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2024-03-04T16:25:00+00:00By Jeff Lucas
There have been times when I’ve viewed God like a cosmic policeman, admits Jeff Lucas. But he isn’t the God of the gotcha. He’s good.
2024-03-04T15:18:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
John Mark Comer’s latest book is a must-read, says our reviewer
2024-03-04T15:16:00+00:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn has been having ice cold baths every morning. It’s got him thinking about the meaning of baptism
2024-03-04T15:11:00+00:00By Lucy Peppiatt
Proclaiming God’s nature and power brings peace and perspective, says Lucy Peppiatt
2024-03-04T13:03:00+00:00By Chine McDonald
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Chine McDonald pays tribute to the wisdom of older women
2024-02-20T12:50:00+00:00By Krish Kandiah
Alexei Navalny fearlessly fought against corruption in Russia and was poisoned, imprisoned and now, allegedly murdered by the state. Dr Krish Kandiah asks what we can learn from the life, death and faith of the activist was also an atheist-turned-Christian
2024-02-16T09:53:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
When Covid-19 gripped the globe, John Mark Comer’s The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry became a worldwide bestseller. Four years later, his next book offers a transformational approach to walking with Jesus, says Chris Goswami
2024-02-15T10:13:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
Amid growing conflict in the Middle East and continued aggression in Ukraine, rumours of a third world war and conscription abound. How should Christians respond in a time of deepening international crisis?
2024-02-02T14:49:00+00:00By Carrie Lloyd
Amid the raucous ructions that often divide US politics, Carrie Lloyd saw a desire for togetherness that gave her hope at the National Prayer Breakfast. And with hope and prayer, we can move mountains, she says
2024-02-01T15:26:00+00:00By George Pitcher
The killing and displacement of Gazans must be stopped, says George Pitcher. It’s time for Christians to demand the British government cease supplying arms to Israel
2024-01-31T15:46:00+00:00By Jeff Lucas
The author and teaching pastor doesn’t want to go back to his first faith. But his first love is another matter
2024-01-31T15:26:00+00:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
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
2024-01-31T15:20:00+00:00By NT Wright
Tom Wright answers your questions
2024-01-31T15:18:00+00:00By David Instone-Brewer
The identity of Cain’s wife has long troubled Christians. David Instone-Brewer proposes a new way of thinking about the problem
2024-01-31T13:59:00+00:00By Chine McDonald
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
2024-01-05T16:09:00+00:00By George Pitcher
The gospel is looking more and more attractive to younger generations, says George Pitcher
2023-12-21T12:30:00+00:00By Jeff Lucas
We’ve all made this mistake…but in 2024 let’s pledge to do better, says Jeff Lucas
2023-12-21T12:05:00+00:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
What are the fears that wake you up at 3am? Your credit card bill? A relative’s medical situation? The pressure of an upcoming work meeting?
2023-12-21T12:02:00+00:00By Natalie Williams and Jubilee+
Receiving criticism isn’t easy. But it’s vital if you’re to grow in leading well, says Natalie Williams
2023-12-21T11:57:00+00:00By Lucy Peppiatt
In unpacking New Testament teaching on tongues, Lucy Peppiatt observes how Paul combatted pride and elitism in the early Church
2023-12-21T11:04:00+00:00By Chine McDonald
God speaks to us and to every situation through the Bible, says Chine McDonald
2023-12-21T09:46:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
In rounding up some of the biggest news stories of the year, Chris Goswami looks at the UK’s cultural changes, covid enquiry and coronation from a Christian perspective
2023-12-15T13:54:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
The Rwanda bill does away with the Christian view of human rights on which our society is based. To disregard this sets a dangerous precedent for everyone, says Tim Farron MP
2023-12-15T13:02:00+00:00By Krish Kandiah
Krish Kandiah travelled to Bethlehem in search of solutions to the current conflict
2023-12-12T17:39:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
The hope of advent seems a long way off against the backdrop of war, famine and disaster. That’s where lament comes in, says Tim Farron MP
2023-12-08T14:18:00+00:00By George Pitcher
The world may seem dark this advent, but that’s even more reason to turn to Jesus, the light of the world. He illuminates the darkness and lightens our load. That’s something worth celebrating, says Rev George Pitcher
2023-12-05T12:43:00+00:00By Joseph D'Souza and Dignity Freedom Network
The conflict in Israel and Gaza is much bigger than the Middle East, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza. Peace requires Western democracies to stand up to extremists, not appease them
2023-11-28T13:46:00+00:00By David Instone-Brewer
Being part of a community of believers wasn’t just a ‘nice-to-have’ for the first Christians. Fellowship was vital for a family’s wellbeing, explains David Instone-Brewer
2023-11-28T13:38:00+00:00By Chris Llewellyn
A peace agreement between God and humanity has been reached, writes Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn
2023-11-28T13:35:00+00:00By NT Wright
Q: Many people assume that the birth narratives of Jesus found in the Gospels are fictional. Do you think they’re trustworthy?
2023-11-28T11:29:00+00:00By Jeff Lucas
Jeff Lucas on having to apologise for a thoughtless comment made while in the pulpit
2023-11-20T15:38:00+00:00By David Instone-Brewer
Christians around the world are praying fervently for peace in the Middle East, yet the fighting continues. Are our prayers being hindered? A peculiar story from the Old Testament may help us understand what’s going on, says David Instone-Brewer
2023-11-15T10:16:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
Suella Braverman was dismissed from government for stoking division in an already divided society. Christians are called to resist the easy option of silos, says Tim Farron MP, instead choosing to walk a path of peace through the culture wars
2023-11-13T11:28:00+00:00By Chine McDonald
Some Christians have expressed their strong dislike for the M&S Christmas ad. But for Chine McDonald, it’s a healthy reminder that we all need setting free from impossible standards, and the need to keep up appearances
2023-11-10T10:01:00+00:00By George Pitcher
With pro-Palestinian demonstrations planned in the capital this Armistice Day, George Pitcher says it’s easy to call for peace when the conflict is thousands of miles away - much harder when your family is under constant threat from terrorists. Nevertheless, he says, peaceful protests should be welcomed, but antisemitism cannot
2023-11-08T09:24:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
Whether monarchist or royalist, left or right, we all have a responsibility to pray for those in power, says Tim Farron. The King’s Speech is a good opportunity to do so, and a reminder of who holds the ultimate power
2023-11-03T12:05:00+00:00By George Pitcher
The gospel may need no refreshing, but we do. It’s time to go, says George Pitcher
2023-10-30T10:35:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Following this week’s AI Global Summit, which is being hosted at Bletchley Park, Chris Goswami looks at how Christian leaders are responding to the threats and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence
2023-10-25T10:05:00+01:00By Jeff Lucas
We won’t graduate until our last breath, says Jeff Lucas. And even then we’ll be translated into an eternity of delightful discovery
2023-10-25T09:54:00+01:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
Preachers who’ve said depression is evidence of a ‘God-shaped hole’ need correcting, says Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn
2023-10-25T09:42:00+01:00By Natalie Williams and Jubilee+
A leader’s highest calling is to develop other leaders, says Natalie Williams
2023-10-25T09:05:00+01:00By Lucy Peppiatt
When the early church was in a mess, Paul’s radical teaching helped convict leaders of their sin. His words are as relevant today as they’ve ever been, says Lucy Peppiatt
2023-10-24T13:04:00+01:00By Krish Kandiah
Krish Kandiah has been writing about the tragedy of ‘the missing generation’ for years, but when his own children stopped going to church, the issue took on a new urgency for him. Here he shares what he believes to be the five things that push young people away from God
2023-10-24T11:21:00+01:00By Chine McDonald
In a world filled with war, conflict and increasing anxiety, the Church can offer a better story, says Chine McDonald
2023-10-19T14:40:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The BBC’s four-part drama-documentary about Jimmy Savile, The Reckoning, concluded this week. Is it TV titillation asks George Pitcher, or a reminder that we do not have the moral option of looking away from such crimes?
2023-10-13T14:49:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Following Hamas’ brutal terror attacks, George Pitcher understands the pledges from Western leaders to “stand with Israel”. But he wonders if such statements of support are incomplete
2023-09-28T11:09:00+01:00By George Pitcher
In declaring her intention to rip up the UN refugee convention, the Home Secretary is creating the extreme politics she espouses to fear, says George Pitcher. Until the UK looks after its global neighbour, our migration problems cannot be solved
2023-09-27T11:07:00+01:00By Tim Farron MP
Having recently interviewed Kate Forbes MSP on the challenges of working as a Christian politician, Tim Farron MP says the political sphere needs voices of faith more than ever
2023-09-26T13:19:00+01:00By Jeff Lucas
Macaulay Culkin is in his 40s now but, for many, he will forever be Kevin McCallister, the precocious eight-year-old in the blockbuster 1990 comedy Home Alone. For those unfamiliar with the film, Kevin’s parents take off for a Christmas in Paris, unaware that they have left their young son behind. ...
2023-09-26T12:04:00+01:00By NT Wright
Bible scholar Tom Wright gives his answer
2023-09-26T11:53:00+01:00By David Instone-Brewer
Neuroscience might provide some unexpected answers to two complex theological questions, says David Instone-Brewer
2023-09-25T18:53:00+01:00By Chine McDonald
Chine McDonald wasn’t sure about an AI chatbot based on Jesus Christ. Here’s how she got on
2023-09-08T14:30:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Is there is something of the end times about our government, asks George Pitcher? And if so, what does this say about God’s created order?
2023-08-31T10:15:00+01:00By Lucy Peppiatt
Dr Lucy Peppiatt takes a look at common interpretations of the encounter between Jesus, Mary and Martha and finds them wanting
2023-08-31T10:12:00+01:00By Natalie Williams
Learning to trust God - in leadership or in life - is an ongoing adventure, says Natalie Williams. You never feel ready, but God never fails
2023-08-30T14:51:00+01:00By Jeff Lucas
Perhaps you’ve been there. A family from church invite you for a meal. You don’t know them well, but are pleased by the opportunity. You chat while you wait for the food, and then, as the plates arrive, tension grips you.
2023-08-25T09:47:00+01:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn has never released a song with profanity in. But neither will he condemn other artists who choose to use fruity language. Here, he explains why
2023-08-25T08:21:00+01:00By Chine McDonald
As Donald Trump is arrested on charges of plotting to overturn the result of the last US election, Chine McDonald says his evangelical supporters are turning young people off the faith
2023-08-24T16:28:00+01:00By Joseph D'Souza and Dignity Freedom Network
Western mission agencies who use old language, like “conversion” or “unreached people groups” are putting lives at risk, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza. The majority world does need the gospel, he says, but so does the UK, Europe and the US
2023-08-04T13:14:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
He may have been charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, but Donald Trump continues to attract widespread support among white evangelicals. Chris Goswami explains why
2023-08-02T15:23:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The devastatingly powerful opera is a testament to human courage and, distinctly, female martyrdom. It also points to Christ’s ultimate sacrifice on the cross, says George Pitcher
2023-08-01T11:01:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Is climate activism the new religion? Amid the party politics surrounding green policies - from the Uxbridge by-election to new oil and gas drilling licences in Scotland - George Pitcher argues there is much the Church could learn about loving our enemies from those on the frontlines of campaigning for change
2023-07-25T13:40:00+01:00By Jeff Lucas
Negotiations are not allowed, says Jeff Lucas as he explains how anchor habits are helping him stay fit
2023-07-25T11:33:00+01:00By David Instone-Brewer
Throughout Christian history, those at the bottom of society have been most receptive to the good news, explains David Instone-Brewer
2023-07-25T11:25:00+01:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
“This might not be the type of question you’d expect to find being asked by a Christian magazine – but hear me out,” writes Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn
2023-07-25T08:48:00+01:00By Chine McDonald
What are Christians to make of the billionaires who take trips into space, or to the bottom of the ocean? Chine McDonald gives her view
2023-07-20T13:50:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Two new films from the BBC and Humanists UK, featuring Chris Packham and Dr Alice Roberts, seek to explain the origin of our planet from a scientific, secular point of view. But in ignoring the divine, they raise more spiritual questions than they answer, says George Pitcher
2023-07-18T14:05:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
As the world’s most successful Bible app turns 15, Chris Goswami chats with YouVersion’s CEO to find out how the technology is changing our discipleship
2023-07-03T14:13:00+01:00By Jeff Lucas
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.
2023-07-03T13:36:00+01:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
I’ll be honest. Until now, I’ve felt a little smug about the rise of Artificial Intelligence.
2023-07-03T13:30:00+01:00By Lucy Peppiatt
Our resident systematic theologian Lucy Peppiatt unpacks the New Testament’s teaching on rest
2023-07-03T10:12:00+01:00By Chine McDonald
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.
2023-07-03T08:52:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Cricket is probably the only field game that men play fully clothed, observes George Pitcher. It reminds him of the "dressing-up wing of the Church”
2023-06-28T08:40:00+01:00By Tim Farron MP
The death of five people on the Titan submersible and up to 500 on a migrant boat off Greece were both tragic, says Tim Farron. But they did not provoke an equal response – from the media or the authorities
2023-06-27T14:35:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The Christian faith has a long tradition of caring for the least, the last and the lost. So it was a joyous surprise to hear the heir to the throne – and future Defender of the Faith – champion such Christian values through his new scheme to end homelessness, says George Pitcher
2023-06-13T16:08:00+01:00By George Pitcher
When we exchange objective truth for the lies and deceit of self-interest, we make an idol of ourselves, says George Pitcher. Only in Jesus do we find a better way
2023-06-12T15:19:00+01:00By Tim Farron MP
Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested. Boris Johnson has resigned as an MP and Donald Trump has been indicted. The murky world of politics may be mucky, but only by being involved can Christians clean it up, says Tim Farron
2023-06-12T10:21:00+01:00By George Pitcher
As a consortium of AI experts warn of the risk of human extinction at the hands of AI, hundreds attended a church service in Germany generated and hosted by ChatGPT. How should Christians view such things, asks George Pitcher? Can we find a theology of AI?
2023-06-09T15:56:00+01:00By George Pitcher
In daytime TV, as in all aspects of our lives, we are often eager to reach a quick resolution. But sometimes, the work of forgiveness takes time, says George Pitcher. And rushing it doesn’t help anyone
2023-06-06T21:09:00+01:00By Tim Farron MP
In the court of public opinion there is rarely room for forgiveness or redemption, observes Tim Farron MP
2023-06-05T13:28:00+01:00By Jeff Lucas
It was one of those: Is this God speaking to me? moments. Seemingly from nowhere a thought surfaced, and the persistent luminosity of it made me wonder if the Holy Spirit was broadcasting on my personal wavelength.
2023-06-05T13:21:00+01:00By Clare Williams
Q: When the rapper Jahaziel renounced his Christian faith, he listed a number of objections to belief, including “Christianity’s involvement in the slave trade”. He spoke about wanting to “return” to the religious traditions of his African ancestors. His story is representative of a large number of young Black people ...
2023-06-05T13:18:00+01:00By Natalie Williams and Jubilee+
Want to be the best leader you can be? You need to sleep well, eat well, exercise well and pray well, says Natalie Williams. Here’s how she changed her daily habits
2023-06-05T13:06:00+01:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
The relentless news of scandals and failures in the Church is breaking my heart. It can feel really hopeless - and then it becomes easy to slide into despair.
2023-06-05T13:01:00+01:00By David Instone-Brewer
Traditions may have changed over the centuries, but wherever and whenever we eat the bread and drink the wine, we share fellowship together as one family – and with Jesus – says David Instone-Brewer
2023-06-05T10:17:00+01:00By Chine McDonald
It’s a sobering thought, but the next time the Census religion data is revealed in ten years’ time, the Church in England and Wales is unlikely to have grown. Look ahead to 30 years’ time, and the number of Christians will make for even more grim reading. Unless revival happens, ...
2023-05-24T14:03:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Good law should protect most of the people, for most of the time, says George Pitcher. He won’t condemn the Archbishop of Canterbury or the Home Secretary for speeding, but he does expect them to face the consequences honourably
2023-05-19T21:18:00+01:00By Krish Kandiah
Tim Keller had a soft spot for the UK, notes Krish Kandiah. The pastor, theologian and best-selling author exerted a worldwide influence while maintaining a humble spirit and modelling generosity towards those he disagreed with
2023-05-17T11:06:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Your mind is tricking you, making you blind to truth, explains Chris Goswami. But it is possible to think more clearly about God, theology and the Bible. Here's how
2023-05-11T09:02:00+01:00By George Pitcher
God’s justice isn’t the same as ours, explains George Pitcher
2023-05-09T10:57:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Once described as “the most hated woman in Britain”, Camilla Rosemary Shand is now Queen. Chris Goswami argues that there is much Christians can learn from her quiet resolve to turn the other cheek
2023-05-04T10:02:00+01:00By George Pitcher
In introducing an oath of allegiance into the coronation service, the Church of England has forced Christians – even those who support the monarchy – into a difficult position. We have only one King, says George Pitcher, and his name is Jesus
2023-05-02T11:19:00+01:00By Jeff Lucas
I was eagerly looking forward to my annual school reunion. Inevitably, we’d pass the hours reminiscing about the classes we’d loved and loathed, the girls we’d fancied, the pranks we’d played.
2023-05-02T09:59:00+01:00By Lucy Peppiatt
Writing ahead of Pentecost Sunday, Lucy Peppiatt says the greatest gift the early Church received was not signs and wonders, but a fresh revelation of the love of God
2023-05-02T08:46:00+01:00By Chine McDonald
This month marks 20 years since Alastair Campbell famously told a reporter: “We don’t do God.”
2023-04-26T13:47:00+01:00By George Pitcher
In looking to the Bible’s example of humility, we can all learn something about empathising with others, rather than fighting our own causes, suggests George Pitcher
2023-04-20T08:27:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The prime minister has called for all pupils in England to study some form of maths up until the age of 18. But Rev George Pitcher believes education should help children to understand the world they live in – and numbers can only go so far in doing that
2023-04-15T14:34:00+01:00By Joseph D'Souza and Moderator, Good Shepherd Church Asia.
The founder and former director of the global Christian mission agency, Operation Mobilisation died last night surrounded by his family at his home near London. He was 84. Bishop Joseph D’Souza remembers him
2023-04-13T10:19:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The reported wranglings over the shape of the King’s coronation service suggest that Church and state need to be kept separate, argues George Pitcher
2023-04-12T09:02:00+01:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
’Thoughts and prayers’ Christianity makes our sinful passivity look heavenly, says Chris Llewellyn, but we are called to be active participants in bringing about societal change and social justice
2023-03-31T06:52:00+01:00By George Pitcher
When we fail to see people as made in God’s image, we fail them as humans, says George Pitcher. It is our ability to ‘other’ people and put them in categories that leads to the worst of human behaviour
2023-03-27T12:45:00+01:00By Jeff Lucas
Recently we decided to add a digital notice board to the outside of our church building. Some might feel this is an extravagance, and many churches would not have the resources (or desire) to spend money on signage, but a road study revealed that around 11 million cars pass our ...
2023-03-27T12:22:00+01:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
My mum’s teen years were characterised by routine bomb scares. But the most frightening part isn’t the horrifying violence she witnessed, but the nonchalance with which she talks about it. Northern Ireland’s atmosphere of hatred was her version of normal.
2023-03-27T11:52:00+01:00By NT Wright
Bible scholar Tom Wright gives his answer
2023-03-27T11:44:00+01:00By David Instone-Brewer
In the first century, something or someone stopped Jesus’ second coming. David Instone-Brewer explores what happened and asks: What is it that is holding him back today?
2023-03-27T09:25:00+01:00By Chine McDonald
I was nine years old when Stephen Lawrence was murdered, 30 years ago this April. It was the early 90s, and far-right extremist groups were making a resurgence in many parts of south-east London, including Eltham, where I lived, and where Stephen was killed.
2023-03-24T08:26:00+00:00By George Pitcher
John Spedan Lewis was one of many philanthropist business owners birthed by the Victorian era. Whether his desire to create a wealth structure that benefitted all came from a Christian faith or not, there is much to commend it, says George Pitcher. And much to miss if it is diluted
2023-03-22T14:08:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
Is the focus on what the ex-prime minister knew about gatherings at No 10 a distraction from the real issues of politics, asks Tim Farron, or is it an opportunity to highlight the importance of honesty and integrity in high office?
2023-03-16T09:22:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
Tim Farron MP says the government’s proposed legislation is disproportionate and simply won’t work. We need a system that honours human rights - and Christians should be fighting for that harder than anyone, he says
2023-03-09T17:07:00+00:00By George Pitcher
When considering the case of Isabel Oakeshott and her decision to leak Matt Hancock’s WhatsApp messages, fidelity matters far more than loyalty, says Rev George Pitcher
2023-03-02T15:01:00+00:00By George Pitcher
When secular puritanism is pitted against religious beliefs, it can produce no winners, argues Rev George Pitcher. He’s not sure he wants any part in it
2023-02-28T10:15:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
Kate Forbes has been “incredibly brave” in the way she’s fielded questions on her Christian beliefs in recent days, says Tim Farron. Given she’s continuing to top the polls in the race to become Scotland’s next First Minister, the public clearly value her honesty and integrity, he says
2023-02-24T14:55:00+00:00By George Pitcher
The Church should not be an echo chamber, says George Pitcher. Splitting over disagreements about same-sex marriage is not what Jesus modelled
2023-02-23T14:48:00+00:00By Krish Kandiah
There are times when our culture seems conflicted and confusing and the things we normally rely on to help us navigate our way through the fog seem to fail us.
2023-02-23T14:30:00+00:00By Jeff Lucas
Looking back, it wasn’t the greatest idea. The care home had warned me that my mother was just days from dying. Agitation was robbing her of sleep and so I decided I would sit with her through the night.
2023-02-23T11:40:00+00:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
I recently polled my Instagram followers, asking them three questions: “Is it important to you to be a ‘biblical Christian’?”, “Is it important to challenge leaders whose worldview is ‘unbiblical’?” and “Have you actually read the whole Bible?”.
2023-02-23T11:35:00+00:00By Natalie Williams and Jubilee+
The first thing I noticed when I started leading Jubilee+ was how tired I became. Formerly a night owl, suddenly I just couldn’t handle working late. It started out as mental tiredness – at the end of the working day, my brain ached. But it soon progressed to physical and ...
2023-02-22T16:05:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Are we ready for robot-generated sermons, prayers and worship songs? Chris Goswami investigates
2023-02-22T15:39:00+00:00By Lucy Peppiatt
As Lent begins, Lucy Peppiatt looks at what scripture teaches about fasting, and why it’s a practice Christians can benefit from
2023-02-22T14:30:00+00:00By Chine McDonald
My husband and I have just finished shared parental leave for the second time. This time, I returned to work six months after the birth of our second son as my husband started three months of staying at home to look after him. I’ve been fascinated by the range of ...
2023-02-17T11:22:00+00:00By George Pitcher
In comparing spiritual growth to economic growth, George Pitcher comes to an unexpected conclusion
2023-02-08T08:12:00+00:00By Lois Tverberg
The Church of England is considering alternatives to referring to God as “he” after priests asked to be allowed to use gender-neutral terms. Some have said a change in language would make the church more inclusive. But Lois Tverberg disagrees. She argues Christians should embrace the fact that God chose to reveal himself through male images in the Bible
2023-01-31T12:50:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
As the scandal of child asylum seekers disappearing from UK hotels continues to unfold, Tim Farron says Jesus doesn’t care where the missing children are from. He’s more bothered that we don’t seem to care
2023-01-27T14:30:00+00:00By Carrie Lloyd
As the brotherly brawl between William and Harry dominates headlines, Carrie Lloyd considers what a Christian response should look like
2023-01-27T14:22:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
Whatever our views on the ongoing strikes that continue to disrupt our public services, Christians should be committed to praying for peace, justice and God’s wisdom, says Tim Farron
2023-01-27T13:42:00+00:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
Darkness isn’t all bad, says Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn
2023-01-27T12:08:00+00:00By Chine McDonald
We’re twelve years on from ‘Bellgate’ - the furore over the release of Rob Bell’s controversial book on heaven and hell. But Chine McDonald says the questions raised by that episode are more pertinent than ever
2023-01-26T13:35:00+00:00By NT Wright
The Bible scholar gives his answer
2023-01-26T13:14:00+00:00By RT Kendall
Bible teacher RT Kendall explains why he believes the Church of England must urgently change course on last week’s decision to allow same-sex blessings
2023-01-26T09:23:00+00:00By David Instone-Brewer
David Instone-Brewer wrestles with the key biblical texts that appear to condemn gay sex
2023-01-25T14:53:00+00:00By Jeff Lucas
Jeff Lucas says God is a searcher too
2023-01-19T17:43:00+00:00By George Pitcher
Taking sides without properly listening to the arguments that don’t match our own may be the undoing of us, says George Pitcher. Stop your ears at your peril
2023-01-13T10:44:00+00:00By George Pitcher
If we’re looking for hope of a royal reconciliation, it’s Jacob and Esau we must look to, not Cain and Abel, says George Pitcher
2023-01-12T10:12:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Christians have nothing to fear and everything to gain from the latest tech, says Chris Goswami. He explores the four biggest trends and explains what they may mean for society and the Church in the year ahead
2023-01-06T10:52:00+00:00By George Pitcher
As Christmastide draws to an end, George Pitcher reminds us of the latent hope celebrated in the Christian festival of Epiphany, and challenges us all to bring something to the party
2023-01-04T12:53:00+00:00By Jeff Lucas
Night intruders are usually experts in stealth.
2023-01-04T11:55:00+00:00By Lucy Peppiatt
In her debut column, Dr Lucy Peppiatt wonders why Jesus needed something more than the Holy Spirit to comfort him in the desert
2023-01-04T10:12:00+00:00By Chine McDonald
I have spent much of my career trying to improve the Church’s PR. As part of this, I wanted to write an article on why I still go to church and why you should, too. It was going to be one of those numbered lists: for the music, for community, ...
2023-01-03T12:15:00+00:00By Natalie Williams and Jubilee+
In her her debut ‘Lessons in leadership’ column, Natalie Williams says God calls the unlikely
2023-01-01T15:40:00+00:00By RT Kendall
RT Kendall explains why your New Year’s resolution should be to drop this common phrase
2022-12-19T15:35:00+00:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
Chris Llewellyn has noticed a fascinating similarity between the message of the cross and the science of resistance training
2022-12-19T14:49:00+00:00By Joseph D'Souza and Good Shepherd Church of India
World Vision India is just one of many charities to have its license to receive foreign funds suspended by the Hindu-led government. It’s another clear sign of Christian persecution, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza. What happened to peace on earth and goodwill to all people?
2022-12-18T09:14:00+00:00By RT Kendall
Into the darkness of Galilee a great light came. RT Kendall wonders if we could be on the cusp of our own revival this Christmas
2022-12-15T16:44:00+00:00By George Pitcher
Christians must not let distance or disinterest prevent us from being the good Samaritan this Advent, says George Pitcher
2022-12-13T12:19:00+00:00By Chine McDonald
After watching the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix documentary and reading newspaper reports of Ngozi Fulani’s experience at Buckingham Palace, Chine McDonald challenges Christians not to turn away in discomfort from the racism that still exists in our society
2022-12-12T10:56:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Christmas is a time of great celebration, says Chris Goswami. But we must be careful not to assume that everyone finds it easy, and that we’re giving a good invitation to a year-round, life-long relationship with Jesus
2022-12-09T17:02:00+00:00By George Pitcher
This year’s Reith Lectures are underway. And they’re a fascinating reminder that serving God is perfect freedom, says George Pitcher
2022-12-02T14:29:00+00:00By Krish Kandiah
Mary and Joseph sought sanctuary in Bethlehem and then Egypt, but also welcomed strangers to their home. Even when times are tough, we can find sanctuary in Christ this Christmas, and extend that hope to others, says Krish Kandiah
2022-12-01T17:37:00+00:00By Krish Kandiah
This portrayal of the horrors of war and inter-religious violence, makes for difficult viewing says Krish Kandiah
2022-12-01T12:05:00+00:00By George Pitcher
When a research fellow preached an Evensong sermon at Trinity College Cambridge that claimed Jesus has a “trans body”, congregants were outraged. But Christ doesn’t need us to be offended on his behalf, argues George Pitcher
2022-11-27T13:16:00+00:00By Chine McDonald
Around the Christmas dinner table, millions of families will be gathered across generations. It’s one of the things that makes this time of year so special. The great-grandfathers and great-grandmothers, the matriarchs and patriarchs who have seen many festive seasons come and go, tucking into Christmas dinner alongside newborn babies.
2022-11-25T17:44:00+00:00By Jeff Lucas
It is one of my earliest childhood memories. I am probably not more than two or three and there is music playing on the radio. Suddenly my dad picks me up, gently wraps his arms around me, and begins to slowly dance with me. I can still feel the warmth ...
2022-11-25T17:39:00+00:00By NT Wright
The Bible scholar NT Wright gives his answer
2022-11-25T16:08:00+00:00By David Instone-Brewer
Looking for answers? Draw near to the one who gives life it’s meaning, suggests David Instone-Brewer, as he takes a closer look at the book of Ecclesiastes
2022-11-24T15:22:00+00:00By George Pitcher
As Germany posed for a team photo, they placed their hands over their mouth in protest against FIFA’s sanctions of the One Love armband. George Pitcher ponders the power of silent protest
2022-11-24T09:29:00+00:00By David Instone-Brewer
Most churches in the world today preach that homosexuality is a sin, citing biblical references to support their case. But what if the word “homosexual” was added to the Bible by mistake? That’s the claim of a new documentary film, 1946. Premier Christianity’s resident Bible scholar, David Instone Brewer, went to see it
2022-11-23T10:53:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
We are all made in God’s image, says Tim Farron. Taking good care of the most vulnerable in our society is a fundamental part of what it means to follow Jesus
2022-11-18T09:48:00+00:00By George Pitcher
If supporting Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression is just, Christians must also back an adequately-funded military, argues George Pitcher.
2022-11-16T07:54:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
By showing that he can brave the insects and the ick factor, Matt Hancock is hoping to rehabilitate himself in the eyes of the nation. But even if he wins I’m a Celeb, will the public penance really offer him the release that he is seeking? And what happens if he doesn’t?
2022-11-14T12:35:00+00:00By Joseph D'Souza
Despite persecution by extremist Hindu factions, there is a revival happening among India’s Sikh community in the Punjab that is now attracting the attention of the national media. You can’t stop the work of the Holy Spirit says Bishop Joseph D’Souza
2022-11-10T16:50:00+00:00By Krish Kandiah
But it’s a poignant reminder that being attentive to the little things can make all the difference to those in need, says Krish Kandiah
2022-11-09T15:50:00+00:00By George Pitcher
But the Church would do well to consider blessing same-sex partnerships – the distinction is an important one, says Rev George Pitcher
2022-11-03T11:33:00+00:00By George Pitcher
Matt Hancock’s decision to appear on reality TV show I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! is a classic sign of a midlife crisis, says Rev George Pitcher - something vicars are well used to dealing with. Here’s his advice to the former health secretary
2022-11-02T11:44:00+00:00By Jeff Lucas
My landing on Planet Church in 1975 was not without turbulence. Those Christian people seemed very strange. But I am so grateful for the local church that welcomed me in as a brand-new Christian.
2022-11-02T10:57:00+00:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
There is a strange intimacy that forms between fans and the bands they love.
2022-11-02T10:50:00+00:00By Lois Tverberg
In spite of its negative connotations, fear is a common word in the Old Testament. Lois Tverberg explains how Christians should understand it
2022-11-01T20:27:00+00:00By Chine McDonald
A few days ago, I was sat in a coffee shop with my four-month-old son. The coffee was getting colder and colder as I bounced my baby up and down on my knee, patted his back and tried to feed him or just distract him from crying.
2022-11-01T11:55:00+00:00By Joseph D'Souza and Good Shepherd Church of India
In a complex and diverse world, Bishop Joseph D’Souza makes a case for tolerance, understanding and freedom of religious expression for all
2022-10-27T11:28:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Our traditional understanding of Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector is that of the humble being exalted, and the exalted being humbled. But what might it teach us about taxes, tithing and our new Prime Minister’s economic policy?
2022-10-24T12:20:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami introduces simple principles to ensure you read the Bible as it was meant to be read
2022-10-24T09:50:00+01:00By Tim Farron MP
Jesus warned us that “those who exalt themselves will be humbled”, says Tim Farron MP, as he recaps a tumultuous week in politics and argues that if service is beneath a politician, then leadership should be too
2022-10-20T10:19:00+01:00By George Pitcher
In protesting against the death of Mahsa Amini, women and girls in Iran are showing breathtaking courage. So why have we in the West been so lukewarm in our condemnation of Iranian violence against women, asks George Pitcher?
2022-10-13T08:44:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Much like our current leaders, Israel’s King Ahab preferred advisors to echo his own opinions rather than give him godly challenge. Now, like then, it’s likely to end in disaster, warns George Pitcher
2022-10-06T09:36:00+01:00By George Pitcher
It’s mildly amusing to watch clerics trying to express how much they despise each other’s tribes while using the vocabulary of Christian love, says George Pitcher
2022-09-29T13:24:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The UK government have been warned that their economic policy favours the rich. The IMF are not divine, says George Pitcher, but their words witness to gospel values
2022-09-29T12:02:00+01:00By Charlotte Gambill
Conflict is inevitable when we are leading people.
2022-09-29T11:57:00+01:00By David Instone-Brewer
In exploring why God changed the name of key biblical characters, David Instone-Brewer wonders whether it might be time for modern Christians to drop the ‘Evangelical’ label
2022-09-27T10:52:00+01:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
A mature faith neither glosses over the glaring problems in our movement, nor abandons it in its time of need, says Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn
2022-09-21T09:44:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Within two days, the UK had a new prime minister and a new king. As an era ends, George Pitcher is praying for winds of change to bring God’s reviving fire
2022-09-16T08:47:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The function of the funeral is as vital to state as it is to the individual, says George Pitcher. Here’s how it helps us in our grief
2022-09-13T15:29:00+01:00By Chine McDonald
The vast majority of Brits are uncomfortable with talking about death. Chine McDonald wonders if the pandemic coupled with the death of our Monarch might change that
2022-09-13T14:19:00+01:00By Tim Farron MP
The Queen was never shy about sharing her faith, says former leader of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron, and this is why her wise counsel was so vital for Britain’s political leaders
2022-09-09T13:45:00+01:00By George Pitcher
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
2022-09-09T13:17:00+01:00By NT Wright
The former Bishop of Durham recalls being invited to spend a weekend with Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh in Sandringham
2022-09-09T08:56:00+01:00By Jeff Lucas
Jeff Lucas shares a story from his childhood, when he attempted to interrupt the Queen’s official birthday celebrations
2022-09-08T10:46:00+01:00By George Pitcher
George Pitcher makes an impassioned plea for all Christians to own the sins of our collective past
2022-09-05T13:40:00+01:00By Joseph D'Souza
Christians need to understand that sloganeering such as “reaching unreached people groups” is deeply problematic, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza
2022-09-02T18:32:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
The James Webb telescope is sending back unprecedented images, including of a planet beyond our solar system. It's hoped the $10bn project will shed light on the origins of the universe, and perhaps even the search for alien life. Chris Goswami speaks to Christian astronomers to find out how they're interpreting the images, and why they see no contradiction between science and their faith
2022-09-01T08:56:00+01:00By George Pitcher
How are you preparing for the coming recession?
2022-08-30T10:11:00+01:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
I started playing guitar because of that scene from Back to the Future. Any child of the 1980s knows immediately what I’m talking about: Marty McFly’s blistering ‘Johnny B Goode’ solo. As I watched it, my jaw hit the floor.
2022-08-30T08:20:00+01:00By Chine McDonald
For much of last year, the lightbox in my office displayed the words: “All shall be well.” The full quote from Julian of Norwich reads: “All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well”; the repetition resonant of the constant and regular ...
2022-08-30T08:02:00+01:00By Jeff Lucas
There were just ten seconds left in the game, a dreary nil-nil draw. Sensing that victory was still possible, the crowd tensed as my friend John carefully placed the football to take the corner.
2022-08-30T04:26:00+01:00By Carrie Lloyd
A growing number of Christians are experimenting with psychedelic drugs to heal past trauma and find God. But it’s akin to spiritual Russian roulette, says Carrie Lloyd
2022-08-26T20:29:00+01:00By NT Wright
The Bible scholar NT Wright gives his answer
2022-08-25T15:13:00+01:00By George Pitcher
What does Christian hope look like in the aftermath of this unspeakable tragedy, wonders George Pitcher
2022-08-19T11:06:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The stabbing of the author of The Satanic Verses and an old college photo of assassinated Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto, reminds George Pitcher that living self-sacrificially is a key tenet of the Christian faith
2022-08-11T11:20:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The way the Christian Legal Centre handled the tragic case of Archie Battersbee was an insult to palliative care and end-of-life professionals, argues George Pitcher
2022-08-03T15:59:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The pure joy seen in the Lionesses’ celebrations during Euro 2022 echoes the gender-equality joy that runs through the gospels, says George Pitcher - if only we are looking for it
2022-07-29T15:03:00+01:00By Jeff Lucas
Jeff Lucas takes another look at Philippians 4:13
2022-07-29T14:32:00+01:00By Charlotte Gambill
When it comes to ministry, we need to ditch the single-rider option, says Charlotte Gambill
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