Opinion

Elizabeth II\'s 70 years as head of the Church of England
Elizabeth II's 70 years as head of the Church of England

While Defender of the Faith has been, over the years, an inherited title and little more, Elizabeth II embraced it and made it her own.

What the Early Church said about abortion
What the Early Church said about abortion

The pro-life position is easily deduced from the pages of the Bible. But when we look to writings of the early Church leaders, their condemnation is even more direct and forceful.

The Queen: a model of Christian public service
The Queen: a model of Christian public service

As we take to the streets in celebration this weekend, let's remember Christ's example that the Queen demonstrates for us every day: to love one another so much that we give our lives to each other's service.

A Queen for all generations
A Queen for all generations

On the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Alexandra Davis, Marketing & Communications Director at Pilgrims' Friend Society, reflects on why the Queen continues to be a role model across the generations.

God's heart for orphans and the special call on the Church to care for them
God's heart for orphans and the special call on the Church to care for them

On 1 June, the UN's Global Day of Parents, Care for Children founder Dr Robert Glover reflects on over 20 years of caring for orphans in China.

How we can share God's love without imposing our beliefs on others?
How we can share God's love without imposing our beliefs on others?

As part of National Volunteering Week from 1 - 7 June, Arthur Magahy of REACH: The City reflects on the Great Commission to share God's love with all nations regardless of the challenges.

What is ableism and why should the Church care?
What is ableism and why should the Church care?

We have lots of words that end with 'ism', like racism, ageism, sexism and so on. But did you know that disability also has an 'ism'?

The progress in alleviating world hunger is in danger of being lost
The progress in alleviating world hunger is in danger of being lost

Compassion UK ambassador Ronnie Mulema remembers all too well what it was like growing up hungry. This World Hunger Day, he is calling on everyone to play their part in preventing more people from experiencing the same.

As evangelical Christians, we are bringing reproach to the name of Jesus
As evangelical Christians, we are bringing reproach to the name of Jesus

Because of our failings and scandals and carnality, the name of the Lord is being mocked and ridiculed.

Can a country be possessed?
Can a country be possessed?

Our culture today is made distinctive by its chaos.

With so many mass shootings, what in the world is going on?
With so many mass shootings, what in the world is going on?

The cure for violence has never changed: humility, repentance, and fearing God.

Russia's apocalyptic nationalism and the battle over 'Western values'
Russia's apocalyptic nationalism and the battle over 'Western values'

The Western liberal democracy is far from perfect – but the situation in Russia reminds us of where the alternative can end up.

What Christians can learn from the Australian Election
What Christians can learn from the Australian Election

Successful Christian lobbying in the run-up to the elections shows that the Church of Jesus Christ is still a powerful force in Australia.

Why is Sheffield Cathedral so offended by Franklin Graham?
Why is Sheffield Cathedral so offended by Franklin Graham?

Graham's cardinal sin seems to have been calling homosexuality a sin. Yet in condemning the practice of homosexuality, Graham is totally in line with the traditional Christian sexual ethic.

Lessons for the Church from the current transgender debate
Lessons for the Church from the current transgender debate

Dr Carl Trueman reminds us in his pivotal book, "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self", that the human condition has not changed since the fall but the way it is expressed has. There are important lessons for the Church here.

The world needs more peacemakers, not peacekeepers
The world needs more peacemakers, not peacekeepers

Peacemakers are urgently needed in Ukraine, peacemakers are urgently needed in our local churches, and peacemakers are urgently needed in the Holy Land, the very place where Jesus first uttered those words of peace.