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Now is the time for Christians to show love to their Jewish neighbours

2025-10-03T16:07:00+01:00By

A terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester which claimed the lives two people has been condemned by political and church leaders. Michele Guinness believes the Jewish community carries wounds few outsiders can truly grasp. It’s vital Christians - who worship a Jewish Messiah - should take the time to reach out in love and friendship towards their Jewish neighbours, she says

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Secular and left-leaning thinking is leading to the West's decline

2025-10-03T10:35:00+01:00By

New research confirms that cultivating a healthy spiritual life is vital for the flourishing of both individuals and wider society, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza. That’s why he believes the West must recover its cultural and moral values by returning to its Christian roots

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Dame Sarah Mullally is the new Archbishop of Canterbury. I’m praying she’ll lead with faith, hope and love

2025-10-03T09:47:00+01:00By

The Anglican Communion has its first female leader. As Dame Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London, prepares to lead the Church during a time of unprecedented turmoil, Bishop Jill Duff explains how Christians can be praying for her

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Why Keir Starmer’s attack on Nigel Farage was wrong

2025-10-03T08:39:00+01:00By

Personal attacks have no place in politics, says Krish Kandiah. Political rivals aren’t demons to be defeated but neighbours to be persuaded

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Flags, marches and ‘Christ is King!’ - this is a huge opportunity for the Church

2025-10-02T13:56:00+01:00By

As ‘Christ is King’ echoes through street protests, Rev Jamie Sewell notes the same words can represent hope to some and threat to others. That’s why it’s time for the Church to get involved, he says. This moment represents a remarkable opportunity for our evangelism and discipleship 

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I don’t want a British caliphate. I want a country where Christians can live alongside others

2025-10-02T08:50:00+01:00By

An encounter with a nun in a Spanish cathedral has George Pitcher ruminating on a time of unprecedented tension – and what it means for Christians, Jews and Muslims to live together in peace

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Chinese Christians are being arrested for tithing. But Gen Z are still hungry for Jesus

2025-10-01T13:48:00+01:00By

When 400 police officers swept through a province in eastern China and arrested 70 Christians, it confirmed the Communist Party’s campaign against house churches was intensifying. But could the pressure faced by the Chinese Church actually bring about growth? 

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It’s time for us to reclaim our faith and our flag from the far right

2025-09-30T16:08:00+01:00By

The Unite the Kingdom protest exposed a dangerous fusion of Christian imagery and far‑right ideology, argues Guy Hewitt. The Church must urgently reclaim its message of love and justice, he says

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Why giving away free Bibles is the Church’s most underrated evangelistic tool

2025-09-29T11:55:00+01:00By

Evangelistic books and tracts have their place, but don’t overlook your most powerful tool for sharing faith, says Bethan Lycett 

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The Ryder Cup revealed sport’s beauty and brokenness

2025-09-29T11:38:00+01:00By

Europe’s dramatic victory in the Ryder Cup was sport at its finest - and its most toxic. As fans hurled abuse and players showed grace, the tournament revealed competition’s power to both glorify and corrupt, says Jonny Reid

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Hell is not unending torment without hope

2025-09-29T08:24:00+01:00By

Paul Marston challenges the traditional Christian view of hell as eternal conscious torment, arguing that scripture actually teaches the complete destruction of the unrepentant rather than unending suffering

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Why I am praying for a secular government in Nepal

2025-09-26T14:46:00+01:00By

As an uprising among Gen Z topples the Nepalese government, the country is at a crossroads, says Narendra Chettri*. If Nepal wants more religious freedom, Christians should pray for a secular government, not a religious one

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Why does God allow pain and suffering?

2025-09-26T12:57:00+01:00By

The reality of evil and suffering is perhaps the greatest challenge to faith in an omnipotent, benevolent God. To address this age-old question Bruce Miller ushers attention to Christianity’s three act story in which God who enters our pain, carries our grief, and ensures that suffering will one day end

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You don’t take Jesus to the margins. He’s already there

2025-09-26T11:48:00+01:00By

When we go to the people society discards, we don’t bring Jesus, we find him. And when we enter those spaces not to save, but to love and serve, Matty Hawthorne says we are standing on holy ground

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Palestinian statehood: cold comfort or flicker of hope?

2025-09-26T10:39:00+01:00By

The UK has joined other Western nations in formally recognising Palestine. Former Oslo Accords negotiator Dr Harry Hagopian asks whether this gesture will translate into meaningful progress toward peace, or whether it will further complicate an already volatile situation

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4 ways Christians can respond to the growth of Islam in Britain

2025-09-26T09:49:00+01:00By

The recent Unite the Kingdom rally highlighted growing concerns about Islam’s influence in Britain. Christian Concern’s Tim Dieppe looks at four distinct approaches Christians have taken and considers their strengths and weaknesses

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The ‘Charlie Kirk effect’ is real. Thousands are coming to faith in Jesus

2025-09-24T13:12:00+01:00By

The tragic murder of Charlie Kirk has triggered an unexpected spiritual awakening, says Chip Kendall 

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Why the new age is a bigger threat to Christianity than Islam

2025-09-23T16:33:00+01:00By

As Christians debate immigration and Islam’s influence, Kate Orson warns of a more subtle spiritual threat already inside our churches - the rise of new age practices disguised as Christian spirituality

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Breaking: The exact date and time of the rapture has been revealed

2025-09-23T14:49:00+01:00

The wait is over. The speculation ends here. The day of the Rapture has finally been revealed.

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The Gospel was preached at Charlie Kirk’s memorial and it should challenge us all

2025-09-23T08:30:00+01:00By

Part charismatic-evangelical state funeral, part MAGA political rally, the Charlie Kirk memorial service featured overt and clear explanations of the Gospel. It may even mark a turning point on Donald Trump’s spiritual journey, says Rev Peter Ould 

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You are a media commentator. Here’s how to use your influence for Christ

2025-09-22T11:28:00+01:00By

In an age where social media spreads messages faster than ever, every Christian is now a media commentator. Steve Cox asks you, will your words add to the noise, or point to Christ through truth, hope, kindness, and perspective?

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As a Christian I struggled with Charlie Kirk’s divisive opinions

2025-09-19T15:17:00+01:00By

Some of Charlie Kirk’s opinions seemed incongruous with those of the saviour he followed, says Richard Reddie 

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I love the mountain top moments at Christian festivals. But don’t miss the rest of the story

2025-09-19T14:44:00+01:00By

Amid the spiritual highs of a Christian festival, Rev Jamie Sewell found himself unexpectedly drawn instead to the perhaps forgotten staple of Christian community. In our pursuit of mountaintop moments, he asks, have we lost sight of our real calling — journeying together through the everyday

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Is there a God?

2025-09-18T09:14:00+01:00By

The question about God’s existence has sparked countless debates, shaped civilisations and influenced billions of lives. In this new series, Bruce Miller attempts to answer some of the most-Googled questions about God

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How Chat GPT is changing our Bible study

2025-09-17T18:33:00+01:00By

How do you find Bible study resources for a group that includes an academic with a PhD, a recent convert, a second-language English speaker and someone who finds reading hard? David Landin found an unlikely helper in the form of artificial intelligence

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Christians must reject Tommy Robinson’s movement - you can’t be ‘just a bit’ racist

2025-09-17T14:31:00+01:00By

Rev George Pitcher argues that while you can be ‘a bit of a Christian’ when exploring faith, there’s no such thing as being ‘a bit racist’ when it comes to political movements - and warns Christians about dangerous alliances with extremist groups

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​This is a dangerous moment for Christians

2025-09-17T09:08:00+01:00By

If you pick a side in the culture war, you run the risk of not being on Jesus’ side at all, says Tim Farron MP 

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You can’t build God’s kingdom with the enemy’s tools

2025-09-16T13:21:00+01:00By

When the people on the platform are promoting violence and hate, Christians should have no part in the protest, says Dr Helen Paynter. As King Ahaz learned, forging shady alliances with those in power will not build God’s kingdom

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​Charlie Kirk’s true legacy isn’t his politics. It’s his Christian faith

2025-09-15T15:54:00+01:00By

He may have been known as a conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, but Charlie Kirk said his faith in Jesus was ”the most important thing”, notes Billy Hallowell

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A ‘license to kill’? The Lords are criticising the assisted dying legislation. Here’s what they’re saying

2025-09-15T14:13:00+01:00By

The assisted dying bill is still making its way through Parliament. James Mildred explains how Peers have responded to it, and explains what’s likely to happen next

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The response to Charlie Kirk’s death is revealing the subtext of our hearts

2025-09-12T13:21:00+01:00By

The public murder of the Christian and conservative activist Charlie Kirk has prompted a variety of depressing responses, says Andy Kind. Our words on social media reveal much about the state of our hearts, he says

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Going backstage at a TV awards ceremony helped me see God’s perspective

2025-09-12T08:20:00+01:00By

No amount of glitz and glamour can mask the realities of our life from God, says Gemma Hunt. He sees us just as we are – and he loves us anyway

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Immigration needs respectful debate, not polarised views. Christians must lead the way

2025-09-12T08:09:00+01:00By

Growing up in Telford during the grooming gangs scandal, Emma Hide has seen difficult issues around race and immigration being politicised. But polarising the debate over asylum seekers only silences legitimate concerns and fuels extremism, she says. Christians are called to a radically different approach

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The Christian faith of Arvo Pärt - the Estonian composer exiled for his faith

2025-09-11T14:44:00+01:00By

Arvo Pärt, the world’s most-played living composer, is 90 today. Derek Walker explores how his deep Christian faith shaped his globally celebrated compositions - and why his influence endures across cultures and generations

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Dr Micha Jazz (1954-2025): The Urban monk whose unusual insights on the scriptures blessed many

2025-09-11T13:03:00+01:00By

Dr Micha Jazz, the long-time Premier presenter and influential Christian voice has died after a battle with cancer. John Buckeridge remembers him

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What should Christians make of the Great Awokening?

2025-09-10T10:35:00+01:00By

Recent years have seen sudden adoptions of moral causes, often on contentious issues such as gender identity. Martin Charlesworth calls it The Great Awokening and says Christians should be wary of it

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Hate politics and dislike politicians? Here’s why you should pray for your government anyway

2025-09-10T10:31:00+01:00By

During the UK’s National Week of Prayer, Tim Farron MP makes the case for why Christians should be consistent in bringing our leaders before God – even if we don’t like them or their policies

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The biggest obstacle to world mission is being dismantled faster than ever

2025-09-08T14:18:00+01:00By

On World Literacy Day, James Poole from Wycliffe Bible Translators, explores how translation of the scriptures is speeding up and changing millions of lives for the better 

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Here’s a lesson Christians can take from the Alexander Isak transfer saga

2025-09-08T10:01:00+01:00By

When footballer Alexander Isak forced through his transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool, he destroyed his legacy overnight, says Max Avard. Whether leaving a job or a church, Christians should remember that how we leave matters to God. And it should matter to us 

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Forrest Frank vs Cory Asbury was a powerful lesson for us all

2025-09-08T08:44:00+01:00By

When a parody crossed a line, Christian artists Forrest Frank and Cory Asbury could have spiralled into public drama. Instead, they chose humility, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Billy Hallowell explores how their turn from tension to friendship offers a powerful example of grace in an age that craves confrontation

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Why the Archbishop of York’s migration comments were out of touch

2025-09-05T10:24:00+01:00By

Bishops need to be more careful when talking about migration, says Rev Ian Paul. Loving your migrant neighbour does not mean avoiding the tough political questions

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Stop benching us — the Church needs millennials back on the field

2025-09-05T08:53:00+01:00By

Millennials aren’t done with Jesus but Jean Kabasomi says many are being made to feel like an afterthought by the Church. It’s time to move them from the benches and back onto the field before a whole generation slips away

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Why Christians should join the pro-asylum seeker protests

2025-09-04T15:38:00+01:00By

As anti-immigration protests increase across the UK, Roger Harper says church leaders are right to call on Christians to demonstrate biblical hospitality toward asylum seekers

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Chris Brain has been brought to justice. The Church must now confront spiritual abuse

2025-09-03T16:00:00+01:00By

Chris Brain’s conviction of indecent assault has brought justice but it also raises deeper questions about power, coercion, and spiritual abuse within the Church. Hayley Chapman-Todd explores how the Church is beginning to respond to the issue of spiritual abuse and what more must be done

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The Christian case for stopping illegal channel crossings

2025-09-03T13:38:00+01:00By

Rev Dr Nigel Scotland explains why he believes the most compassionate response to the small boats crisis is to immediately return migrants to France

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England flags are everywhere. What should Christians make of it?

2025-09-03T08:29:00+01:00By

Is the sudden hoisting of England flags a positive sign of patriotism, or a dangerous endorsement of hateful views? Danny Webster explores the issues

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3 ways Christians must respond to the latest church shooting horror

2025-08-29T15:16:00+01:00By

A shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis has left two children dead and 17 injured. In the midst of such tragedy, it’s easy to dismiss prayer in favour of more tangible responses, but Billy Hallowell urges that it is still the most powerful tool in the Church’s arsenal

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Does life have a purpose?

2025-08-29T10:17:00+01:00By

How do we find meaning beyond the mundane? In this new series, Bruce Miller attempts to answer some of the questions that people most often ask the internet about God 

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5 ways you can respond to the Quiet Revival

2025-08-28T09:46:00+01:00By

Bible Society research has claimed there’s a new openness toward Christian faith. With many turning up at church services uninvited, James Lawrence explores how we can make the most of this new opportunity 

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5 viral moments America’s nicest judge modelled Jesus

2025-08-27T10:24:00+01:00By

Judge Frank Caprio, beloved for his warmth and compassion on Caught in Providence, has died aged 88. Tim Bechervaise reflects on five moments where his blend of justice, grace and mercy revealed a heart that ultimately pointed to Jesus

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You are not the main character. Jesus Christ is

2025-08-22T10:32:00+01:00By

When one of his youth group declared he was “the main character,” it struck a chord with Rev Jamie Sewell. Too often, Christians see themselves as the saviour - rather than pointing to the one who can really save. Let’s stop living as if it all depends on us and embrace the freedom Christ brings

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World peace? You can start by loving your neighbour next door

2025-08-21T15:34:00+01:00By

From war in Ukraine to asylum hotels in Essex, when it comes to international conflict or local politics, the Christian call to peace remains says George Pitcher. But what exactly does that look like? 

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4 powerful lessons from the NFL’s viral prayer moment

2025-08-21T12:48:00+01:00By

After Morice Norris was injured on the field, both teams ended the game and prayed together. Billy Hallowell shares the lessons Christians can learn from this unexpected turn of events

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Gen Z are hungry for full-fat faith. Let’s give it to them

2025-08-19T09:16:00+01:00By

Headlines heralding a return to Christian faith continued apace this weekend, with The Times reporting on the young converts coming back to church. Luke Hancorn says he’s seen it in his own congregation - and is convinced that something new is afoot. This is what we’ve prayed for, he says. Let’s not back down now but boldly proclaim the gospel of good news