All Christmas articles
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Real Life‘Our family experienced tragedy at Christmas. But the light of Jesus can never be extinguished’
When Catherine Campbell’s brother died on Christmas Eve, a black cloud of grief instantly blanketed her home. But in the struggle, she nevertheless found that Christmas joy can always be found in Jesus
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Magazine FeaturesThe Gospel according to John Lewis: How Christmas ads reveal our culture’s longing for meaning
From tear-jerking rom-coms to cuddly penguins, these expensive TV commercials have become a major talking points in recent years. They often hint at Christian themes too – you could even call them modern-day parables, says Martin Saunders
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OpinionYour friends want to go to church this Christmas - you just need to ask them
Christmas churchgoing is on the rise, according to Tearfund, with nearly half of UK adults planning to attend church over the festive season. Andy Frost says it’s time for Christians to let go of their hang-ups - people are just waiting for an invitation
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OpinionThis Reform MP is wrong. Christmas is not being ‘cancelled’ in the UK
Sarah Pochin MP has claimed Christmas could be “cancelled by the woke liberati”. But this is misinformation, argues Frank Allen. Christians the world over pray for the rights and freedoms that British believers enjoy, he says
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ReviewsDiscover the joy of a simpler, more sustainable Christmas
Olivia Warburton’s Dreaming of a Green Christmas combines ecological wisdom with biblical reflection, showing how caring for creation can transform our festive celebrations into acts of worship and stewardship, says our reviewer
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News AnalysisTommy Robinson just held a Christmas carol concert. Here’s what happened
Tommy Robinson’s latest rally in Central London brought together hundreds of people to sing Christmas carols. Dr William Allchorn went along to find out whether the event was political, religious, or a mixture of the two
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OpinionThe best Christmas gift we can offer is the story of scripture
People are more open to reading the Bible than ever, says Simon Lennox. This Christmas, lets take the opportunity to introduce them to the greatest story ever told - and the only one that brings real joy, peace and hope to our broken world
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OpinionWhy Unite the Kingdom’s Christmas rally misses the point of Christianity
If Tommy Robinson is misappropriating the Christian faith for his own political purposes, Christians should appropriate it right back again, says George Pitcher, just as the Church of England bus stop posters have done. Let’s reclaim patriotism and use it for good this festive season
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ReviewsThis Advent devotional reveals the Holy Spirit’s role in Christmas
For her new 25 day Advent devotional, award-winning author Cynthia Ruchti turns her attention to the role of the Holy Spirit in the Christmas story, says our reviewer
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OpinionFeeling stuck this Advent? Don’t worry - God says your waiting won’t be wasted
Advent reminds us that, even when we can’t see it, God is working - just as he was in the 400 years of silence before Christ’s birth. Even when it’s hard, Ayoola Bandele says the invitation of advent is not to grit our teeth and deny our longings, but focus on what God is doing in us anyway
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OpinionIt’s St Nicholas’ Day. What does that mean, and why do Christians celebrate it?
While children in the UK wait for Christmas Day, youngsters in mainland Europe will be receiving presents from St Nicholas this weekend. But how did a fourth-century bishop become the jolly figure we call Santa Claus?
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OpinionThis Advent, let’s point others toward Jesus
The Christmas season is an invitation to learn from the example of John the Baptist, says Rich Villodas. In a world full of fear and a culture that prioritises self, his witness challenges us to point towards the light of Christ which overcomes all darkness
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Opinion‘Putting Christ at the heart of Christmas’ has nothing to do with Christian Nationalism
When Christmas becomes a political battleground, Christians must remember the child in the manger — and why his way of love leaves no room for nationalist distortions of the faith, says Rev Al Barrett
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ReviewsRich Villodas’ new book will teach you how to wait well this Advent
In his new book Waiting for Jesus, pastor Rich Villodas offers a deeply reflective 25-day devotional, says our reviewer
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ReviewsThe perfect Christmas book for loved ones who don’t know Jesus
David Platt’s oustanding book, All You Want for Christmas, delivers the gospel in just 92 pages, says our reviewer
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Real Life‘How we built an AI translator to help everyone in your church hear the gospel’
Kingdom Code’s hackathon saw a room of Christian coders come together to tackle the language barrier isolating churchgoers whose first language isn’t English. Mike Ashelby tells the story behind the innovative AI translation tool they created
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Regular ColumnistsI met an angel today — pretty sure his name was Ron
Jeff Lucas wasn’t expecting an angelic encounter — especially not one involving blue gloves, a beer belly and a man who definitely looked more like a Ron than a Gabriel.
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Magazine FeaturesSanta vs Jesus: When Claus meets the Christ
They’re often pitted against one another, but new research from Paul Kerensa has revealed it hasn’t always been this way. Can the Sleighman and the Saviour be friends after all?
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Testimonies‘I was a Jehovah’s Witness drowning in debt at Christmas. When CAP told me about Jesus everything changed’
When Christians Against Poverty (CAP) arrived to help Jade, who was struggling to afford Christmas, they did more than ease her finances. They introduced her to the love of Christ
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Magazine Features6 myths about Jesus debunked
Given it’s his birthday (kind of), it’s only fair we get to know the real Yehoshua ben Yehoseph. Jared Brock separates fact from fiction
