All Premier Christianity articles in February 2024
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OpinionIchthus founder Roger Forster (1933-2024): Passionate preacher, evangelist and intellectual
The founder of Ichthus Fellowship, Roger Forster, has died at the age of 90. Roger was widely considered to be one of the most prominent figures in the UK evangelical church. The worship leader Graham Kendrick, and current Ichthus leader Henry George pay tribute to him
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InterviewsMiriam Cates MP: ‘The Conservative Party Conference is a bit like New Wine, but with more wine’
Political newcomer and social conservative Miriam Cates MP on faith, family life and her rapid entry to the House of Commons
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Regular ColumnistsWhy friendship is a matter of life and death
It is proven that having an optimum number of friends is good for us, says Chine McDonald, yet many men have fewer than they would like
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Magazine FeaturesThe Gospel according to Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift isn’t the light of the world. And she can’t fill our culture’s God-shaped hole. But the biggest pop star on the planet does identify as a Christian
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Thank God it's MondayThe fashionista: ‘The fashion industry is my ministry field’
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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InterviewsJennie Allen: 'If the internet cancels me, I'll be fine'
The author, podcaster and leader of IF:Gathering on platform, preaching to men and why she’s as happy teaching the Bible in her living room as she is to thousands
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Magazine FeaturesA rubbish campaign
Every minute in sub-Saharan Africa, enough plastic waste to cover a football pitch is openly dumped or burned.
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Magazine FeaturesIs free speech under threat?
As a survey suggests a quarter of young people would ban the Bible if it contained hate speech, and Christians are wrongfully arrested while street preaching, Heather Tomlinson investigates: Is our freedom of speech being eroded?
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Real Life‘No one believed a baby found in a ditch could survive’
When baby Miracle was found discarded in a drain in Uganda, local resident Gladys feared the worst. But thanks to the support of neighbours and a local Compassion-run project, a new family is learning to thrive
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Magazine FeaturesThe theologian I most admire
Eight Christians pay tribute to the thinkers who have most influenced them
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TestimoniesFrom brutal legionario to lover of Christ
When Mark Gee went AWOL from the Spanish Foreign Legion, he was sent to their notorious penal work section as a punishment. There, a dramatic encounter with an effigy of Jesus turned his life around
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Regular ColumnistsWho did Cain marry?
The identity of Cain’s wife has long troubled Christians. David Instone-Brewer proposes a new way of thinking about the problem
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Regular ColumnistsHelp! Science is pushing me toward atheism. How can I still be a Christian?
Tom Wright answers your questions
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Regular ColumnistsAre you in a cult?
Questions are healthy. If you’re in an environment where voicing doubts is forbidden, then watch out, says Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn. You could be in a cult
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ReviewsCovenant - Danny Kruger
In modern British politics, discussion about Christianity and its positive contribution to society is unusual. So a book by a sitting MP, which bemoans our collective loss of Judeo-Christian ethics and argues for their reintroduction into government policy, is welcome. The Conservative MP and Christian, Danny ...
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ReviewsActivating the Voice of God in Your Home - Matt Holman
Matt Holman’s book is the product of many years honing his gift of prophecy and teaching it to others. The result is a well-constructed yet simple book, full of practical advice. Each section is themed, with a biblical base and activations. In many cases, everyday items ...
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ReviewsOne - Clive Bowsher
It’s always a good sign when a book makes you miss your stop on the tube. One is that kind of book; it draws you in and forces you to consider just how good the gospel really is. On the surface, One is a book about ...
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ReviewsCity of Echoes - Jessica Wärnberg
Jessica Wärnberg has a background in religious history and the history of art; she certainly brings an artistic touch to this magnificent book. Painting word pictures using shades, colour and contrast, Wärnberg demonstrates rigorous research and a deft touch in handling complex historical material. This is a ...
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Regular ColumnistsJeff Lucas: My embarrassing first love stories
The author and teaching pastor doesn’t want to go back to his first faith. But his first love is another matter
