All Christian living articles – Page 5
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Regular ColumnistsMy daughter plays the ‘yellow car’ game. Here’s what it taught me about faith
Gemma Hunt explains how a lighthearted game got her thinking about bringing faith into everyday life
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Real Life‘God told me to step aside from worship music – and then led me to buy a castle in Scotland’
Andrew Mitchell walked away from worship ministry, only to discover that God had far bigger plans than he could have imagined
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Thank God it's MondayThe A-level student: 'My hope is to have more opportunities to share the gospel'
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 ColumnistsWilling to die? Why Christians need to recover their moral courage
Western Christians may never face execution for their faith, but we are still called to costly obedience. Chine McDonald considers what moral courage looks like today
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Regular ColumnistsFlying with toddlers: Lessons from 30,000 feet
A mid-air standoff over an emergency exit became a reminder that the most persistent question in any child’s vocabulary - “Why?” - can unsettle more than a cabin, and even shape a life of faith, explains Jeff Lucas
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ReviewsMark Batterson rightly champions persistence but it’s a shame his book flirts with the prosperity gospel
Mark Batterson’s vision of slow productivity in Gradually, then Suddenly is compelling, but his book fails to grapple with situations where faithfulness doesn’t lead to breakthrough, says our reviewer
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OpinionAlexei Navalny wasn’t just the face of Russian opposition to Putin. He was a Christian martyr
The Russian opposition leader who was reportedly killed with frog poison, was memorising Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount in four languages before his death. Rev Peter Crumpler shares how extensively Navalny wrote about his Christian faith and how it sustained him through imprisonment and opposition politics
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OpinionWhy I changed my mind about Lent
Krish Kandiah used to think that Lent was dreary, oppressive and legalistic. But taking time out from our always-on world can be the best kind of spiritual reset, he says, and help us to align our lives with the hope and future that God promises
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OpinionMost small group discipleship fails. Here’s how we (accidentally) found a better way
After years of well-intentioned programmes that moved hearts but not habits, mid-week groups were fading at Derek Hughes’ church. He explains how a slower, simpler experiment quietly changed everything
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OpinionGen Z’s early morning ‘Bible before phone’ routines sound impressive. But there’s a downside to discipline
My generation has embraced the spiritual disciplines, notes Alexandra Zhirnova. But the answer to long-lasting habits isn’t discipline – it is devotion
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ReviewsVaughan Roberts is offering compassionate biblical wisdom on sexuality
Vaughan Roberts’ new book is a thoughtful, compassionate exploration of sexuality and the gospel, says our reviewer
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OpinionWhat’s in a name? Brand Beckham and our obsession with identity
As celebrity families turn surnames into trademarks, many of us feel the pressure to manage identity and image. But the Bible’s vision of a “good name” challenges a culture obsessed with control, reputation and performance, says Ayoola Bandele
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Regular ColumnistsI fell in love with my sat nav – and it taught me something about following Jesus
Jeff Lucas has a confession: he’s in love… with his sat nav. But when his wife’s Waze voice started arguing with Brenda, he realised that in faith and life some voices deserve to be ignored
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Magazine FeaturesWhat’s wrong with Christian nationalism?
As thousands take to the streets and Christian imagery is fused with nationalist politics, many are asking whether this represents a legitimate expression of the gospel or a dangerous political theology. The Evangelical Alliance’s Danny Webster explores the issues
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Magazine FeaturesA lot of evangelical marriage advice is wrong. Here’s the evidence
A lot of popular evangelical teaching actually leads to worse sex and less happy marriages, argues Sheila Wray Gregoire. Here’s the Christian marriage advice you really need
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Magazine FeaturesHow to preach sermons for every day life
Preaching has a unique power to shape how Christians live beyond Sunday. Joe Warton explores how your message can move from inspiration to formation, equipping ordinary people in your congregation to follow Jesus in the everyday realities of picking up their grandkids from school, watching TV or playing canoe polo
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Testimonies‘I hated everything about religion - but then God called me home’
After reaching the finals of Britain’s Got Talent and landing a record deal, Eddie Brett was flying high. But when success fell away, seeking peace led him right back to Jesus
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Magazine Features1 in 4 Christians have experienced domestic abuse. Here’s what churches can do
We can’t assume that domestic abuse doesn’t happen in our churches, says Bekah Legg. Here’s how Christians can develop a better theology to deal with it
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OpinionStudents are hungry for Jesus. Let’s stop debating the quiet revival and get on with the work
In universities across the UK, students are engaging with the gospel in ways that haven’t been seen for years, says UCCF’s Matt Lillicrap. He reflects on a moment ripe for mission and how Christians can throw the nets wide and join Jesus in bringing people to faith
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Real Life‘I turned my theology PhD into trading cards’
Michael Tang thought he was headed for a career as an academic. Instead, God called him to communicate Christian wisdom through an entirely different means. He urges Christians not to be frightened of thinking outside the box in order to make theology great again
