All Christian living articles – Page 7
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Regular ColumnistsSacred or secular, whatever you do can bring glory to God
No job is entirely secular. And even those employed in Christian ministry should be engaging with the outside world, says Chine McDonald
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Real Life‘I spent my childhood in a Japanese prison. Then God sent me back as a missionary’
Basil Scott endured three “horrible” years inside a Japanese prisoner of war camp during the second world war. He explains how God later called him back to Asia, and why reconciliation is at the heart of the gospel
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Thank God it's MondayThe student: 'I am called to be the light of Jesus'
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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InterviewsThe Way UK’s Jesse Fellingham: Celebrity, self-doubt and going viral for Jesus
The son of worship leader Lou Fellingham has amassed a huge following on social media – and it’s all in the name of evangelism. He opens up about insecurity, getting his mum into gigs and why it’s OK to fail
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OpinionThe Church holds the solution to homelessness
Ahead of World Homeless Day (10 October), Beccy Riley explains why she believes that change is possible with the help of God
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Real Life‘I was adopted and abused. Now I’m teaching young people to repair bicycles so they can know God’s love’
Neil Obbard was an Army sniper filled with anger over his childhood abuse. Seeing the young people on his estate in Leeds suffering with similar traumas, he started a bicycle repair programme with the hope of reaching them with the good news
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ReviewsReviewed: Diarmaid MacCulloch’s history of sex and Christianity
The acclaimed historian’s new book Lower than the angels: A history of sex and Christianity is not a light read. But it’s a useful contribution to ongoing debates, says our reviewer
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OpinionThe Church has been ignoring rising extremism within its ranks. Here's what we need to do
Dangerous extremism is on the rise among all political tribes. Heather Tomlinson is urging Christians to act and pray now, in order to counter the rising tide of hate
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OpinionIt’s Friday the 13th so don’t forget your Christian superstitions
Wait, Christians aren’t superstitious…are we? On Friday the 13th, Jonty Langley offers a tongue-in-cheek reflection on the traditions we might unwittingly be holding on to
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OpinionThe Spectator is now owned by a Christian. But is this good news?
Is the new owner of The Spectator an ambitious mogul, an obedient servant or perhaps both? Chair of Christians in Media, Lani Charlwood, shares her view
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OpinionLike the Princess of Wales, my cancer journey taught me to see God’s light in the darkness
Princess Catherine has released a moving family video to mark the end of her cancer treatment, and its message of hope is straight from the Bible. Dr Claire Gilbert says she’ll be praying the joy the princess has found continues to grow
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ReviewsThe Church needs to break its silence on menopause. This book will help
Menopause is becoming increasingly spoken about in secular spheres, yet much of the faith community remains alarmingly silent, observes Arianna Walker. Jayne Manfredi’s new book, Waking the Women, will help plug the gap
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OpinionThe Paralympics celebrates our God-given equality. But there’s still a long way to go
The treatment of Tanni Grey-Thompson, who was forced to crawl off a train when assistance failed to arrive, is a stark contrast to the spirit of the Paralympics, observes Tim Farron MP. Attitudes must change if disabled people are to experience their God-given right to full equality in our society, he says
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Opinion4 things women want from church
It might be controversial, but as she enters the second half of life, Deborah Sloan is finally raising her head above the parapet. Here’s four things women want – and need – to find refreshment, renewal and restoration in their faith
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Regular ColumnistsBeware Christians who disguise suspicion as discernment
We should be grateful when narcissists are exposed and justice follows. But there’s a dark side to increased levels of suspicion, warns Jeff Lucas
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Magazine FeaturesRT Kendall: Here’s what my ‘finest hour’ will look like…
My finest hour won’t be my greatest sermon or book, says RT Kendall. Drawing inspiration from the life of David, the Bible teacher explains what his finest hour will look like, and reveals how you can have one too
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ReviewsHow to Tell the Truth - Preston Perry
Only a writer of consummate skill could deliver a book like this: in part a biographic account of Preston Perry’s early life and in part a teaching book that winsomely shares biblical principles on how to speak the truth. Perry’s childhood was blighted by drugs and ...
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Regular Columnists‘Raw-dogging’ is trending. But its roots draw on bibical wisdom
Critics have dubbed the latest social media craze idiotic, but Lucy Peppiatt argues that it has much in common with ancient spiritual disciplines
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Testimonies‘A scary dream changed my life’
Shi Ray Luo was an angry man before a supernatural dream convicted him. Knowing Christ has brought him a peace he never knew before
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Magazine FeaturesThe significance of now: How to find God in every season
Whether you’re a newlywed, empty-nester or busy building a business, God is with you in every stage of your life. Joe Warton explains how to make the most of right now
