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OpinionArrested for praying? Justice has finally been done, but the fight isn’t over
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce has won £13,000 payout and an apology from police after being arrested for silently praying outside an abortion clinic. It’s good news, but freedom of speech could still be restricted in the UK, warns the Evangelical Alliance’s Danny Webster
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OpinionShould Christian couples enter into prenups?
Prenuptial agreements appear to be growing in popularity, but Tony Wilson believes that Christians should avoid them. He explains why
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OpinionImmigration is not damaging our Christian heritage. It’s reviving it
As riots spread to Northern Ireland, the Belfast-based pastor Rick Hill points out that migration has often helped the spread of the gospel. Christians are not called to fear their neighbour, but to love them
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Regular ColumnistsIn defence of joy
God calls us to shout for joy, clap our hands in praise and celebrate, says Jeff Lucas.
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Regular ColumnistsDear Christians, let’s not talk about finding our ‘tribe’
The Bible emphasises unity between believers, observes Lucy Peppiatt. So why do Christians talk about their own ‘tribes’?
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OpinionHow to restore a fallen leader
As Tony Evans resigns from leading his megachurch following admission of sin, Justin Humphreys considers what a process of repentance, reparation and restoration should look like for fallen leaders
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ReviewsDancing for the Devil is a disturbing portrayal of a Christian cult
This new Netflix documentary about a cult leader is hard viewing for Christians, but could help us identify the early warning signs of spiritual abuse, says Giles Gough
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OpinionPremier CEO Peter Kerridge (1961-2024): A radio pioneer, committed to Christ
Peter Kerridge transformed a small start-up radio station into one of the most significant Christian media networks in the world. He will be remembered as a visionary leader whose drive, commitment and innovation changed the landscape of Christian broadcasting
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Magazine FeaturesIs there any point in going to church?
Recent trends suggests Christians are leaving behind more traditional expressions of church. Could God be doing something new?
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OpinionIs Russell Brand a Christian?
The controversial comedian’s baptism does not change his past or exempt him from facing the consequences of his previous actions, but God only knows the sincerity of his conversion. It is not for Christians to judge, says Krish Kandiah
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Reviews52 Sabbaths - David Hoffbrand
Written by the Jewish Christian author David Hoffbrand, this weekly devotional is an exhortation to remember the Lord’s instruction to keep the Sabbath holy. If we do not, we risk missing out on so much of God’s blessing in our lives, he argues. In our fast-paced ...
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Magazine FeaturesIslam: Navigating the choppy waters of interfaith relations
Jesus came to bring both truth and love. Has the Church followed its master when it comes to the increasingly tense and complex subject of British Islam?
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OpinionIreland’s vote for marriage is great news for Christians
The Irish people have voted to keep marriage as the legal foundation for families and society. Christians should draw encouragement from this, says the Evangelical Alliance’s Nick Park
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Thank God it's MondayThe illustrator: ‘God is like my business partner. I pray about everything’
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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News AnalysisIs the law on abortion about to change?
It may soon be possible for women to have an abortion up to term for any reason via pills by post. Pro-life groups have reacted with horror to the proposals.
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OpinionThe Christian faith of Justin and Hailey Bieber
Stephen Baldwin made headlines last week when he asked for prayers for his daughter, Hailey and her husband, Justin Bieber. But what do we know about the couple’s personal faith?
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ReviewsHearing the Message of Ecclesiastes - Christopher J H Wright
This commentary on Ecclesiastes will make you grateful that this strange book is in your Bible, says our reviewer
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Magazine FeaturesThe 3 sins of social action
Church-based food banks, homeless shelters and warm hubs have all grown at an incredible rate in recent years. But are they really working to reduce poverty?
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OpinionNo Suella, the Church is not facilitating bogus asylum claims
Despite Suella Braverman’s claims, the Church is not to blame for Abdul Ezedi remaining in the UK, says Evan L John. It’s a broken system that deports vulnerable Christians and allows violent criminals to remain. MPs should stop slinging mud and work out how to make assessments safer
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ReviewsCovenant - Danny Kruger
In modern British politics, discussion about Christianity and its positive contribution to society is unusual. So a book by a sitting MP, which bemoans our collective loss of Judeo-Christian ethics and argues for their reintroduction into government policy, is welcome. The Conservative MP and Christian, Danny ...
