Opinion
How to cope with the difficult seasons of our faith journey
You might not think it, but pylons are a wonderful metaphor for our lives as God's children, standing tall, standing strong however much they are beaten by the elements.
Why food poverty and hunger need to remain a priority as the pandemic rumbles on
I have seen people eating clay to stop hunger pangs; villages reduced to consuming grass. What I had not expected to see was children in my own neighbourhood here in the UK with clothes hanging off them, smiling because they had an orange in their food hamper.
Britain is still a Christian country? Why I'm not so excited
It is good news though, right? Christianity isn't as socially irrelevant as some glum folk claim. I wish that I could agree with this comforting conclusion. Sadly, I find myself fearing a far more unsettling reality.
In these unsettling times, we can always trust in our unchanging God
God doesn't change. What He did in the first century He can do anytime.
Is there a cult of Trump?
How can you tell if you're part of the cult of Trump? These are some telltale signs.
If the US Church hasn't called out Trump before, it needs to now
This was a deliberate, calculated tactic, which culminated in a destructive mob and people dying. It's time for the Church to call this behaviour out.
Is the Bible full of contradictions?
At first glance it can seem like God's Word is full of contradictions, but in his new book "Both-And", Ross Cunningham explains how all of the apparent paradoxes in the Bible can beautifully co-exist.
A black pastor's election to the Senate was a sign of hope amidst the chaos of the Capitol
Even on an ordinary day, the election of an African-American Baptist pastor to the US Senate would have been a game-changer, but after the shocking events of Wednesday, it's even more so.
Trump's toxic legacy is a huge problem now for US evangelicals
The past four years of Donald Trump, and the association of many evangelicals in the US with him, could well be the most effective 'reverse act of evangelism' for a generation.
My predictions - not prophesies - for 2021
Aware that prophesy is a particular gift which gives a direct word from God, I will refrain from making any prophecies about this coming year. But Jesus says we should know the times and be like the men of Issachar who understood the times and knew what to do. So perhaps in that spirit, may I now suggest where I think the trajectory we are on is heading.
Congress has officially gone gender crazy
So, what's the big deal? Isn't this just technical, legal language? Not so. This reflects both a mindset and a legal logic, and these things reflect where a culture is headed.
Evangelical movers and shakers in 2021: who should you watch out for?
As 2021 dawns, Christian Today thought it would be helpful to have a look ahead at some of those who may shape the evangelical world over the next 12 months.
Where might the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith lead?
Anglican theologian the Rev Dr Ian Paul speaks to Christian Today about the Church of England's recently-released resources on sexuality and what might come of the discussions taking place around them throughout 2021.
The challenges of being a student in the middle of a pandemic
There are very few things in the world which have remained unaffected by the Covid-19 pandemic, whether directly or indirectly. Studying is one of them.
Building a peaceful future between Jews and Palestinians in Israel
Rayek Rizek, author of The Anteater and The Jaguar, speaks to Christian Today about what he has learned about the nature of conflicts - and conflict resolution - and what hope there is for peace in the Holy Land.
From Genesis to Exodus: New beginnings at this most unusual of New Years
As the world ushers in 2021 it reflects on a year like no other.