Opinion

Wrestling with G-d, wrestling with man

We must always question our motives whenever we think we are doing something in G-d's name.

The Prime Minister must address the crisis in care for the elderly

We have the power to end a social care crisis that each day sees 81 older people dying without care.

The real meaning of Christmas is about more than social justice

Many Christians will feel compelled to proclaim a social message at Christmas. And yet, this interpretation worries me.

God will still be God, whenever and however we choose to leave the European Union

Whatever your political allegiance though, you have to admit Boris' victory will have the commentators and historians talking for decades. I just hope his trade talks with the European Commission don't last that long.

A plea to the nation after the general election

To those who have knocked on peoples' doors in the midst of an ugly winter, I say you are heroes. You have helped people feel that little bit less disconnected from the big picture.

A vote for hope?

Now that the election is over, there is something we Christians must do.

Hope does not disappoint â the way forward after the election

The Evangelical Alliance has called the UK to believe for a hopeful future following the outcome of the General Election which returned a majority Conservative government.

The three wise women in the Christmas story

The idea of being stuck in the shadows came to mind when I was thinking about the three women involved in the story of Jesus' birth; not just Mary, but also Elizabeth and Anna.

Abiy Ahmed Ali, Ethiopian prime minister, Nobel Peace Prize winner and an evangelical

We in the West are often blinded by the weakness of the church here to assume that Christianity is losing ground. The evidence throughout the world would indicate otherwise.

How to engage the local community in your church Christmas service

Four things 'Inflatable Jesus' taught me

I found him on sale in my local High Street, strategically placed among other Christmas gifts.

Should British Christians welcome Franklin Graham?

Why might a suggested visit by this preacher â son of the famous Billy â make some react with caution? And are they right?

I was a child bride. Now I stop child marriages in my community

Child marriage almost slayed my dreams. I don't want other girls to endure this.

Transgenderism: why Christians should be concerned

The Bible says that in the beginning God created humankind male and female in his own image. Our culture seems to think it knows better.

A lesson in life and faith - from cats

A few months ago, I made an odd pilgrimage. My friend Trevor, a fellow vicar, and I made our way up to Southwark Cathedral. We were on our way to meet a very inspiring character â Doorkins Magnificat.

My favourite Christian book of 2019

David Robertson on the Christian book that disturbed and challenged him this year.