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OpinionChristian Atsu (1992-2023): ‘A devoted follower of Jesus’
Ex-premiership footballer, Christian Atsu, played for Chelsea and Newcastle before signing for Turkish club, Hatayspor, last year. He was tragically killed in the recent earthquake in Turkey. Hillsong Newcastle pastor, Jonny Ferguson plays tribute to the family man who always put God, and others, first
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Opinion
Pelé (1940-2022): ‘God gave me the gift of knowing how to play football’
Earlier this week, thousands of Brazilians lined the streets for the funeral of footballing legend, Pelé. His traditional Catholic send-off reflected a life of faith in God, if not a life lived perfectly, says Emma Fowle
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Opinion
‘Father, into your hands we commend Pope Benedict’s spirit’ - Read Pope Francis’s funeral homily
Pope Francis paid tribute to the life and service of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Read the text in full here
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Opinion
Bill Latham (1938-2022): The gifted communicator who brought Cliff Richard to faith
Best known as Cliff Richard’s right hand man, Bill Latham was a phenomenal Christian communicator who brought many into God’s kingdom says Gill Snow
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Magazine Features
Pope Benedict XVI (1927-2022): ‘God’s Rottweiler’ was an outstanding theologian
Catherine Pepinster reports on the varied life and ministry of the late pope, who died this morning
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Editor’s picks: 15 best features from 2022
Premier Christianity has been at the forefront of unpacking all the big stories of 2022 from a distinctly Christian perspective. Here’s a round-up of our favourite long-reads the year
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Opinion
Barry Kissell (1938-2022): Joy-filled maverick, prophetic trailblazer and leader of leaders
New Zealand born Barry Kissell played a key role in the UK’s charismatic movement for over 40 years, bringing prophetic challenge and encouraging a new generation of leaders. Greg Downes remembers him
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Mike Rimmer (1961-2022): The pioneering Christian music broadcaster asked the hard questions
Mike Rimmer was a distinguished reporter and interviewer, especially during Christian music’s golden years. On top of interviewing the biggest artists, Rimmer was a passionate advocate for up and coming artists. His equally prolific Cross Rhythms colleague Tony Cummings remembers him
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Opinion
Justin Welby: All who follow the Queen’s example can say, with her: ‘We will meet again’
Initial reactions from Christian leaders online suggest the Most Rev Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, struck just the right chord with his short but sweet tribute to a Queen who served God and strove to point others to him. Here’s his sermon in full
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Opinion
Rob Parsons OBE: My meetings with the Queen
The founder of Care for the Family recalls his meetings with the late monarch
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Magazine Features
Service: Why the Queen embodied the most scandalous notion in human history
Though she lived an intensely public life, the Queen had a deeply private faith. And through it, she modelled the classic Christian virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance. We would do well to follow her example, says George Pitcher
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Opinion
Bishop Michael Curry: ‘Thank God that one named Elizabeth walked among us’
We spoke to The Most Rev Michael Curry following the news of Her Majesty’s death. He talked about the Queen’s quiet, steady faith, our need to pray for our new king and how we can all look to Jesus to help us live a life of faithfulness too
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Regular Columnists
Devout, relaxed and friendly: Tom Wright recalls his 36 hours with The Queen
The former Bishop of Durham recalls being invited to spend a weekend with Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh in Sandringham
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Opinion
As our nation mourned, God sent a rainbow to remind us of his faithfulness
A double rainbow appeared over Buckingham Palace shortly before the announcement that Queen Elizabeth II had died. Pete Greig wonders if this sign in the sky was more than sheer co-incidence
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The Queen and my father Billy Graham: Their unlikely friendship was built on Christ
After hearing his Good Friday broadcast for the BBC, the Queen invited Billy Graham to preach at Windsor. His son, Franklin, recounts the friendship between a farm boy and a monarch, based on a shared love of Jesus
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Regular Columnists
I wasn’t well behaved at Trooping the Colour, but now I’m so grateful for the Queen’s steadfast example
Jeff Lucas shares a story from his childhood, when he attempted to interrupt the Queen’s official birthday celebrations
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Opinion
The uncomplicated way the Queen spoke of her faith was an inspiration to preachers like me
Lord Leslie Griffiths says preachers were inspired by the “effortless” way the Queen spoke the name of Jesus
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Magazine Features
Queen Elizabeth II served Christ
Our Queen’s faith in Jesus Christ was central to her life, says Mark Woods. We should be deeply grateful to God for her life-long service to Christ reflected in her life-long service to her people
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Magazine Features
Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022): Remembering the Christian faith of the UK’s longest-serving monarch
Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96. In paying tribute to Her Majesty, Rt Rev John Pritchard says the prayer of our national anthem was answered
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Opinion
10 brilliant things the Queen has said about God
Queen Elizabeth II was always open about her strong Christian faith. As the world mourns the loss of the UK's longest reigning Monarch, Mark Greene presents ten significant quotes from Her Majesty's famous speeches
