain followers. But after 20 days of reading the Bible, praying and practising gratitude, he experienced an epiphany. Does this mean you can you ‘fake it ’til you make it’ as a Christian? Andy Kind gives his view
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OpinionLily Phillips has got it wrong. Grace is not permission to keep sinning
The recently baptised OnlyFans star Lily Phillips claims that because Christianity is all about “non-judgement”, she can continue sleeping with thousands of men. Lois McLatchie Miller explains why this fundamentally misunderstands the grace and freedom offered by the gospel of Jesus Christ
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OpinionCory Asbury’s shirtless photo apology reveals the problem with Christians online
After Cory Asbury apologised for posting a shirtless gym photo, John Reynolds reflects on the impossibility of pleasing people online. Christian correction has its place, he says, but social media has made us too quick to mistake our offence for someone else’s sin
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InterviewsPeter Vardy: The Christian businessman who closed on Sundays – and sold more cars
What does it look like to put Christian faith into practice in the competitive world of selling cars? Businessman and philanthropist Peter Vardy reveals what happened when he put biblical principles before conventional wisdom – and why a remarkable answer to prayer left his family with no doubt that God still works miracles
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Magazine FeaturesHow I smuggled Bibles across a border
Concealed beneath jigsaw pieces, twelve Bibles illegally crossed a border somewhere in North Africa. But it was the courage of the Christians waiting to receive scripture that left our journalist reflecting on what it truly means to give Jesus your all
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Magazine FeaturesWhat I’ve learned from hanging out in Christian care homes
After nearly two years of visiting Pilgrims’ Friend Society care homes, 26-year-old Tyler Sewell-Nicholas reflects on the unexpected lessons she has learned from older people about faith, friendship and the gift of truly listening
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Real Life‘I knew how to navigate cancer with God because an older person showed me’
When Rachel Turner was a child, her friendship with an older man named George was her favourite part of church life. Decades later, his example became a blueprint for her faith – and a powerful reminder of why intergenerational friendships matter
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Regular ColumnistsMy mother forgot my name. But dementia could not take away her dignity
Jeff Lucas reflects on his mother’s journey with dementia, the lessons it taught him about patience, care and the God-given dignity that remains when memory fades
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Thank God it's MondayThe senior housekeeper: ‘I love singing worship songs while I work’
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
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Regular ColumnistsWhy Christians should be wary of waving the flag
As St George’s flags spark fresh rows over patriotism and national identity, Veronica Zundel argues Christians should pledge their allegiance to a different kingdom
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Magazine FeaturesWhy your favourite Christian novel is probably steeped in Christian values
Why do some books become instant classics while others fade into obscurity? Beatrice Scudeler says many of our most beloved stories have distinctly Christian themes, even if their authors don’t believe
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OpinionYour data may be in the hands of scammers. Here’s how to respond
After a cyber-security breach involving Beacon CRM, many Christian charity donors and volunteers may be at greater risk of targeted scams. Fraud Data Analyst Anthony Spice explains how Christians should respond with wisdom and vigilance
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ReviewsHow can churches support young people exploring sexual identity? This book explains
How should Christians respond to young people exploring sexual identity? This thoughtful guide combines theology, psychology and pastoral wisdom, says our reviewer
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OpinionWhat Ted Lasso can teach the Church about making disciples
Season four of the hit TV series sees Richmond FC launch their first women’s team. But what lessons can Christians learn from Ted Lasso? Holly Price says that while culture tells us to focus on becoming the best version of ourselves, the Christian call is to pass on the blessings we have received to others
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OpinionOur church had become a machine that ran on burnt-out volunteers. So we stopped
Derek Hughes inherited a ministry built on exhausted volunteers who knew they needed to stop but did not believe they could. He reflects on what happened when he gave them permission to step back – and how deeply he had come to measure church success by activity
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Regular ColumnistsTrue confidence begins with knowing whose you are
In a world constantly trying to sell us a version of life that looks better than our own, Gemma Hunt reflects on the joy-stealing power of comparison. Through a series of affirmations, she invites you to claim a quiet confidence rooted in knowing not only who we are, but whose we are
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OpinionThe Eclipse: What 3% of sunlight taught me about God
Watching a near-total eclipse revealed the extraordinary power of even a sliver of sunlight — and brought new meaning to the biblical promise that the darkness cannot overcome the light, says Tony Wilson
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OpinionManny Pacquiao wants you to set soul-winning goals. But I think he’s missing something
Following Manny Pacquiao’s call for Christians to set annual “soul-winning” goals, Tim Yearsley questions whether targets risk turning people into units and evangelists into anxious, urgent performers
