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A Christian response to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's fall from grace
A Christian response to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's fall from grace

The danger we run into when we read the public reports of the misdeeds of some person who has become the object of public disgrace is that we become tempted to entertain the idea that we are somehow better in the eyes of God than that person

What Christian forgiveness looks like
What Christian forgiveness looks like

Forgiveness can feel naive, weak, even wrong. It sounds like we’re saying the wound doesn’t matter. But the cross of Christ shows us something infinitely deeper.

How to evangelise modern men
How to evangelise modern men

So, the problem: on the one hand, there is a dramatic rise of religious interest among men on both sides of the Atlantic; on the other, evangelical churches are negligently unfit to engage with these men.  

The Bible is a firm foundation in an ever-changing mission field
The Bible is a firm foundation in an ever-changing mission field

There is a growing cultural moment of openness and curiosity with the spiritual realm, and Christianity in particular. 

Five reasons why I’m choosing to be hopeful about the new Archbishop of Canterbury
Five reasons why I’m choosing to be hopeful about the new Archbishop of Canterbury

Judging by my social media and news feed, not everyone is enthusiastic about the choice of Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. Or maybe – outside church circles – even cares.

Charlie Kirk, a modern-day Abel
Charlie Kirk, a modern-day Abel

Charlie’s faith, like Abel’s, continues to speak.

Pray for Archbishop Sarah Mullally
Pray for Archbishop Sarah Mullally

Bishop Sarah Mullally faces an almost impossible task in service to the Church in her next role as Archbishop of Canterbury.

God’s Book and the Quiet Revival: Helping people make sense of the toughest topics
God’s Book and the Quiet Revival: Helping people make sense of the toughest topics

It’s not about winning arguments. It’s about clearing obstacles so people can encounter Jesus in the pages of Scripture.

Making the most of every season in life
Making the most of every season in life

Each of us moves through seasons. The key is to give ourselves fully to the one we’re in.

We still have a job to do - no matter the cost
We still have a job to do - no matter the cost

John the Baptist, Todd Beamer, and now Charlie Kirk’s journeys are now complete. But ours is not.

Why theology really matters
Why theology really matters

A well-meaning letter about the importance of theology in higher education sadly missed an important point about theology!

Parliament is so ready to embrace assisted suicide because it has rejected Christian morality
Parliament is so ready to embrace assisted suicide because it has rejected Christian morality

It is Christianity which stands in the way of assisted suicide. 

Is child sponsorship outdated?
Is child sponsorship outdated?

Cris Rogers on why he thinks child sponsorship still has a valuable part to play in international development.

Honouring the life and legacy of Dr James Dobson
Honouring the life and legacy of Dr James Dobson

As I reflect upon Dr Dobson’s departure from earth to heaven, I stand to applaud his efforts to live faithfully for the Lord Jesus.

Childhood behind bars
Childhood behind bars

Palestinian children are often arrested at night, without a warrant or explanation.

Could the thinking behind the Alpha Course help to bring our world together?
Could the thinking behind the Alpha Course help to bring our world together?

Questions are good. They help us understand the world around us. The alternative is closing down our minds.