All Regular Columnists articles – Page 6
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Regular ColumnistsWhy friendship is a matter of life and death
It is proven that having an optimum number of friends is good for us, says Chine McDonald, yet many men have fewer than they would like
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Regular ColumnistsThose awkward moments where we say ‘I’ll pray for you’ … and then don’t
We’ve all made this mistake…but in 2024 let’s pledge to do better, says Jeff Lucas
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Regular ColumnistsI worry my best songs are behind me
What are the fears that wake you up at 3am? Your credit card bill? A relative’s medical situation? The pressure of an upcoming work meeting? I’ll let you into my secret fear. As we enter 2024, my fear is that my best days are behind me. My ...
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Regular ColumnistsSoft hearts, thick skin
Receiving criticism isn’t easy. But it’s vital if you’re to grow in leading well, says Natalie Williams
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Regular Columnists'If I have not love...' How to be a healthy leader
In unpacking New Testament teaching on tongues, Lucy Peppiatt observes how Paul combatted pride and elitism in the early Church
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Regular ColumnistsFalling in love with the Bible again
God speaks to us and to every situation through the Bible, says Chine McDonald
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Regular ColumnistsMore than just friends - early Church community was radical
Being part of a community of believers wasn’t just a ‘nice-to-have’ for the first Christians. Fellowship was vital for a family’s wellbeing, explains David Instone-Brewer
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Regular ColumnistsWhy Christmas is the story of a ceasefire
A peace agreement between God and humanity has been reached, writes Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn
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Regular ColumnistsCan we trust the birth narratives of Jesus found in the Gospels?
Q: Many people assume that the birth narratives of Jesus found in the Gospels are fictional. Do you think they’re trustworthy?
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Regular ColumnistsWhen preachers get it wrong
Jeff Lucas on having to apologise for a thoughtless comment made while in the pulpit
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Regular ColumnistsIs the Prince of Persia causing chaos in Gaza?
Christians around the world are praying fervently for peace in the Middle East, yet the fighting continues. Are our prayers being hindered? A peculiar story from the Old Testament may help us understand what’s going on, says David Instone-Brewer
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Regular ColumnistsEvery follower of Jesus should be a lifelong learner
We won’t graduate until our last breath, says Jeff Lucas. And even then we’ll be translated into an eternity of delightful discovery
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Regular ColumnistsI’ve heard sermons on depression that are spiritually abusive. We need to call it out
Preachers who’ve said depression is evidence of a ‘God-shaped hole’ need correcting, says Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn
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Regular ColumnistsIt’s not about you
A leader’s highest calling is to develop other leaders, says Natalie Williams
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Regular ColumnistsThe way of love: St Paul's answer to leadership failure in the church
When the early church was in a mess, Paul’s radical teaching helped convict leaders of their sin. His words are as relevant today as they’ve ever been, says Lucy Peppiatt
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Regular ColumnistsThe world is in a mess, and I worry about the future. But this gives me hope
In a world filled with war, conflict and increasing anxiety, the Church can offer a better story, says Chine McDonald
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Regular ColumnistsJeff Lucas is home alone!
Macaulay Culkin is in his 40s now but, for many, he will forever be Kevin McCallister, the precocious eight-year-old in the blockbuster 1990 comedy Home Alone. For those unfamiliar with the film, Kevin’s parents take off for a Christmas in Paris, unaware that they have left their ...
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Regular ColumnistsWhat does it mean to "live by the Spirit"? These scientific insights might help
Neuroscience might provide some unexpected answers to two complex theological questions, says David Instone-Brewer
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Regular ColumnistsWhat happened when I tried texting Jesus…
Chine McDonald wasn’t sure about an AI chatbot based on Jesus Christ. Here’s how she got on
