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Michael Tait has confessed his sins. I’m relieved he did the right thing

2025-06-12T18:28:00+01:00By

After being accused of serious sexual misconduct and drug abuse, the former Newsboys singer Michael Tait has issued a full apology. George Luke hopes other Christian leaders caught in sin will take the same approach   

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Birth rates are falling. Christians must ‘go forth and multiply’

2025-06-12T17:53:00+01:00By

A new UN report says all but three countries in the world will have below replacement levels of reproduction by the end of the century. God’s command to ”increase in number” was never meant to be an optional extra, says Miriam Cates. It’s time that Christians took it seriously again

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The violence is overwhelming. But Christians are still called to peacemaking

2025-06-12T17:41:00+01:00By

With so much tragedy and unrest dominating our news headlines, it can be tempting to turn away or become disheartened. But in a world where conflict drowns out compassion, we need peacemakers more than ever, says Dr Krish Kandiah

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Abortion could be decriminalised in the UK. How should the Church respond?

2025-06-12T17:29:00+01:00By

If amendments to the Government’s Crime and Policing Bill are passed next week, a woman could have an abortion at any point and not face prosecution. While the media continues to focus on the assisted suicide bill, the possible decriminalisation of abortion is flying under the radar, says James Mildred

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Family breakdown is at a record high. It’s time the Church fought for marriage again

2025-06-12T14:27:00+01:00By

Nearly half of all teenagers now grow up in homes without both parents present. Harry Benson says Christians need to champion marriage as the foundation for commitment, dependable love and stable families

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Brandon Lake’s criticism of jargon in worship songs doesn’t stack up

2025-06-10T11:44:00+01:00By

Is singing about the holiness of God too hard for new believers to understand? Acclaimed worship artist Brandon Lake thinks so. Nick Page agrees, but maybe not for the reasons you think

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Why you should share your testimony before it’s finished

2025-06-10T07:13:00+01:00By

Don’t wait until healing comes or God answers your prayer to share your story, says Emma Hide. There’s profound power in honest stories of choosing trust, faith, and hope while still in the struggle

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Christianity is back! Here’s the data

2025-06-06T13:03:00+01:00By

Both in Britain and around the world, research is revealing a positive shift in attitude towards God and the Bible. Michael Pfundner unpacks the surveys which make for encouraging reading 

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Keir Starmer is wrong to spend more on defence

2025-06-06T09:35:00+01:00By

Writing in response to Tim Farron MP’s article which praised Keir Starmer for spending more money on defence, Symon Hill argues that military might is an idol. Christians should be challenging the false assumption that purchasing more weapons will bring us safety, he says

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God gave me the name of a mountain range and told me to pray for it. Here’s what happened next

2025-06-06T08:44:00+01:00By

When God dropped the name of an Australian mountain range into Catherine Disher’s heart, it sent her on a journey of discovery. Writing on World Environment Day, she urges Christians to return to our God-given role of being caretakers of his creation

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Keir Starmer is right to spend more on defence

2025-06-05T09:44:00+01:00By

Should Christians support the government’s recent pledges to increase military spending? Reluctantly, Tim Farron says that he thinks they should

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You can question his style, but Franklin Graham’s exhortation to boldly preach the gospel is timeless

2025-06-04T08:14:00+01:00By

Reporting from Berlin, where 1,000 Christian leaders have gathered for an invitation-only congress on evangelism, Emma Fowle addresses Franklin Graham’s latest outspoken remarks and explores the place of proclamation evangelism amid a claimed quiet revival

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Palestinian Christians in the West Bank need our support

2025-06-02T10:39:00+01:00By

As tourism drops and the construction of Israeli settlements continue, Palestinian Christians are under extreme pressure, says Embrace the Middle East’s Dr Ruth Valerio

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God still speaks through dreams

2025-05-30T11:29:00+01:00By

When Tania Harris first shared her supernatural dreams, she was met with rolled eyes and avoidance. But after revisiting scripture, she discovered that God spoke — and still speaks — through dreams today. Now, she encourages you to open your heart to the possibility that God may be revealing his plans and guidance through your own dreams and visions

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Sunday mornings are still segregated. Taste of Heaven seeks to change that

2025-05-30T11:14:00+01:00By

With music ranging from Irish fiddle to Nigerian drums, Coventry Cathedral was alive with colour, sound and God’s spirit for the Taste of Heaven festival. But behind the joy lies a deeper call, explains Roger Harper

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8 reasons why Alpha is more popular than ever

2025-05-29T13:32:00+01:00By

Alpha has reported its best year since launching in 1977. Jonny Campbell explains why the evangelistic course is being tried by over 2 million people worldwide

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Gen Z is spiritually hungry. Try these 3 questions to move the conversation closer to God

2025-05-29T12:57:00+01:00By

Drawing on years of youth outreach, Darin Stevens shares three simple yet powerful questions that can guide today’s seekers toward an encounter with God

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Britain’s quiet revival is part of a global move of God

2025-05-27T12:19:00+01:00By

Bible engagement is at an all time high, reports Bobby Gruenewald, CEO of the YouVersion Bible App. The Church is again defying predictions of its decline, he says 

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Alisdair MacIntyre (1929-2025): The man who diagnosed the West’s moral crisis

2025-05-27T11:00:00+01:00By

The philosopher best known for his landmark work After Virtue, exposed the moral fragmentation of the modern West and called for a return to virtue grounded in a shared vision of the good. Jamie Franklin pays tribute to a thinker who reminded us that the world cannot flourish without the Christian faith

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Have you ever wondered if you could live in a world without rules?

2025-05-23T15:57:00+01:00By

We all wrestle with rules — especially the ones that tell us no. But what if the freedom we all seek isn’t in fighting of every perceived restriciton but embracing the rules from the loving rule of the Creator that created us and the universe we occupy. 

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5 years on from George Floyd the fight for racial justice remains

2025-05-23T12:37:00+01:00By

The Church of England’s director of racial justice, Guy Hewitt, laments that even those claiming to be of God are often the ones stirring racial divisions. The work to break chains of discrimination must continue, he says

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Millions across Asia know nothing about the Bible. How can we reach them?

2025-05-23T11:14:00+01:00By

Bible Society’s Patmos study shows vast numbers in Asia haven’t heard of the Bible — yet many are open to it. Arleen Luo asks: are we still listening — and are we ready to respond?

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‘We’ve never seen spiritual hunger like this before!’ Revival is here. Here are 4 ways you can steward it

2025-05-23T10:28:00+01:00By

Revival isn’t coming, we’re already living in it everyday, says Eric Rafferty. This is your call to wake up to a new spiritual season and learn how to live in the everyday transformational movement of God

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Tim Farron: The assisted suicide debate is getting more fractious but MPs must safeguard the vulnerable

2025-05-22T13:24:00+01:00By

A proper debate about the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) bill is not hampered by religious belief, says Tim Farron MP. It’s about fully understanding what is at stake when we stop safeguarding life - especially for those who are most vulnerable

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Explained: Why it’s taking so long to choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury

2025-05-22T10:52:00+01:00By

The election of Pope Leo XIV has focused attention on another Church in need of a new leader. Yet what took the Catholic Church just two weeks will take the CofE almost a year. Why does it take so long, and what has gone wrong already? Tim Wyatt offers his guide to the appointment of the next ABC

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​A fragile hope has returned for Syria’s Christians. Pray it isn’t snuffed out

2025-05-21T16:51:00+01:00By

Syria’s Christians have endured war, exile and persecution. Now, a new, seemingly more inclusive leadership and Trump’s promise to lift sanctions have opened the door to a cautious optimism. Matthew Barnes says the global Church must not miss this moment to stand with them

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Gary Lineker isn’t an antisemite but his carelessness has consequences

2025-05-20T08:03:00+01:00By

Gary Lineker’s repost of an antisemitic image may have been unintentional, but it reflects a deeper issue, writes Michael Coren. In the rush to criticise Israel, too many voices stumble into tropes with dangerous, centuries-old roots — it’s something Christians in particular should be mindful of

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‘The one solid rock is Christ’: The Christian faith of the Crystal Palace football team

2025-05-19T10:06:00+01:00By

Crystal Palace secured a David and Goliath-esque victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final at the weekend. The Premier League team is full of footballers who are open about their Christian faith, and meet regularly to pray together. Did faith play a part in the Eagles’ first ever major trophy win?

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Why faith and Eurovision have more in common than you think

2025-05-19T09:37:00+01:00By

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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3 reasons why we’re confident a quiet revival is taking place

2025-05-16T10:42:00+01:00By

Some have doubted the much-discussed Bible Society research which found the number of people regularly attending church is now increasing. But Dr Rhiannon McAleer says the study is sound, and a quiet revival really is taking place

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Worship…but not as you know it. ‘This is the day’ is a new song for a new era

2025-05-16T08:50:00+01:00By

A new collaboration between Integrity Music, LICC, and top UK songwriters has birthed Boundless—a worship project that aims to bring faith into the heart of daily life. As first track ‘This Is The Day’ is released, Andy Flannagan explains the vision behind the song, and why he believes it has such powerful potential

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Ukrainians don’t just want a political Pope. They deserve one

2025-05-15T18:45:00+01:00By

As Ukraine faces mounting international pressure to negotiate peace with Russia, some are urging the new pontiff to break with Vatican caution and confront Putin’s aggression head-on. Andreja Bogdanovski explains why he’s hoping Pope Leo XIV will avoid the quiet diplomacy of his predecessor

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Does the Bible prohibit sex before marriage?

2025-05-15T12:02:00+01:00By

A megachurch Baptist preacher in the US has caused controversy after stating sex outside of marriage is morally permissible. In his sermon, Dr Delman Coates said there was “no biblical basis” for abstinence until marriage. In this response, Dr Ian Paul argues that while cohabitation is not specifically mentioned in scripture, it is included within prohibitions against "sexual immorality" 

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Assisted suicide discriminates against people with disabilities. MPs must vote against it

2025-05-15T11:58:00+01:00By

Disability rights campaigners say the assisted dying Bill, which returns to the Commons this week, violates their human rights. As they get ready to take their case to the UN, Christian Institute lawyers agree the Bill is incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights

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‘No man knoweth the hour’: The biblical case for ditching due dates

2025-05-15T10:19:00+01:00By

Only five per cent of births occur on their predicted date. After watching his wife struggle with the unreliability of due dates, Jack Chisnall wonders if it’s time to ditch them. Acknowledging our lack of abililty to control timings is biblical, he says 

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I gave up tech for Lent. Here’s how it helped my mental health

2025-05-14T15:44:00+01:00By

After a two-year struggle with anxiety, Dave Kemp gave up all electronic entertainment for Lent – TV, social media and phone-based games. This mental health week, he says it not only helped his mind, it also improved his relationship with God and his family

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World peace is possible in 5 years. Here’s how Christians can make it happen

2025-05-14T15:14:00+01:00By

200 million people have died in wars since 1900. There is a better way, says Alan Storkey. He believes the disarming of the world is possible, and it all starts with Christians grasping the counter-cultural implications of the gospel

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Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg thinks AI chatbots will cure loneliness. He’s wrong

2025-05-12T08:53:00+01:00By

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is predicting a future where AI personas will become your “friends”. But innovation strategist James Poulter says AI friendship is a false promise. The model of friendship Jesus gives us is far more meaningful

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5 ways the Church has changed since Covid-19

2025-05-09T10:56:00+01:00By

In the five years since Covid-19, the Church has changed significantly. But it was not killed off as many predicted. Instead, it adapted and in many places is growing, says a new report from the Evangelical Alliance. Danny Webster explores

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I’m praying Pope Leo will bring Catholics and Anglicans closer together

2025-05-09T09:59:00+01:00By

Pope Leo XIV has been elected as the new head of the Catholic Church. Could the curious coincidence of a new Archbishop of Canterbury at the same time present a fresh opportunity for Anglicans and Catholics to work together? George Pitcher makes the case for reunification

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630 kids and teens gave their life to Jesus at Spring Harvest. Britain’s quiet revival just got louder

2025-05-08T08:03:00+01:00By

Amid reports of a quiet revival, Abby Guinness shares a similar story from this year’s Spring Harvest — only theirs was one of vibrant, youthful worship, renewed passion for Jesus, and growing intergenerational faith that was anything but quiet

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Good triumphed over evil in the second world war. But the peace of Christ was lost

2025-05-08T07:20:00+01:00By

In the aftermath of the second world war, the Western world had an opportunity to lay down their weapons. Instead, they chose a path of militarism over peace, argues Alan Storkey. On the 80th anniversary of VE day he says it is time to consider what was lost

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Beyond the quiet revival: 10 ways you can rise to this missional moment

2025-05-07T10:48:00+01:00By

Encouraging headlines about a quiet revival of faith in the UK are new territory for many pastors. Here’s Robin Ham’s ten lessons for church leaders

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Does America really need an anti-Christian task force?

2025-05-06T17:54:00+01:00By

US President Donald Trump has set up a task force to eradicate anti-Christian bias in government. But what exactly does that mean and is it even needed? Billy Hallowell explains

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Dr Michael Brown has been accused of sexual misconduct. He should not return to ministry

2025-05-02T15:00:00+01:00By

An independent report has said the prominent Christian apologist Dr Michael Brown engaged in “sexually abusive misconduct” yet those who commissioned the report have cleared him to return to ministry. We must not confuse forgiveness with re-admittance to leadership - it’s re-traumatising for victims and unsafe for the Church, argues Gavin Drake

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The Alarm’s Mike Peters (1959-2025): The musician who just happened to be a Christian

2025-05-02T12:57:00+01:00By

Mike Peters, lead singer of The Alarm, has died of cancer aged 66. Derek Walker reflects on the life of the Welsh punk rocker who was a contemporary of U2’s Bono, an avid campaigner and a creative force to the end

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Many churches are reporting record-breaking Easter attendance. Here’s the best stories

2025-05-02T12:40:00+01:00By

From mass baptisms to churches being so full they had to turn people away, the number of good news stories from the Easter weekend have exceeded many people’s expectations. We round up the most encouraging stories following what appears to be an unprecedented weekend for many churches. Add your own stories in the comments section below

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T.D. Jakes has retired from leading The Potter’s House megachurch. But this isn’t the end

2025-05-02T09:02:00+01:00By

He built a 30,000-strong church, advised presidents, produced and starred in films, and led record labels — all on his way to becoming a household name in the Christian world. Now, after 50 years in ministry, T.D Jakes is stepping down — but he isn’t stepping away, says George Luke

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Cody Gakpo told the world "I belong to Jesus". His unashamed faith is an example to us all

2025-05-02T08:15:00+01:00By

On the day his club lifted the Premier League trophy, Cody Gakpo revealed a shirt reading “I belong to Jesus.” For professional footballer John Bostock, it was a powerful reminder: your faith is to be shared — whatever your platform, whatever the cost

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6 lessons you may have missed from the quiet revival

2025-05-01T10:44:00+01:00By

News of a growing number of young people - and in particular young men - turning back to Christian faith has grabbed the attention of even the secular media in recent months. It’s great news, says Jean Kabasomi. But behind the headlines of this quiet revival, there are lessons the Church needs to learn

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17,000 people were just baptised in France. God is on the move

2025-05-01T09:44:00+01:00By

s the French Catholic Church reports record numbers of baptisms over the Easter weekend, Tony Wilson wonders whether the ‘quiet revival’ is also happening outside of the UK 

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​Who will be the next leader of the Church of England?

2025-04-30T11:42:00+01:00

The position of Archbishop of Canterbury has been vacant since January 2025. Who will be the person to guide the Church of England through what has been a volatile era of polarisation, safeguarding scandals, yet spiritual awakening amongst the youth and renewal in the UK. Here are seven prospective candidates 

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Nicaragua’s Easter crackdown on Christians is no anomaly

2025-04-29T11:59:00+01:00By

Christians in Nicaragua are being subjected to a disturbingly routine suppression by their government – yet, as Ellis Heasley reports, the Church remains committed to voicing its faith

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3 urgent tasks the next pope must get right

2025-04-28T16:14:00+01:00By

As the Catholic Church prepares for its next pope, Jay Valero outlines three priorities that the Church — and the world beyond it — will need him to focus on