All Regular Columnists articles – Page 2
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Regular ColumnistsWhat did Jesus mean by 'turn the other cheek'?
Jesus’ most radical teaching can seem impossible to obey. Does he really expect us to welcome and invite more suffering? In digging deeper, David Instone-Brewer uncovers an explanation that will make you want to follow Jesus’ instructions
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Regular ColumnistsWhat’s in your hands?
However insignificant you may feel it is, whatever you have to give to God is enough, says Gemma Hunt
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Regular ColumnistsWait… are Christians cool now?
Faith is on the increase, says Chine McDonald. It’s time to be bold in speaking about what Jesus means to us
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Regular ColumnistsConstant notifications are a distraction. We need to pause and listen to God
Amid the noise of instant notifications, Jeff Lucas urges us to pause, pay attention, and rediscover God’s presence in the everyday
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Regular ColumnistsBeware, protect and forgive: Jesus' message to church leaders
Church leaders have been given great power by God. They must use it responsibly and for the good of the whole body, says Lucy Peppiatt
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Regular ColumnistsSelf-sufficiency is an illusion
When his son was born in the bathroom, Joshua Luke Smith encountered the awe-filled reality of birth — and discovered the spiritual power of holy helplessness
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Regular ColumnistsGod, gender and why Daddy Pig isn’t problematic
Stereotypical ideals of both motherhood and fatherhood can affect our view of God, too, says Chine McDonald
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Regular ColumnistsFamily gatherings can be difficult. Here’s what I’m doing about it
Family is a beatiful gift — but it is also a flawed one. Gemma Hunt shares how she is learning to show up honestly, leaning into grace and trusting God with tricky family dynamics
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Regular ColumnistsMy Christian walk has been more of a stagger
Christian maturity takes a while…or even a lifetime, remarks Jeff Lucas
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Regular ColumnistsThe first sound: How science confirms the Bible’s account of creation
Genesis says that God spoke order into chaos. Scientific findings about the universe’s first sound resonate with scripture, says David Instone-Brewer
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Regular ColumnistsGod’s creation brings us joy. This is what grass looks like under the microscope
After spending some time outdoors, Gemma Hunt reflects on how the beauty of God’s creation is good for us
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Regular ColumnistsWhat churches can learn from this chicken shop
The American fast food chain Chick-fil-A has consistently outsold its competitors. But it isn’t just the food that makes it successful, observes Jeff Lucas
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Regular ColumnistsPower to preach
At Pentecost we remember how the Holy Spirit equipped the first Christians with supernatural gifts so they could witness for Christ. May the same be true today, says Lucy Peppiatt
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Regular ColumnistsGod doesn’t meet us in striving. He meets us in the stillness
Silence creates room for transformation, says Joshua Luke Smith
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Regular ColumnistsFaith at 32,000 feet: why I’m learning to change my perspective
From last minute packing to flower stems, Gemma Hunt explains how she’s letting God shape the view
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Regular ColumnistsThe UK is experiencing a quiet revival. It’s taken me by surprise
A very British revival has arrived, according to new research from Bible Society. It’s an exciting time to be a Christian in the UK, says Chine McDonald
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Regular ColumnistsGod doesn’t expect us to forgive people who haven’t repented
Letting go of bitterness is not the same as forgiving someone, says Dr David Instone-Brewer
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Regular ColumnistsDo you feel seen? I'm learning to seek validation in God's gaze
Being seen by the Father was enough for Jesus. It should be for us too, says Gemma Hunt
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Regular ColumnistsJesus tells us not to fear. How does that work?
Life is full of fears - aging, death, and a world in turmoil. But Easter declares that Jesus has conquered the greatest fear of all, giving us hope beyond the grave, says Jeff Lucas
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Regular ColumnistsShould I be Catholic or Protestant?
Tom Wright gives his answer to a reader’s question
