All Faith articles – Page 15
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Testimonies'I was a staunch atheist but reading medieval theology led me to Christ'
Charlotte Gauthier wanted to save people from believing in God. Encountering the beauty of an ancient church building unexpectedly stopped her in her tracks
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ReviewsDeconstruct faith, discover Jesus - Preston Ulmer
All Christians need to examine their beliefs and practices, according to the author of this book. Here’s our review
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Magazine FeaturesSummer reading guide: 18 books to add to your list
The Premier Christianity team (and friends!) pick their favourite books to get you through your holidays
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Regular ColumnistsValuable trash: Why the first Christians were known as the scum of the earth
Throughout Christian history, those at the bottom of society have been most receptive to the good news, explains David Instone-Brewer
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ReviewsHaydon Spenceley: My top 8 songs
The chaplain of Northampton Town Football Club and director of vocations and formation for the diocese of Peterborough shares his top tunes
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Magazine FeaturesWhy it’s time for Christians to take UFOs seriously
As a high-ranking US government official claims there is hard evidence which proves we are not alone in the universe, Dr Matthew L Halsted asks, if alien life were discovered, should it undermine your Christian faith?
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Testimonies‘My grandmother’s prayers saved me’
The divorce of her parents caused a deep pain in Imogen Hill. But the faithful prayers of her grandmother started her on a path to healing – and the miraculous salvation of many of her family members
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Opinion5 heresies Christians would rather ignore
Dr Lee Gatiss has argued Christians must be bolder in confronting false teaching. Jonty Langley agrees, but believes Christians have had too narrow a view of what constitutes heresy
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Magazine FeaturesHeresy! Why Christians must confront false teaching
The controversial Jesus of Nazareth often refuted false teaching. His followers should be prepared to do the same, says Dr Lee Gatiss
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Magazine Features50 years of Greenbelt: Christianity’s most controversial festival
As the unique Christian festival celebrates its 50th birthday, Derek Walker looks back at the event’s most memorable moments
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InterviewsWes Streeting MP: ‘My faith made it very difficult to accept my sexuality’
Labour’s shadow health minister Wes Streeting MP talks about growing up in poverty, reconciling his faith and sexuality, and building bridges across political and religious divides
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Real Life‘My wife’s death was tragic, but God is still good’
When Brad Franklin’s wife died suddenly, aged 37, she was pregnant with the couple’s seventh child. Four years on, Brad reflects on returning to ministry, widowhood, remarriage and glorifying God in our suffering
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Thank God it's MondayThe paediatric nurse: 'I can't imagine doing this job without God'
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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OpinionThe changing faith of Taylor Swift
While the popstar's references to Christian faith have been infrequent, it may just be possible to trace a journey of deconstruction through her music, says Giles Gough. He reports on the tale of two Taylors
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Magazine FeaturesRunning the race: How you can finish well
Many assume that retirement is all about ticking off the bucket list of life’s great experiences. But for Christians, deep joy in our golden years is found elsewhere, says Dr John Wyatt
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Regular ColumnistsJeff Lucas on the ‘mortifying’ moment the police stopped him
Decades ago, when my wife, Kay, and I were courting, we would exchange excruciating love letters loaded with syrup and spirituality: “Dear Kay, I love you so much, hallelujah, praise the Lord, but not as much as I love Jesus, glory to God.” Yuk. We were ...
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Regular ColumnistsJesus doesn’t offer us rest. He commands it
Our resident systematic theologian Lucy Peppiatt unpacks the New Testament’s teaching on rest
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Magazine FeaturesImagining eternity: Daring to dream of life after death
When Michael J Tinker’s father was diagnosed with terminal cancer it took their family by surprise. But in the six short weeks between diagnosis and death, they experienced God drawing close like never before
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Regular ColumnistsBelief in God may be falling. But our spiritually curious generation still thinks there's more to life
I recently joined thousands of fans for the London leg of Beyoncé’s Renaissance world tour. I’ve written in these pages before about my love for the Queen Bee, and how I believe much of her artistry over the past few years has pointed her fans towards God. ...
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OpinionJesus wasn’t white, but many Black Christians still see him that way. It has to change
When Dr Victoria Omotoso showed Black South Africans films which depicted Jesus as both Black and white, most chose white Jesus as the most historically accurate. It just goes to show how far we have to go in decolonising the image of our saviour, she says
