By Tim Farron MP2023-06-06T21:09:00
In the court of public opinion there is rarely room for forgiveness or redemption, observes Tim Farron MP
I shan’t comment on the specifics of Phillip Schofield’s exit from This Morning, except to say that it would be good for us to pray for a resolution to all the anger, remorse and hurt being played out in the UK media right now.
But the situation does lead me to reflect on how the abuse and misuse of power in relationships is repeatedly seen in public life. This is true of the entertainment industry, politics, sport and the Church – in fact, every institution where humans are placed on a pedestal, revered for a while and then torn down when they prove to have feet of clay.
2023-06-09T15:56:00Z By 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
2023-06-06T20:51:00Z By Steve Cox
Rather than joining the chorus of outrage, Christians should be counter cultural in showing love - even to those who have wandered far from God’s standards, says Steve Cox
2023-06-05T13:06:00Z By Chris Llewellyn
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. I could easily write a column lamenting the fact that this institution we’re all part of is in ...
2025-07-07T08:55:00Z By Sarah Sedgwick
After their child came out as transgender and cut off all contact, the grief for Christian parents Gary and Leah was profound. But it is possible to keep loving in the silence — with grace, humility and hope — even when reconciliation feels out of reach, says Sarah Sedgwick
2025-07-04T15:43:00Z By Rev Jamie Sewell
While many churches prioritise order, structure, and predictability, Rev Jamie Sewell says true revival isn’t born of control, but of holy disruption
2025-07-04T14:46:00Z By Joshua Luke Smith
Don’t have time for hours of quiet and stillness with God? Don’t feel bad, says Joshua Luke Smith. It isn’t the size of our offering that matters to God, but the heart behind it
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