All Regular Columnists articles – Page 3
-
Regular ColumnistsAt the start of another year, I’m giving God my empty diary and asking him to show off
The year is getting off to a quiet start for Gemma Hunt. But after years of freelancing she’s learned to trust God with her calendar
-
Regular ColumnistsThe Christian case for purging (some of) your possessions
Letting our stuff go is difficult, admits Jeff Lucas. But as we enter a new year, it’s a good discipline to develop
-
Regular ColumnistsFollowing Jesus means we’ll face suffering. But the Spirit promises to sustain us through it
We know the Holy Spirit is a source of love, joy and peace. But we should remember that same Spirit also helps us in our suffering, says Lucy Peppiatt
-
Regular ColumnistsA new year's toast: May 2025 be drenched in grace
Whatever we’ve been through and whatever is to come, it’s all grace, says Joshua Luke Smith
-
Regular ColumnistsWhy the Church needs to denounce the far right
As Christian symbolism becomes increasingly common at far right rallies, Chine McDonald urges church leaders to condemn racism and misogyny
-
Regular ColumnistsGive your brokenness to God. Vulnerability will set you free
Joshua Luke Smith explores the spiritual abundance found in admitting our brokenness and rediscovering the grace of God
-
Regular ColumnistsThe God who keeps his promises
Jeff Lucas reflects on 46 years of marriage, ministry, and the temptation to blame God for broken dreams
-
Regular ColumnistsThe secret to joy this Christmas
Find your joy in giving, not receiving this festive season, says Natalie Williams
-
Regular ColumnistsWhy should Christians bother improving the world?
Q: Why should Christians bother improving the world if it’s all destined for renewal?
-
Regular ColumnistsPalestinian brothers
Palestinians are not Arabs by descent. Could their true identity provide a path towards peace in the Middle East today?
-
Regular ColumnistsAfter years on TV, my life is in a changing season
Gemma Hunt kicks off her new column by exploring the somewhat uncomfortable changes she is experiencing in her life
-
Regular ColumnistsWhy Christians shouldn’t feel guilty for watching reality TV
After a rough year, Chine McDonald is looking forward to some escapism this Christmas
-
Regular ColumnistsMy awkward lesson on the sin of gossip
After weeks of culinary mishaps, a home-cooked dinner led Jeff Lucas into an awkward lesson he’s never forgotten
-
Regular ColumnistsShould your church be a ‘safe space’?
Navigating the delicate balance between protection and exposure, Lucy Peppiatt makes the case for embracing discomfort and adopting ‘brave spaces’, where our Christian beliefs can be respectfully challenged
-
Regular ColumnistsThe life you long for is hidden in the life you have
Our new columnist the poet Joshua Luke Smith encourages you to return to your life
-
Regular ColumnistsWant your kids to follow Jesus? You’ve got to walk the walk
If you want to pass on faith, it needs to be actions, not just words, says Chine McDonald
-
Regular ColumnistsI’m a Bible-carrying Mr Bean. Here’s the proof
Jeff Lucas shares his most embarrassing moment
-
Regular Columnists'Comfort those who mourn' is the calling of every Christian
It’s sometimes easier to feed someone than grieve with them, says Natalie Williams. But Jesus asks us to do both
-
Regular ColumnistsJailbreak: A new way of illustrating the good news
Sin has imprisoned us in a fallen world, says David Instone-Brewer. But one day, Jesus will return to set the captives free
-
Regular ColumnistsSacred or secular, whatever you do can bring glory to God
No job is entirely secular. And even those employed in Christian ministry should be engaging with the outside world, says Chine McDonald
