All Regular Columnists articles – Page 4
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Regular ColumnistsJesus chose the lonely places, so I’ve been trying the spiritual disciple of solitude
In a world full of noise and distractions, what happens when we embrace solitude instead of running from it? Joshua Luke Smith has been giving it a go
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Regular ColumnistsThe Bible is being debated on the world’s biggest stages. Let’s pray for our public theologians
Scripture is making its way into the public square. Please pray for those of us who are called to speak its truth in contexts where millions of non-Christians are listening, says Chine McDonald
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Regular ColumnistsThe holy act of hand-holding
Gemma Hunt reflects on how a simple hand hold breaks down barriers of age, language and even disconnection. The power of such simple touch points to a deeper truth: we are always held in the gentle but secure grasp of God’s hand
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Regular ColumnistsIn praise of ‘ordinary’ Christians
Sharing our faith isn’t about pressure or performance, but simple, everyday conversations. Jeff Lucas says these seemingly ordinary moments can besurprisingly powerful
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Regular ColumnistsWhy the Bible is sometimes obscure
When we divide over the irrelevant, we forget the most important message of all, says David Instone-Brewer
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Regular ColumnistsWhy I’m going slow in 2025
Thank God for grace, says Gemma Hunt. Let’s cut ourselves – and each other – a bit of slack this year
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Regular ColumnistsThe nuclear family isn’t the ultimate Christian goal
A biblical view of family is much wider than one man, one woman and two kids, says Chine McDonald
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Regular ColumnistsLife is a gift. I want to walk in constant gratitude
Joshua Luke Smith explains how a pair of boots taught him to be grateful for every blessing. No matter how much you have given, you have received more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Regular ColumnistsThe secret to joy this Christmas
Find your joy in giving, not receiving this festive season, says Natalie Williams
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Regular ColumnistsWhy should Christians bother improving the world?
Q: Why should Christians bother improving the world if it’s all destined for renewal?
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Regular ColumnistsPalestinian brothers
Palestinians are not Arabs by descent. Could their true identity provide a path towards peace in the Middle East today?
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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
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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
