All Christian living articles – Page 21
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OpinionHow to hold onto hope this Christmas
The hope of advent seems a long way off against the backdrop of war, famine and disaster. That’s where lament comes in, says Tim Farron MP
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OpinionAre all sins the same?
It’s complicated, says Ian Paul. He explains why the Bible give two different answers, and why it’s important for Christians come to the right conclusions on sexual ethics
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OpinionIt’s time for Christians to take a stand against online porn. Here’s how you can make a difference
1.4 million children regularly access pornography every month. And while offline porn is regulated, what is uploaded to the internet includes vast amounts of violent, illegal content. That’s why we’re campaigning for better government regulation
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Opinion'I'm still healing from what happened at Soul Survivor'
When Kye* joined the staff team at Soul Survivor, he was a passionate believer in the ministry's values and mission. But his early optimism was soon dented by what he calls a "culture of control" overseen by the church's leader, Mike Pilavachi. Ahead of the release of Premier Christianity's new investigative podcast series, 'Soul Survivors', Kye shares his own story
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OpinionDon’t be a Grinch. Why denying Santa is a bad evangelism strategy
A man dressed as The Grinch has caused controversy for standing outside a school in America with a placard proclaiming: “Santa is fake. Jesus is real”. It might be the truth, says Emma Fowle, but it’s not a great way to share your faith this Christmas
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OpinionWe interrupted a church service to protest climate change. Here’s why
Christian Climate Action’s protest during a live radio broadcast from Chichester Cathedral has sparked some criticism. Holly Anna Petersen says that far from being unchristian, standing up for the poor is more important than anything
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OpinionWhy sex outside marriage is a salvation issue
Christians can’t agree to disagree on sexual ethics, says John Stevens. There’s too much at stake
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Opinion7 things to put in the sin bin
Football is following in Rugby’s footsteps and introducing sin bins in an attempt to deal with bad behaviour on the pitch. It got Tim Bechervaise thinking: what else in society could do with a time out?
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ReviewsDowntime: Our Christmassy recommendations
What the Premier Christianity team are enjoying this month
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ReviewsHopeward - Dai Hankey
Cardiff-based pastor Dai Hankey has written a lovely little book for Christians who aren’t giving up, but are weary. The author, a former skateboarder and DJ, points us to a longer, slower, deeper faith; or as he puts it in relation to Jesus: “his invitation to the ...
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Regular ColumnistsWhy Christmas is the story of a ceasefire
A peace agreement between God and humanity has been reached, writes Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn
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Testimonies‘A near-death experience led me to Jesus’
After overdosing on cocaine, Michelle Steele’s heart stopped, and she experienced a terrifying vision of hell
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Magazine FeaturesGod, grief and a month on the farm
When Miranda Adderley was told that her unborn grandson was unlikely to survive outside the womb, she organised a countryside retreat for her family. Together, they processed their grief in the beauty of nature, and slowly learned to see the goodness of God again
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Thank God it's MondayThe lawyer: 'God has put me here for a purpose'
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 on the frontline
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Magazine FeaturesSheila Walsh: The best Christmas I ever had
It’s easy to miss the thing right in front of you, says Sheila Walsh, even when it’s what you need most in the world
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OpinionNever again is now
David Hoffbrand explains why he attended a recent Pro-Israel rally outside Downing Street, and why he believes all Christians should be standing against antisemitism
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OpinionJesus is seriously good for you - the research proves it
Having a faith makes you happier. That's according to a new survey which says people of faith are on average 20 per cent more satisfied with life than atheists. Phil Knox looks at the implications
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OpinionI’ll quit being a vicar on Sunday
The gospel may need no refreshing, but we do. It’s time to go, says George Pitcher
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OpinionThe greatest wealth transfer in history is underway and the Church is uniquely positioned to support it
In the coming years, Boomers will hand over an unprecedented $100 trillion of wealth to the next generation. Ken Costa explains how the Church can help Zennials manage their money appropriately
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ReviewsHave a little faith - Kate Bottley
“That vicar off the telly” is how Rev Kate Bottley is known to millions. In her debut book, Bottley sets out her down-to-earth wisdom on success, love, strength, conflict, confidence, loneliness and grief. That sounds like it could be hard-going, except it’s not. It’s like sitting down ...
