By Robin Ham2024-08-29T08:16:00
Chris Martin reportedly grew up in the church and has long written lyrics infused with biblical imagery. Coldplay’s new song ‘We pray’ articulates a spiritual hunger that many resonate with, says Robin Ham. It’s time to point them to the one who hears those prayers.
When Coldplay debuted their new single ‘We pray’ live at Glastonbury this summer, many reflected that the global superstars, long known for their existential lyrics, may have given us their most religious song to date.
Singing alongside a troop of collaborators, including Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna and TINI, Chris Martin borrows straight from the Bible, describing modern day life as living in “the valley of the shadow of death” (Psalm 23).
But is the track a call to a higher power, a plea for help, or just a moment of post-modern introspection?
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Premier Christian Radio daytime host Josh Carter looks back at his favourite tracks from 2024 and gives you his recommendations for starting your new year the right way
2024-09-13T09:36:00Z By Jonty Langley
Wait, Christians aren’t superstitious…are we? On Friday the 13th, Jonty Langley offers a tongue-in-cheek reflection on the traditions we might unwittingly be holding on to
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Despite loving live music and a good party, Emma Fowle had always been reticent about attending a large-scale secular music festival. But when she finally took the plunge – aged 46 and with her two teenage daughters - she was unprepared to be so deeply impacted
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Andy Flannagan introduces a new song for the church, which invites Christians to relinquish control and submit to God’s authority
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It’s easy to celebrate when high-profile people express faith in Christ. But what about when they falter? We should be slow to judge and quick to pray for them, says Billy Hallowell
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More than 1,000 people from five different churches gathered on Bournemouth beach last weekend. As 92 people came forward to be baptised, local church leader Chris Sinkinson says that it’s another example of the changing spiritual atmosphere in Britain
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