Opinion
Is it really time to bin the saying, "Love the sinner and hate the sin"?
The idea is seen almost universally as summing up much of the Christian gospel.
In defence of your 2015: Celebrating the little victories in your life
Within the celebration and encouragement of the self, comes an even greater belief in what could be for next year. In how we might possibly glorify our Father, in how we could love someone a little better...
What is the greatest Christmas gift you have ever received?
David Robertson reflects on the power of giving and receiving gifts which are really worth something.
Is Christmas really a pagan festival?
Lots of people today argue that Christmas is just a pagan mid-winter festival that was taken over by the Church and turned into a celebration of the birth of Christ.
Bishop of Manchester: Why foodbank appeals are the new normal
It's yet another sign that food poverty has become a normal state, says David Walker.
Should we really be worrying about Middle East Christianity?
We need some perspective on this supposedly existential crisis facing the Christians of the Middle East.
Mary and Joseph: How a homeless refugee family fits right in to modern Britain
It's an uncomfortable irony that the Christmas season should have descended into the mire of consumerism and commerce when at its heart the story centres on a poor family of lower class and humble means.
Atheism: Just one false god among many, and not the most dangerous
News that militant atheism, despite its noisy presence, actually numbers a tiny percentage of the population, has not been greeted with outpourings of "Hooray, the wicked witch is dead!" by Christians.
What can the church do about domestic violence?
What can the church do better to help women being abused, and in fact, save lives? Vicky Walker reflects
Why the cost of Tim Peake's mission is worth every penny
Most people run the London Marathon to raise money. Tim Peake's 26.2 miles, on the other hand, is costing the taxpayer gazillions.
Stop judging and start loving. Why we need to drop the 'holier than thou' act
We need to get to know people in need, live our lives alongside and then we'll be a lot slower to reach for the easy stereotypes
Star Wars: The Report on Religion and Belief in Public Life
The report from the private inter-faith commission on religion and public life in Britain has been of some interest to me. I have turned to Star Wars to help us in our analysis.
Race: How even multi-ethnic churches still don't get it
Views on race and inequality traditionally held by white people are being adopted by non-white congregants.
On religious liberty: An open letter to Franklin Graham
Steve Holmes challenges the Samaritan's Purse founder over his support for Donald Trump.
Isaiah 61 in action: How one church is living out the call to serve
Gillan Scott meets the leaders of Glo Church Stockport, which is seeing growth in a deprived area of the town.
Our greatest defence against Islamist extremism is free speech
When we criminalise or marginalise moderate Muslims or those of other faiths, we help win converts to destructive ideology, says Johnny Monro.