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ColumnistsAmerican evangelicals still support Trump. But can they justify it from the Bible?
Ahead of the US mid-term elections, where more than 60% of white evangelicals are expected to vote in favour of Donald Trump, Elaine Storkey examines what scripture says about leadership, truth and power
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ColumnistsDon't just read the Bible. Learn to live inside its story
The Bible is more than a source of principles to apply to our lives. Dr Chloe Lynch explains how learning to inhabit its stories can reshape our imagination, desires and, ultimately, the way we live
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ColumnistsShould Christians work in the arms industry?
Tom Wright gives his response to a reader’s question
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ColumnistsThe hidden theology behind your church’s rota
The list of people willing to help with refreshments, children’s work or leading worship is a beautiful image of the body of Christ, says Chine McDonald
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ColumnistsWhat will we leave behind when we’re gone?
Veronica Zundel reflects on mortality, memory and the question of what remains after we die
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ColumnistsHow to disagree with other Christians without needing a dentist afterwards
Churches are full of people with strong opinions, and disagreements are inevitable. But some arguments leave more bruises than others. Drawing on his experience as a church leader, Jeff Lucas explains why Christians need to learn to fight fairly, resist the temptation to label others ‘divisive’ and remember that winning the argument isn’t everything
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ColumnistsFollowing Jesus doesn’t protect us from tragedy
Faith doesn’t spare us from suffering – but does give us hope beyond it, says Jeff Lucas
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ColumnistsWhat’s behind this strange phrase Jesus used?
Jesus spoke with a unique and intriguing mannerism – and scholars still don’t fully understand it, says David Instone-Brewer
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ColumnistsOn the beauty of an ordinary Christian life
A faithful life may be far more extraordinary in God’s eyes than the dramatic success stories we so often celebrate, says Veronica Zundel
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ColumnistsRacial justice isn’t ‘woke’. It’s deeply rooted in Christianity
Dealing with racism isn’t a secular concern, says Chine McDonald. This Black History Month, she’s praying that Jesus-followers remember we’re all made in God’s image
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ColumnistsCan you find the Trinity in the Old Testament?
Elaine Storkey explores the Old Testament clues that point towards Father, Son and Holy Spirit – centuries before Jesus’ birth
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ColumnistsHow should Christians read Old Testament prophecy?
Tom Wright gives his response to a reader’s question
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ColumnistsMy mother forgot my name. But dementia could not take away her dignity
Jeff Lucas reflects on his mother’s journey with dementia, the lessons it taught him about patience, care and the God-given dignity that remains when memory fades
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ColumnistsGod loves it when young and old unite
When we retreat into generational silos, we all lose, says Chine McDonald. The Church is one of the few places where different generations spend time together
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ColumnistsIt’s time to reopen the wells of revival
The Church needs fresh moves of God, but that doesn’t mean forgetting what came before. Dr Chloe Lynch explores the significance of Isaac reopening the wells of the previous generation while also digging new ones
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ColumnistsWhat’s the point of genealogies?
Far from being a dry list of ancient names, Jesus’ family tree in Matthew 1 is full of outsiders, scandals and broken lives. Elaine Storkey takes a closer look at this surprising genealogy and uncovers timeless truths about the extraordinary reach of God’s grace
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ColumnistsWhy Christians should be wary of waving the flag
As St George’s flags spark fresh rows over patriotism and national identity, Veronica Zundel argues Christians should pledge their allegiance to a different kingdom
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ColumnistsTrue confidence begins with knowing whose you are
In a world constantly trying to sell us a version of life that looks better than our own, Gemma Hunt reflects on the joy-stealing power of comparison. Through a series of affirmations, she invites you to claim a quiet confidence rooted in knowing not only who we are, but whose we are
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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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ColumnistsWhere was the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?
Tom Wright gives his response to a reader’s question
