All Faith articles – Page 7
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InterviewsPatrick Regan: ‘I’ve never felt God so close as when I was with a bunch of homeless guys’
The charity founder on mediating between Jamaican gang leaders, facing criticism from fellow Christians, and why the Bible is full of wisdom on mental health
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Real Life‘I’ll never stop working for peace and justice’
It is 20 years since Rev Inderjit Bhogal OBE launched the first City of Sanctuary in his home town of Sheffield. But the work of welcome, hospitality and reconciliation is more vital now than ever, he says
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InterviewsDr Aaron Edwards: ‘We assume that causing offence is unchristian. But that’s nonsense’
The former theology lecturer on why he still stands by the viral social media post that cost him his job
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Testimonies'I googled "Christian festivals" and discovered the love of Jesus'
Sean O’Farrell stumbled across Creation Fest on the internet. By the end of the weekend, he’d found the truth he was searching for
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OpinionHow to start spiritual conversations with friends who don't care about faith
Many of our evangelistic approaches assume that people have questions about the Christian faith. But how do we engage people who appear not to be in the least bit bothered? Andy Bannister shares one idea
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Testimonies‘I didn’t have a bed. Compassion provided for our family and told me about Jesus’
Faith Nalukwago shares her story
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Magazine FeaturesPulled out of the rabbit hole: Meet the conspiracy theorists who are turning to Christ
Kate Orson speaks to the converts who are leaving the truther and new age movements behind
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Regular ColumnistsWhen a stripper came to church
Source: Steve Hamblin / Alamy Stock Photo Back in the wonderful days when I had hair, Larry was my hairdresser. He used to do a fine job with my copious mop. Sadly, the passing of time means the mop became a stranded peninsula, and what used to ...
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Magazine FeaturesHope bringers: How Compassion is changing lives
God’s name has been co-opted by many movements and in many ways over the years, but when Compassion promises to release children from poverty in the name of Jesus, Megan Cornwell says she no longer has to take it on good faith. She has seen it with her own eyes, and she believes
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ReviewsMetamorphosis - Matt Hatch
Metamorphosis sets out to help the struggling but committed believer to pursue God’s best for them. This recommended process of growth and transformation owes as much to the ancient practices of the past – particularly Ignatian spirituality – as it does to the modern-day wisdom of the ...
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ReviewsLife in the Negative World - Aaron M Renn
Christians in the UK have long lived in what Aaron Renn calls the “negative world”, receiving hostility and suspicion from the wider culture because of our beliefs. The secularisation of the USA, where Renn lives, has been slower, but this book examines the phenomenon and suggests solutions. ...
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ReviewsFriend of God - John C Lennox
Reading John Lennox is like getting in the ring with a heavyweight boxer. Intimidating. This book is no lightweight Christian paperback but brings big challenge and muscular theology that certainly packs a punch. From round one, the reader is introduced to first-rate biblical scholarship and exegesis. ...
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Regular ColumnistsWho would Jesus shout at?
Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn has been on the receiving end of abuse hurled by Christian protesters. It’s got him thinking - who would Jesus shout at?
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Regular ColumnistsYou’ve read your Bible and prayed. Now do this
God’s heart for those in need is crystal clear throughout the Old Testament. In a cost of living crisis the call to love your neighbour as yourself is more relevant than ever, says Natalie Williams
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Regular ColumnistsWarrior women: What does the Bible say?
David Instone-Brewer explores what scripture teaches about women in wartime
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Testimonies‘I heard the voice of God’
Joy Ogeh-Hutfield was an award-winning businesswoman when a cancer diagnosis turned her life upside down. Hearing the audible voice of God moments before her surgery reignited the faith that had grown dim
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Magazine FeaturesThe NHS can try and discipline me, but I’m going to carry on sharing my faith at work
Dr Richard Scott “overstepped the boundaries” by praying with a patient, according to a tribunal. It isn’t the first time the Christian GP has faced censure, yet he is determined to continue sharing his faith at work. He explains why
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Magazine FeaturesBored with your small group? Here’s how to make it brilliant
Whether you’re a super fan or a sceptic, small groups are essential for your spiritual growth. Here’s how you can get the most out of them
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InterviewsAcclaimed novelist Marilynne Robinson on Reading Genesis, imagining heaven and (not) insulting God
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author says she’s proof that the world isn’t as antagonistic towards Christians as many assume
