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Little Mix, social media and self-worth: ‘Understanding our value in God’
As Jesy Nelson does her first interview since splitting from Little Mix five months ago, Philippa Hanna, who toured with the band in 2016, reflects on the power of influence and the pressure of social media
Why this British priest was wrong to claim Israel is not vaccinating Palestinians
The Dean of St George’s College in Jerusalem has told Premier its a “tragedy and a scandal” that Israel has vaccinated its population while no provision has been made for the Palestinians. But Robin Lane says the Dean is mistaken
3 reasons why you should get off the sofa and go back to physical church
As lockdown eases, many churches are preparing to open their doors. But after more than a year of Zoom, many Christians wonder if regular Sunday worship is worth the effort
Remember when Christians took over Wembley? This meeting will be even bigger
Almost ten years on from the National Day of Prayer and Worship at Wembley Stadium, Dr Jonathan Oloyede is planning an even larger gathering
Matt Hancock wants another debate on assisted dying. Christians need to be prepared
Matt Hancock has opened the door to changing the law on assisted suicide, says CARE’s James Mildred, as he urges Christians to oppose the move
Why Christians should vote this Thursday
Christians have good biblical reasons for voting in the biggest set of elections for decades, says Tim Farron MP
‘The pain is overwhelming’ As India’s Covid crisis deepens, we need Christians to act
As coronavirus cases in India pass 20 million and oxygen shortages push the healthcare system to the brink of collapse, Indian church leader Bishop Joseph D’Souza, issues an urgent plea to Christians around the world
Line of Duty may have felt underwhelming. But its commentary on the nature of evil was spot on
Viewers didn’t get the supervillain they wanted. But Jed Mercurio was making an important theological point, argues Rev Jules Middleton
Should Christians join the social media boycott this weekend?
Sport will go silent on social media this bank holiday weekend after platforms fail to address the issues of online abuse. Here’s why Christians should get involved, says David Chawner of Sports Chaplaincy UK
New worship song aims to help Christians make a difference, wherever they are
A new worship song has been released that encourages Christians to reimagine how God can bring his kingdom in every sphere of life. It makes a change from singing about ourselves, says Derek Walker.
Interest in global mission is dwindling. We need to look to the Lord of the Harvest
Operation Mobilisation’s Matthew Skirton reveals engagement with international mission is falling, and explains how every Christian in the UK can help make a difference
What Call The Midwife teaches us about doubt and faith
The experience of Call the Midwife’s Sister Monica Joan is much more common than we think, says Tony Horsfall. Here’s why we shouldn’t be afraid of our doubts and why they can be good for our faith
MPs say China’s treatment of Uighurs is genocide. I couldn’t be prouder of them
As accusations of sleaze and political scandal continue to do the rounds, it is easy to become cynical. But when MPs stand up for persecuted people, we should be proud of them, says David Landrum.
The UK’s £500m cut to foreign aid means children around the world will face a bleak future
World Vision, along with 200 other charities, has written to the Government urging them to drop plans to cut the foreign aid budget. Mark Sheard believes the move will result in a major spike in the number of children experiencing violence around the world
The Christian origins of Earth Day
The first Earth Day was borne out of one man’s determination to honour God’s command to care for our world. Today, we all have a responsibility to play our part, say the team at 24-Prayer
The fight for racial justice is tiring. Let this vision of the future spur you on
As the Church of England’s Anti-Racism Taskforce publishes its report this Stephen Lawrence Day, and the world continues to respond to the conviction of Geoge Floyd’s murderer, Ryan Diaz urges Christians to persevere in the fight for justice
The guilty verdict in the George Floyd case is the beginning, not the end of the fight for racial justice
Last night’s verdict was a pivotal moment in a historical struggle. But there is still much work to be done says Bishop Dr Joe Aldred
Beth Moore is right. Complementarianism is not a doctrine to die for
The popular American preacher Beth Moore has asked forgiveness for treating complementarianism as “a litmus test”. But Sarah Yardley says Christians should be careful to distinguish between apologising for harmful practices and shifting our theology.
As the Church of England’s youngest black priest, I have often felt alienated because of my skin colour
Despite last year’s apology from the Archbishop of Canterbury for the ways in which the Church was institutionally racist, last night’s BBC Panorama report was damning in its indictment on progress made. Reverend David Peterson, the youngest black priest in the Church of England, shares his response to the programme
I’m gay and I love the Bible’s teaching on marriage
The traditional biblical view of marriage is good news for everyone, says Andrew Bunt
‘Whoever loves money never has enough’ - Why Christians should oppose the Super League
New proposals from super rich football clubs have been widely condemned, especially by fans. Andy Peck explains what has happened, and why Christians should care
Why churches must never require Covid passports
Jesus did not put requirements on coming into his presence, and neither should we, argues Rev Dr Matthew Roberts, one of over 1,000 church leaders to have signed an open letter to parliament in opposition to vaccine passports
David Cameron was wrong to misuse his influence for Greensill Capital
Integrity is important for us all – but especially for those in positions of leadership, says Tim Farron MP
Fear and fantasy are creating a new generation of celibate young men – but is that a good thing?
Young men in Western societies are having less sex than previous generations. But as Christians, should this be a cause for celebration or concern? It depends on the reasons, says Graham Nicholls.
Prince Philip (1921-2021): An outstanding example of Christian service
The Queen’s faith is well known and well documented. But Prince Philip also exemplified a life of Christian service, says Catherine Butcher
Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury on the Death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said today:
Why our church has created a Garden of Lament
Rev Caroline Taylor from St John’s Hoxton explains why the oft-forgotten practice of lament is so important
Freedom: Justin Bieber’s Gospel EP is all about grace
Pop superstar Justin Bieber has released a surprise EP. And many of the lyrics position Christianity as a transformative grace, says our reviewer
Hans Küng (1928 - 2021): The controversial Catholic theologian who challenged the establishment
Catherine Pepinster pays tribute to the Catholic priest and academic who wrote one of the most gripping books on Christian apologetics of the past 100 years
Keir Starmer’s apology for visiting a church is deeply concerning
It is utterly depressing that Keir Starmer should apologise for visiting a church on Good Friday, says James Mildred
Why the Government’s race report lacks credibility - and what the Church should be doing about it
Last week’s report on race and ethic disparities fell well short of the mark, says Calvin T. Samuel, but it won’t stop the critical conversations that have finally begun.
‘We do not engage in conversion therapy’: Pastor Agu responds to Keir Starmer LGBT controversy
The leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer has apologised for visiting Jesus House in north London. He tweeted on Monday he was “not aware” of the church’s views on gay rights when he went to visit the vaccination centre at the church building. Premier Christianity spoke to the church’s pastor Agu Irukwu to find out more
6 ways to manage your money well
As we recover from the financial impact of a year like no other, Laide Olunloyo shares her top tips on how to manage our money well as Christians.
Why Christians should welcome Franklin Graham’s legal victory
Blackpool Council were wrong to ban adverts about Franklin Graham’s evangelistic event, a court has found. Peter Lynas from the Evangelical Alliance explains more
Joseph of Arimathea: The Secret Disciple
Dig beneath the surface of the Easter story and you will find some intriguing characters, says Chris Goswami. But just because they’re not given centre stage doesn’t mean we should pass them by. If we do, we miss a great story and some powerful life lessons.
Why Easter is the new Christmas
These two seasons present us with significant opportunities to share our faith, says Tim Farron MP
Matt Hancock said DIY home abortions would be ‘temporary’. One year on, they’re still legal
What were initially billed as ‘temporary’ changes to abortion law are still in place, and Christians must oppose them, says Christian Concern’s Andrea Williams
Why Christian events still matter
Debra Green OBE explains the huge impact she believes festivals, conferences and other events have and encourages us to continue engaging with them
A judge says Gov were wrong to ban churches from meeting. But I think his theology is wrong
Lord Braid has ruled that the Scottish Government’s closure of churches during the Covid-19 lockdown was unconstitutional and went against the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Premier’s head of digital theology Dr Pete Phillips takes a closer look at the ruling
Dear Church, The training is over, the iceberg is here
London City Mission’s CEO Graham Miller asks, ’After hundreds of hours of hearing the gospel preached, will Bible-believing Christians now apply what they have heard, and be a conduit for God’s blessing to the poor?’
Raya and the Last Dragon: The Christian themes in Disney’s new blockbuster
Matthew Winbow reviews the critically-acclaimed fantasy action film
5 ways the European Church will change post Covid-19
Rich Martin articulates some of the ‘new things’ he believes the Church will move into once we are fully out of lockdown.
Don’t let climate campaigners guilt-trip you into action. There is a better way
So much campaigning on climate change is rooted in guilt and fear, says Josh Seligman, as he argues for a very different, and more Christian way of thinking
Gay conversion therapy: What the Church and LGBT community can agree on
Peter Lynas explains why the Evangelical Alliance has written to the government, seeking clarity on a proposed gay conversion therapy ban
John Polkinghorne (1930-2021): The pre-eminent voice on science and religion
Alister McGrath pays tribute to the distinguished academic and Anglican priest who has died at the age of 90
I know from personal experience that God comforts victims of domestic abuse
A coalition of black church leaders have launched a forum to provide practical support for victims of domestic abuse. Lead member Rev Kim Bacchus explains why she believes the project is so needed
Luis Palau (1934-2021): A passionate, humble and clear communicator of the gospel
The remarkable evangelist Luis Palau became a Christian at the age of 12, started preaching on street corners and by 19 had started his own Christian radio programme. He served as an intern with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, before launching his own ministry in 1976. With the news of Luis Palau’s death Peter Wooding pays tribute to him, reflecting on the many times he spent with Luis as an interviewer
These horrific statistics prove Christian men must stand against sexism
1 in 4 churchgoers have experienced abuse within an intimate relationship. And almost all of the women you know have been sexually harassed at some point in their lives, says Bekah Legg
'The hope that Jesus gave me was like nothing I'd ever felt before'
A plea for support from Christian event leaders
7 lessons Christians can learn from Meghan and Harry's interview
What's the most important thing that Christians should do?
We're sorry
The court got it wrong. Justice has not been done in Richard Page's case
Larry Crabb (1944-2021): Pioneer of biblical counselling
We cannot claim to stand with the persecuted while selling arms to their persecutors
The Gov says church buildings can open. But we've decided to close
Christian doctor debunks vaccine myths
The Church's outreach has been amazing during the pandemic, but now we need to go further
Richard Page wasn't sacked for expressing Christian views. He was sacked for not doing his job
Bible reading is up since the pandemic began. Here's why it's good for your mental health
RZIM is failing to put survivors at the centre of their response
Why your church should hold in-person services now
This Christian actress wasn't a victim of persecution. She just failed to read the script
Carman (1956-2021): The high-drama musical evangelist who led thousands to faith
Dr Bex Lewis: The much-loved Christian author who made the internet a better place
Church on Zoom hasn't killed our obsession with 'bums on seats'
I learned my best campaigning lessons in Sunday school
5 helpful reflections on the Ravi Zacharias scandal
9 lies that fuel Christian persecution
4 Christians who defied the Nazis to save Jews from concentration camps
Boris Johnson misled the Queen. But he won't resign
Why racism in our churches is more widespread than you think
Ravi Zacharias was a liar, sexual pervert and wolf in sheep's clothing. This report proves it
Mary Wilson (1944-2021): Motown legend, committed Christian
Praise God that church buildings are allowed to open. Let's make the most of it
Joe Biden is 'lukewarm'. America needs radical Christ-like leadership
No, Songs of Praise was not racist. Gregory Campbell MP needs to read some history
Burning down the house: Why the church might lose young people over climate inaction
The Covid 'divorce boom' is a myth. Most couples will weather the storm
The campaign against gambling is hotting up. And Christians are at the forefront
What Sir Tom Moore taught me about Christian service, sacrifice and obedience
Scams have hit an all-time high. Here's what Christians can do about it
Tim Farron on the 'sinister trend' in British politics
Ethical investments are more complex than you think. Here's what Christians need to know
6 ways Christians can promote unity in politics
Speaking for God? RT Kendall on the problem with saying 'God told me...'
Why this lockdown is putting a strain on your marriage (and what to do about it)
'I sat in tears praying for a miracle' Our story of miscarriage during lockdown
3 ways to worship in lockdown without singing
3 ways Christians can live well in 2021
When prophets get it wrong
Why Donald Trump's Twitter ban is bad news for Christians
Trump, the Capitol and conspiracies: Why it is time for evangelicals to repent
In defence of Christian mission to Jewish people
The storming of the US Capitol by Christians was a sickening sight
The fruits of Trump's presidency are violence and hate. Christians must pray like never before
As a black Brit I've learned to forgive racial ignorance
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