All Christian Living articles
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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 ColumnistsThe Church has a pastor problem – but not the one you think
While abusive leaders must always be held to account, most pastors are simply trying to shepherd their congregations faithfully. Jeff Lucas explains why they need our prayers, encouragement and support more than our suspicion
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Regular ColumnistsEverything belongs to God – not just the ‘Christian’ bits
Veronica Zundel says it’s time to ditch the sacred vs secular divide
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OpinionIn praise of the urgent
Christians often speak of the need for stillness and rest. But what happens when there’s calls to make, jobs to be done and everyday life to get through? Gemma Hunt says we don’t need to feel guilty. God is in it all
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Regular ColumnistsWhat my worst pastoral blunders taught me
From awkward hospital visits to forgotten names and embarrassing assumptions, Jeff Lucas reflects on his most face-palm-inducing pastoral moments
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Real Life‘A stranger gave me a camera when I was a teenager. It changed the course of my life’
When Emmanuel Hammond was 14 years old, he attended his first Christian festival. There, a photographer felt prompted in a dream to give the teenager an expensive SLR camera. It released a God-given gift that he has been refining ever since
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ReviewsCraig Groeschel’s outstanding book on burnout and breakdown will help many
Craig Groeschel’s personal experience of “the emotions no one talks about”, combined with clinical psychologist Wayne Chappell’s expertise, creates a powerful resource that debunks the myth that good Christians shouldn’t struggle with mental health issues, says our reviewer
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ReviewsAnxiety might deepen your faith. That’s according to this outstanding Christian book
Blair Linne’s Made To Tremble offers a nuanced and biblical perspective on anxiety, says our reviewer in this rare five star review
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ReviewsArthur Brooks is a Christian and expert on meaning. So why doesn’t his book mention Jesus?
In a culture shaped by distraction and achievement, Arthur Brooks explores what it means to live with purpose. His approach is thoughtful and practical, though not explicitly Christian, says our reviewer
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ReviewsWant more joy in your life? Read this life changing book
Natalie Brand’s From Crimson to White offers a rich and compelling guide to finding joy in Jesus, says our reviewer
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ReviewsNew Wine leader Rich Johnson has written an outstanding book on humble Christian leadership
As toxic leadership cultures continue to be exposed across denominations, Rich Johnson’s timely book offers a biblical framework for leading well and sustainably in the church, says our reviewer
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ReviewsThis outstanding book shows how forgiveness can heal our angry world
In a culture marked by outrage and cancel culture, theologian Amy Orr-Ewing argues that forgiveness – rooted in the gospel – offers the healing our anxious age desperately needs. It’s a timely manifesto for troubled times, says our reviewer
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ReviewsCalled to Care: The book urging Christians to respond to the climate crisis
Climate activist Jo Knight’s new book challenges Christians to move from spectators to active participants in creation care. Rooted in biblical theology and filled with practical hope, Called to Care argues that environmental action is an act of love for what God loves, says our reviewer
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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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ReviewsLooking for a fresh approach to Lent this year? Try this book
Maggi Dawn reimagines Lent as a journey beyond certainty into deeper encounter with God. Her 47-day devotional challenges comfortable faith and opens scripture afresh, says our reviewer
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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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ReviewsLooking for a Lent devotional that goes deeper? Try this
Lavinia Byrne offers a challenging Lenten companion that refuses easy answers. Connecting biblical figures such as Abraham and Jonah to contemporary events including the Gaza conflict and Grenfell tragedy, A Place of Belonging pushes readers beyond comfort zones into deeper encounters with God and scripture, says our reviewer
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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 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
