All Faith articles – Page 2
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TestimoniesFrom drug addiction to freedom in Christ
Carly Peek’s world fell apart when a close relative took her own life. Aged 13, she tumbled into addiction before finally finding healing and wholeness in Christ nearly two decades later
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Magazine FeaturesIs revival coming to Scotland? These leaders think so
Is holy rain beginning to fall in Scotland? This is no dreich day in the Highlands, reports Sharmila Meadows, rather, it’s the sound of renewal. Churches are seeing congregations grow as more and more people turn to Christ
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Magazine FeaturesWe do weird
It’s time to stop apologising for mystical experiences and brushing miracles under the carpet in the name of ‘seeker sensitivity’, says Pete Greig. It’s the supernatural claims of Christianity that make it stand apart – and people are hungry for it
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OpinionWhy faith and Eurovision have more in common than you think
Eurovision broadcaster and Methodist preacher, Lisa-Jayne Lewis says the song contest is about far more than just glitter and spectacle. It’s an encounter with something bigger, and it’s packed full with sacred possibilities
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Regular ColumnistsWhat churches can learn from this chicken shop
The American fast food chain Chick-fil-A has consistently outsold its competitors. But it isn’t just the food that makes it successful, observes Jeff Lucas
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Testimonies'When I asked God if he was Allah, I heard a voice reply "I am Jesus Christ"'
Ruqayyah Valencia-Dacosta struggled with anxiety and depression leading to a suicide attempt. But an encounter with the love of God took her from Islam to Christianity
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Magazine FeaturesAn idiot’s guide to the Council of Nicea’s big posh creed of compromise
This month marks 1,700 years since the council of Nicaea met to agree the statement of faith still said in many churches around the world each week. Nick Page delves into the murky world of Church politics, arguments about theology and what any of it has to do with Christians today
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Regular ColumnistsGod doesn’t expect us to forgive people who haven’t repented
Letting go of bitterness is not the same as forgiving someone, says Dr David Instone-Brewer
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Magazine FeaturesThis man is carrying a giant cross around Cornwall. I followed him to find out why
Having followed Lindsay Hamon and his giant twelve-foot wooden cross around Cornwall, Emma Fowle reflects on the powerful lessons on evangelism she’s learned from his unusual act of public witness
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Regular ColumnistsDo you feel seen? I'm learning to seek validation in God's gaze
Being seen by the Father was enough for Jesus. It should be for us too, says Gemma Hunt
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Magazine Features4 extraordinary churches
Forget stained-glass windows and high ceilings. From barges to nightclubs, here are four unusual churches bringing faith to unexpected places
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Regular ColumnistsJesus tells us not to fear. How does that work?
Life is full of fears - aging, death, and a world in turmoil. But Easter declares that Jesus has conquered the greatest fear of all, giving us hope beyond the grave, says Jeff Lucas
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Regular ColumnistsShould I be Catholic or Protestant?
Tom Wright gives his answer to a reader’s question
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Testimonies‘Debt nearly broke me. God got us through’
Having been a carer from a young age, Paul Helsby was used to relying on himself. But when a stroke almost took everything from him and the debt mounted up, he was forced to turn to God
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Magazine FeaturesWhat Christians get wrong about Satan
The devil isn’t called Lucifer, he can’t make you sin and he’s surprisingly useful to God. Jared Brock busts the myths you’ve been told about ha-satan
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Thank God it's MondayThe prison monitor: ‘I cannot start the day without God speaking to me’
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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Regular ColumnistsTake a closer look at Mary this Easter
This Easter, let’s not forget about Mary. This deeply complex woman of strength, sorrow and unwavering faith is worth another look
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InterviewsHatun Tash: ‘Sometimes I get beaten. I keep going until Muslims hear the Gospel’
The ex-Muslim on confronting Islam, suffering for the gospel and why she won’t stop sharing the good news whatever the cost
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News Analysis10,000 young people just worshipped Jesus at Wembley Arena
As thousands of teenagers gathered for the UK’s largest Catholic youth event, AJ Gomez was there to report on the hopeful message being given to the next generation
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OpinionStormzy just set the standard for bringing God to secular spaces
Gratitude to God is often vague at big awards shows, but at this year’s BRITs, Stormzy and Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso clearly honoured Jesus Christ. Such powerful expressions of faith will inspire other Christian creatives to do the same, says Maxine Harrison
