All Christian living articles – Page 8
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TestimoniesTikTok Influencer: ‘I used to cry because I was depressed. Now I cry because I know the love of Jesus’
Northern Irish influencer Ged Armstrong was enjoying a life of fame, success and partying before an invitation to church turned his life upside down
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Magazine FeaturesIs sport a religion?
Sport unites like little else, says Dr Dan Strange. Our readiness to compare stadiums to cathedrals and pitches to altars offers Christians a unique opportunity to share their faith
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Magazine FeaturesIf your body is a temple then why aren’t churches talking about weight?
As access to junk food proliferates and rates of obesity continue to rise, does the Church need to stop being squeamish and start addressing health issues?
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Thank God it's MondayThe Lionesses’ physiotherapist: ‘I’m open about my faith’
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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Magazine FeaturesWhy your smartphone might be stopping you from following Jesus
The evidence is clear: mobile phones are turning us into an anxious generation. But they could also be hampering your discipleship
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Real Life‘I was recruited into a Christian cult’
Young Christians across the UK are being manipulated into joining a dangerous movement. Catherine Warr shares her story
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Magazine FeaturesPolyamory is becoming normal. Here’s how Christians can respond
Writing during the Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy, which aims to “normalise” relationships of three or more people, Andrew Bunt suggests three ways Christians can prepare to face new questions on sexual ethics
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OpinionWe have a new government. Here are 5 reflections for Christians to consider
Chris Goswami unpacks five fundamental truths that can guide followers of Jesus during times of change
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Magazine FeaturesHow your church can discern God’s voice together
Is it really possible for churches to reach a consensus on big decisions? Yes, says Peter Wilkinson. Writing from personal experience, Peter explains how every Christian can help discern the will of God for their congregation
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OpinionUK workers are among the saddest in Europe. But Christians shouldn’t be among them
Ninety per cent of employees in the UK are not actively engaged by their jobs, and we have the second highest level of workplace sadness in Europe. It’s bad for individuals and the economy, says Tony Wilson
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Regular ColumnistsJesus let himself be interrupted. We should follow his example
Most of us don’t do well with interruptions. But allowing ourselves to be re-directed can be a useful and godly trait, says Jeff Lucas
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ReviewsVictory is My Name - Nicola Morrison
Readers will soon realise that writing this autobiography formed a key part of Nicola Morrison’s healing journey. It is a detailed account of her story, from childhood games on a Sega Megadrive to midlife achievements as a BBC reporter – into which is woven her experience ...
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Testimonies‘There’s nothing reassuring about Jesus. That’s why I stayed away from him for so long’
Mythologist Dr Martin Shaw came back to faith after a night vigil and a supernatural experience of Christ
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Magazine FeaturesSeeing ‘big G generosity’ changed my views on tithing
For many years, Wendy Pawsey ticked the box of ‘Christian giving’ through tithing. But seeing sacrificial generosity in action caused her to think again
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Magazine FeaturesHow to hear God’s voice in your marriage
Iain Dunbar looks at the tricky subject of decision-making in marriage. Here’s how couples can get better at hearing God’s voice together
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Real Life‘I was shot at point-blank range – twice! But God saved me’
After surviving sexual abuse, drug addiction and an assassination attempt, Tommy Hanrahan became a church leader – and saw both his abuser and would-be murderer come to Christ
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Thank God it's MondayThe station manager: ‘I pray throughout the day and God helps me fix problems’
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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Magazine FeaturesYour body is a temple. So should you join the war on Ultra Processed Food?
A lot of our food isn’t really food at all; it’s a mix of increasingly refined and manufactured substances designed to keep costs low and shelf-lives long. As a popular new book takes aim at the food industry, Martin Saunders considers how Christians should respond
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OpinionWhy Christians should feel conflicted by Pride month
How should Christians who hold a traditional, orthodox view of sexuality and gender engage with Pride month? Andy Robinson says we must consider three things
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Opinion5 ways to make evangelism slightly less difficult
Jesus never said evangelism would be easy. But he did say it was important. Clio Turner shares her tips on how every Christian can better love, care for and pray for their friends who don’t yet know God
