Columns
'Gordon Brown: Power with Purpose', by James Macintyre
'Gordon Brown: Power with Purpose' is beautifully written, with an unusually nuanced approach to political matters.
Why is the British monarch also called Defender of the Faith?
The British monarch traditionally bears the title “Defender of the Faith” which also appears on British coins as “F.D.” As it’s been back in the news lately, now’s a good time to consider it in more detail.
Finland has shot itself in the foot in convicting Päivi Räsänen
The conviction has angered the US.
From dry bones to new hope
The dry bones are not the end of the story.
The Quiet Non-Revival
David Robertson weighs in on whether there are any lessons for the Church after Bible Society's decision to retract its Quiet Revival report.
Five wishes for the new Archbishop
You will face critics and adversity. There will be some who will wish you to fail before you get started. But I, and many Christians across the country and the world will be wishing you God’s blessing and joy on the journey as you undertake this important role.
Assisted dying has been defeated, but the debate is far from over
Please continue to pray for compassionate witness and wise engagement by all those campaigning for the dignity and humanity of the vulnerable and voiceless, and that we will reflect God’s love for all people into the public square.
Why the House of Lords abortion vote leaves me angry, ashamed and apprehensive
We may rewrite laws, but we cannot rewrite truth.
The glaring absences from the Archbishop of Canterbury's installation
Sadly, Wednesday’s installation, glorious as it appeared in all its pomp and ceremony, was not a “truly global” gathering.
Who’s shaping our kids? Why the Church must engage with today's hyper sexualised culture
Given that our young are living in a hyper-sexualised, post-Christian world, they need the best possible strategies to enable them to thrive.
Beyond self-sacrifice: why we need to expand our perspective of generosity in Lent
As we fast and pray, perhaps we should also ask: what could we share? What might we release for the sake of someone else?
Being a mother and a leader in a time of war
Marianne Awaraji at SAT-7 ARABIC reflects on being a leader in the workplace and a mother in the home at a time of great uncertainty for the people of Lebanon.
Even our secular mainstream media can see where the real hope for this nation lies
I do not recall reading such a strong plug for the Bible and Christian faith in a column covering lifestyle and entertainment.
How Christians should respond when senior public figures are arrested
The first thing Christians must do is uphold the principle of 'innocent until proven guilty'.
Why the world needs more women like Dullari
In the UK, gender equality conversations often focus on pay gaps or female representation in leadership, but in Nepal the struggle is far more basic. It is whether a girl can go to school, whether a woman can seek medical care without permission from her husband, and whether she can live in her own home without fear.
Assisted suicide is wrong but even more so in a care crisis
For all the cries of care and compassion, a significant number of people exist who want to see this Bill become law for truly grotesque and utilitarian reasons. We cannot let them win.