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The Children’s Society were wrong to cancel Welby - but I understand why they did
Refusing a donation from the Archbishop of Canterbury makes sense in our ’cancel culture’ society, says Miriam Cates. And until the CofE starts putting people above process, the problems will remain
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Looking for belonging this Christmas? It’s found in Christ
If the story of Christ’s birth is true, it changes everything, says Tim Farron. Don’t be afraid to explore the miracle of Christmas this year
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What can Christians learn from 2024?
Chris Goswami looks back at the news stories from 2024 that caught his attention, explores his highlights and takes a look at the year ahead
Opinion
How to stay sober this Christmas
It may well be the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas can also be notoriously boozy, and sometimes lonely and stressful. Emma Heath shares her top tips for anyone struggling with addiction over the festive season
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What the Bible does not tell you about Christmas
The squalor of a borrowed stable is a far cry from the sanitised nativity scenes most of us are familiar with. But the real beauty of the Christmas story is that our creator God was willing to fully enter into our world - with all its brokenness, dirt and need
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In defence of the commercialisation of Christmas
Let’s stop moaning about what Christmas is not, and start living out what it is, says Jonty Langley. If Christians show people the difference Jesus makes to our lives all year round, maybe they’ll see past the presents and parties to the real reason for the season
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You don’t need to choose between evangelism and social action this Christmas
We can do better than binary, divisive discussions, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza. Christians in the majority world have long understood that the gospel is good news for mind, body and soul. It’s time Christians in the West woke up to that
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Eddie Stobart (1929-2024): The Christian businessman behind Britain’s most iconic lorry firm
Keith Danby pays tribute to Eddie Stobart, the founder of one of Britain’s most recognisable haulage companies
Wicked: What Christians should know about 2024’s biggest film
Martin Saunders considers the spiritual messages contained in Wicked: Part One
The biggest Christian news stories of 2024
As a new year dawns, we round up the good, the bad and the memorable from the past twelve months
How a Christmas knock at the door changed Rob Parsons' life forever
When a homeless man arrived on his doorstep one Christmas, Rob Parsons never dreamed that he would stay for more than 45 years. Or that Ronnie would impact their life so significantly
12 creative ways to share your faith this Christmas
Phil Knox presents a dozen ideas on how to share your faith over the festive season
Wicked: What Christians should know about 2024’s biggest film
The biggest Christian news stories of 2024
How a Christmas knock at the door changed Rob Parsons' life forever
12 creative ways to share your faith this Christmas
Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman: ‘All music is worship’
Switchfoot’s lead singer on why his Christian faith is still a mystery, music that breaks down barriers and throwing a worldwide 20th birthday party for his band’s biggest album
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce: ‘Abortion centres are the modern day Calvary’
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce has been praying outside abortion centres for the past 20 years. She explains why, despite being arrested twice in recent months, she won’t let changes to the law deter her
The Diplomat’s David Gyasi: ‘I’m quite explicit about who Jesus is’
The star of Netflix’s The Diplomat on how becoming a father at 19 drew him to faith and why he’s far more interested in people’s character than their showbiz connections
Rico Tice: ‘I didn’t leave the Church of England. It left me’
The Christianity Explored founder opens up about his psychological wounds, the reason he exited the Church of England and why, when it comes to equipping the Church for evangelism, he’s more confident than ever
The surprising stories behind your favourite Christmas carols
Deck the Hall offers a blend of scholarly research and accessible storytelling - revealing the surprising origins of 27 beloved Christmas carols
The 15 best Christian books of 2024
Looking for your next great Christian read? Look no further. From John Mark Comer’s bestselling Practicing the Way to a guide on getting your church noticed, there’s something for everyone. The following books all received a coveted five out of five star rating from the Premier Christianity team of reviewers in 2024
Creativity with the Creator: How to use your gifts for the glory of God
In Creativity with the Creator, Maxine Harrison offers an insightful guide to Christian creativity, drawing from biblical examples of God’s creative nature. From the creation of the world to the architectural skills given to Bezalel, Harrison explores how we are all endowed with God’s creativity
Dear Santa is a dangerous trivialisation of the devil
At a time when the true meaning of Christmas - celebrating the birth of Jesus - feels increasingly overshadowed, Dear Santa has put Satan centre stage, in a manner far too playful for a subject that demands such caution, says Caroline Farrow
Winter Gardens in Blackpool will host inspirational christian conference in 2025
In 2025, Refreshment UK are holding a conference at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool that combines mission, outreach and inspirational teaching
New Christmas music from Jon Seccombe
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The biggest Christian news stories of 2024
As a new year dawns, we round up the good, the bad and the memorable from the past twelve months
Why is the leader of a once-thriving London church being deported?
Tobi Adegboyega, founder of the now defunct SPAC Nation church, faces deportation after losing his appeal to the Immigration Tribunal to stay in the UK. George Luke explains what has taken place
Churches are burning across Europe. But why?
Deliberate arson attacks on churches are part of a wider increase in hate crimes against Christians. But who is to blame? Heather Tomlinson investigates
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From worldly success to fulfilment in God
Stood atop a VIP table in a New York nightclub, rapper Eugy Official had an out-of-body experience in which God asked him a single question. It would change the course of his musical career
10 inspiring stories from 2024
The news might not always be bright, but God is still on the move. From personal testimonies to real life stories, here are our favourite reads to inspire and encourage your Christian faith
‘If you charge me, I’m going to bring 50 homeless people to eat the meal I’ve paid for’
When a wealthy businessman paid for 50 homeless men to go to lunch, Jon Kuhrt was reminded of the parable of the banquet – and of our human propensity to mixed motives
‘We’re trying to change skiers’ perceptions of who God is’
When Lara and Will Sussman became Christians, they wondered how God could use them. It turned out, he wanted them just where they were – in a French ski resort
The high sheriff: ‘My faith in Jesus shapes what I do’
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
‘An angel saved my life – by sticking my foot to the curb!’
Do you believe in miracles? Charlie Gobel recalls the evening he was miraculously saved from death, and how it changed his life forever
‘Christmas was often the worst time of the year, but with God’s help, I have managed to reclaim it’
Does the biblical instruction to honour your parents mean you have to spend the festive period with your emotionally abusive alcoholic father? That’s a question Alexandra Walker grappled with for many years
The new mum: ‘God has called me to this role’
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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