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Opinion

Why Christian Nationalists defend the criminal Trump at any cost

2024-11-06T16:44:00+00:00By

George Pitcher takes a look at what Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election means for Christian Nationalism around the globe, and the troubling precedent that it sets

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Kemi Badenoch has a tough road ahead. Let’s pray she navigates it well

2024-11-05T13:26:00+00:00By

Leading the opposition with such a small number of seats is a real challenge, says Tim Farron. The new Conservative Party leader - who describes herself as a “cultural Christian” but also says she’s not at all religious - will need our prayers

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Why I am voting no to the culture war

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We are free to vote as our political persuasion leads us to, but it is time Christians stop fuelling the less-than-holy warring spirit so prevalent in our culture, says US pastor Austin Fischer

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The CofE is split on sexuality, but structural differentiation is wrong. Christ calls us to unity

2024-10-31T17:17:00+00:00By 7 comments

In response to the continued acrimony within the Church of England over Living in Love and Faith, Elliot Swattridge puts forward a biblical case against structural differentiation

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Justin Welby has abandoned his own church’s teaching on sexuality

2024-10-29T11:59:00+00:00By 11 comments

Why has the Archbishop of Canterbury changed his mind on gay sex? Peter Lynas believes it’s because the Archbishop has adopted a view of morality which is based more on personal preference than objective standards

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Why ancient liturgy beats spontaneous prayer

2024-10-29T10:25:00+00:00By

Should our prayers be set, or spontaneous? Tony Wilson suggests that liturgy should be used as a springboard for our own personal prayers. He explains why 

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The Met needs to stop demonising the dead

2024-10-29T10:11:00+00:00By

The Met’s decision to release more information on Chris Kaba’s “character”, presents us with some worrying ethical issues, says George Pitcher 

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There’s still cause for hope on assisted suicide

2024-10-25T14:03:00+01:00By 1 comments

Parliament could be weeks away from voting to legalise assisted suicide. But it’s not a done deal. There are good reasons to think it could be defeated, and there’s still time for you to act, says James Mildred 

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Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani: ‘I don’t want to be a controversialist, but I have to speak out’

2024-10-28T11:25:00+00:00By

Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani arrived in the UK as a refugee from Iran following her brother’s assassination. Her extraordinary life story has given her a passion for justice and an inability to keep quiet, despite what it might cost her

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Agent to Hollywood stars Femi Oguns: ‘If fame isn’t handled the right way, you’re in the palms of the devil’

2024-10-28T09:18:00+00:00By

The actor-turned-agent has represented some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. But his life’s message isn’t about glitz. It’s about God 

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Why do Jews and Christians read the Bible differently? This book attempts an answer

2024-11-06T17:34:00+00:00By

If you want to understand why Jews read the Bible in the way they do, then The Bible With and Without Jesus may be worth a read, says Lois Tverberg

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Conclave: This enthralling papal thriller is a must-watch

2024-10-31T11:18:00+00:00By

Ralph Fiennes captivates as a cardinal thrust into the fierce politics of the Vatican, says our reviewer

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The Bible is not safe

2024-10-28T16:49:00+00:00By

This global history of the Bible is full of fascinating stories, says our reviewer 

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A book of wisdom from the Christian who discovered the Covid vaccine

2024-10-25T14:42:00+01:00By

Having headed up the Human Genome Project and led the race to find a Covid vaccine, Franics Collins is one of the most influential Christian scientists in the world. Dr Ruth Bancewicz reviews his new book, The Road to Wisdom

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You think I’m some kind of broken kid and you just want to fix me. With games.

By Riding Lights Theatre company

Just 2 weeks left to see Cups on a String by Riding Lights, in partnership with TLG!

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How Mary helped her family find their feet

By Tarryn Pegna, Tearfund

 When Mary’s husband died and violent conflict stole everything from her, Tearfund’s training helped her stand up again

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By Canonbie Christian Retreat Centre

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My Journey from a Prison Cell to a Graduation Podium

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    Is Kenya about to lock up evangelical pastors?

    2024-11-01T13:57:00+00:00By

    Church leaders worry that a new bill designed to crack down on rogue clerics in Kenya could be used against mainstream churches. Daniel Sitole reports

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    Explained: Why did this Christian baker refuse to make a gender transition cake?

    2024-10-15T08:53:00+01:00By

    The US-based baker Jack Phillips has been heavily criticised for refusing to make cakes which promote LGBT messages. After a lengthy legal battle, the Colorado Supreme Court has thrown the case out. Heather Tomlinson reports

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    What should we do about Russell Brand?

    2024-10-14T09:36:00+01:00By 9 comments

    Russell Brand reportedly asked the evangelist J. John for help in examining his newfound Christian faith. But when a photo emerged of Brand standing alongside Christian leaders, it prompted a huge online backlash from those who feared that serious allegations regarding Brand’s treatment of women were being minimised. Can a Christian desire to welcome all, unintentionally give abusers a free pass? 

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From starvation to salvation

Born in Uganda, Ronnie Mulema grew up stealing food to survive. But sponsorship through Compassion gave his whole family hope, and changed his life forever

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Jesus didn’t change my life once. He changes it every day

The Christian life is a series of conversions, says Michael Coren, as he shares his story of experiencing “the gentle but powerful touch of Jesus” over many years

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'Ministry in war-torn Lebanon is tough. But the good news of Jesus shines in the darkness'

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Rouba Yammine, a church leader in Beirut, Lebanon, shares her experiences of life and ministry in a war zone, and asks Christians everywhere to pray for peace

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I don’t judge the prisoners I work with. There but for the grace of God go I

Working as a prison chaplain is sometimes funny, sometimes sad and often challenging. But it has taught Rev Hilary Edgerton more about grace than she ever thought possible 

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‘Casting out demons is the easiest evangelism I’ve ever done’

Real life ghostbuster Chris DeFlorio says the Church needs to “wake up” to the realities of spiritual warfare this Halloween 

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The entrepreneur: 'We've had amazing answers to prayer'

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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'Jesus is changing lives in Magaluf'

Hundreds of people heard the gospel preached on the beaches of Mallorca this summer. British student Charlie McCarthy was among the many volunteers who engaged in evangelism on the island, organised by Reach Mallorca. He explains what God did, and how engaging strangers in conversations about Jesus has grown his own faith

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‘I spent my childhood in a Japanese prison. Then God sent me back as a missionary’

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Basil Scott endured three “horrible” years inside a Japanese prisoner of war camp during the second world war. He explains how God later called him back to Asia, and why reconciliation is at the heart of the gospel