All spiritual articles
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ReviewsThe Devil’s Passion: A funny and moving play about Jesus, told from Satan’s perspective
This play which merges gospel accounts with modern espionage is Zero Dark 30 pieces of silver. It’s sophisticated, satirical and highly recommended, says Jonty Langley
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Regular ColumnistsWho did Cain marry?
The identity of Cain’s wife has long troubled Christians. David Instone-Brewer proposes a new way of thinking about the problem
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Testimonies‘I went on a 30-day Jesus quest!’
Born into a Sikh family, Mindy Tagliente’s spiritual curiosity led her to experiment with new-age practices and eventually become a yoga instructor. But when her friend challenged her to pray, it led to an encounter with Jesus that changed everything
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Magazine FeaturesDoctor Who at 60: The spiritual themes behind the sci-fi phenomenon
Caleb Woodbridge discovers a variety of spiritual messages in TV’s longest-running sci-fi show
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ReviewsTimothy Keller - Collin Hansen
The late Timothy Keller was a masterful preacher and an inspiration to Western Christians who desire to winsomely share their faith in an increasingly sceptical and sometimes hostile culture. But rather than focus on Dr Keller’s life story, The Gospel Coalition editor Collin Hansen has written a ...
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Regular ColumnistsHelp! I’m a worship leader whose job is threatened by robots
I’ll be honest. Until now, I’ve felt a little smug about the rise of Artificial Intelligence. I know a lot of smart people are worried about the possibility of robots taking over the workforce and rendering us their slaves (or pets, depending on your level of optimism) ...
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Regular ColumnistsBelief in God may be falling. But our spiritually curious generation still thinks there's more to life
I recently joined thousands of fans for the London leg of Beyoncé’s Renaissance world tour. I’ve written in these pages before about my love for the Queen Bee, and how I believe much of her artistry over the past few years has pointed her fans towards God. ...
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OpinionWhen prayer becomes meditation: are we being led astray?
Should Christians participate in contemplative prayer and meditation? Kate Orson, who was previously immersed in new age practises, gives her view
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ReviewsBono’s emotive memoir lets you into his soul - and it’s full of God too
Steve Stockman, who himself authored a book on the faith of U2, says Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story provides further evidence of the depth and devotion of Bono’s Christian faith
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ReviewsGood and beautiful and kind - Rich Villodas
Good and Beautiful and Kind is a theological book with some biographical elements, which aims to help Christians live out the gospel more authentically. Touching upon some of the ways that Western Christianity has been influenced by a postmodern secular worldview, Rich Villodas, an author, speaker ...
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Testimonies‘I saw Jesus while on ayahuasca’
Was I bathed in white sound or swimming in loud light? With a crystal bowl vibrating all my cells, I couldn’t tell the difference. And why were the words “child of God” in my head vibrating even louder? I was sitting cross-legged in peacock yoga pants in ...
