All Christian living articles – Page 12
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Real Life‘Not having children makes me a misfit at church’
As part of world childless week, Catherine Disher reflects on her own journey, and what she wishes other Christians knew about not having children
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OpinionMy views on abortion have lost me friends and jobs, but here’s why I continue to make a stand
Losing followers and being trolled by strangers is one thing, but being abandoned by friends, ghosted by colleagues and blacklisted from former streams of income is quite the other. Trusting everything to God is the difficult but only answer, says Delphine Chui
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Real Life‘Jesus set me free from self-harm to travel and tell others about his love’
Iggie Clark was always destined to be an evangelist. She grew up reading tales about missionaries, but struggles with mental health in her teens nearly derailed her dreams
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Magazine FeaturesHow to live for God in a secular age
Most Christians say the culture around us is becoming more and more hostile to our faith. What should we do in response?
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Magazine FeaturesWhat God has to say about your anger problem
The modern world is a vexing place, and more of us than ever before are struggling to keep a lid on our emotions. Patrick Regan OBE unpicks the tricky issue of responding well when we’re feeling under pressure
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Regular ColumnistsJeff Lucas on why he doesn't say Grace before meals
Perhaps you’ve been there. A family from church invite you for a meal. You don’t know them well, but are pleased by the opportunity. You chat while you wait for the food, and then, as the plates arrive, tension grips you. You glance around the table, ...
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OpinionChristian leaders’ silence on animal welfare is scandalous
Christians have biblical and historical reasons to defend the rights of animals, says Joyce D’Silva. So why are most leaders silent on the issue?
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Opinion5 ways to avoid the post-festival blues
As the Christian festival season draws to a close, Emma Fowle reflects on how to keep those fires of faith burning bright when you return to the real world of work, school, laundry and normal, everyday church
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Real Life‘People in church see my wheelchair before they see my gifts’
Disabled Christians are not there to be ‘cured’, cared for or pushed to the margins, argues Naomi Lawson Jacobs, who issues a clarion call for creating an accessible church culture and a community of justice
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Testimonies'I was a hopeless addict. But God never gave up on me'
Rikki Doolan spent years travelling the world, chasing meaning and fulfilment. Drugs and alcohol couldn't fill the void, and he found himself homeless on the streets of Manchester. That's when he stepped into a cathedral and everything began to change
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Real LifeAn ‘accidental’ silent retreat transformed my relationship with God
Emma Hide was horrified to find that the Christian retreat she’d booked was actually four days of silence. But embracing the quiet revealed more than she could have imagined
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News AnalysisExplained: Why are Christians endorsing conspiracy theories about the World Economic Forum?
Some Christians believe the World Economic Forum (WEF) is nudging events forward in a way which could fulfil end time prophecy. But is it mindless fake news? Heather Tomlinson investigates
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Regular ColumnistsJeff Lucas is on a health kick. Here’s the secret to his success
Negotiations are not allowed, says Jeff Lucas as he explains how anchor habits are helping him stay fit
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Magazine FeaturesHow to take your reading to the next level
Dr Alastair Roberts delves into the art of reading well and the transformative power it can have on our lives. Unpacking the rewards that come with truly engaging with a book, he presents a compelling argument for why good reading is an act of love and hospitality
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Magazine FeaturesSummer reading guide: 18 books to add to your list
The Premier Christianity team (and friends!) pick their favourite books to get you through your holidays
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Regular ColumnistsValuable trash: Why the first Christians were known as the scum of the earth
Throughout Christian history, those at the bottom of society have been most receptive to the good news, explains David Instone-Brewer
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Regular ColumnistsWas Jesus a bad evangelist?
“This might not be the type of question you’d expect to find being asked by a Christian magazine – but hear me out,” writes Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn
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Real Life‘My wife’s death was tragic, but God is still good’
When Brad Franklin’s wife died suddenly, aged 37, she was pregnant with the couple’s seventh child. Four years on, Brad reflects on returning to ministry, widowhood, remarriage and glorifying God in our suffering
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Thank God it's MondayThe paediatric nurse: 'I can't imagine doing this job without God'
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline
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InterviewsFreedom in Christ founder Neil T Anderson on spiritual warfare, mental health and the end times
He may have sold millions of books, but its come at a cost. Dr Neil T Anderson reveals how he regularly experienced "full-frontal spiritual attack" in the early hours of the morning
