Opinion

Chad Child Soldier, Aged 12, Tells of Horror

"I entered the 'army' by myself. Neither my mother nor father, or anyone else asked me to join. I saw the situation in which we were living -- it was very hard. I entered the army to deal with the aggression we were suffering in my territory."

Rick Warren: Seven Principles for Every Project

As a pastor, you need to be able to put together projects efficiently and effectively.

Interview: Rev Daniel Willis, Lausanne Oceania

Lausanne, world mission and why Harry Potter is a good evangelism tool: Christian Today speaks to Rev Daniel Willis, CEO of Bible Society New South Wales in Australia and International Deputy Director for the Oceania region of the Lausanne Movement.

Darlene Zschech: Strength in Diversity

I would gather that many of you reading this would know that WORSHIP, when it comes to the fullness of what the word actually means, consists of all we are, at all times, in all we do, being lived as an act of worship... living to please the heart of God.

Response from Lawyers' Christian Fellowship to Hereford Sexual Discrimination Case

The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship has issued a full response to the ruling of a recent employment tribunal that found that the Diocese of Hereford had discriminated against a homosexual man in not appointing him to a youth worker post, despite allegedly being the leading candidate.

A Police Perspective on Homelessness

David Strang, Chief Constable Lothian and Borders Police, gives a police insight into homelessness and praises the work that charities like Bethany Christian Trust are doing to help people living on the streets.

Homelessness and Hope

Alastair Murray, Development Co-ordinator for Christian charity Housing Justice UNLEASH, on the care the churches are providing for Britain's homeless.

Floods Force Many to Face Climate Change Reality

German fisherman Peter Schneider knows the floods come each year and says they are good for business -- but few other people see any benefit as experts warn of more high water to come.

Final 'Harry Potter' Hits Shelves ... as a Christian Tale?

Whether Christians may agree with it or not, the newest and final volume of the "Harry Potter" series has come full force into bookstores.

Statement from Schoolgirl Following Purity Ring Ruling

Statement from schoolgirl Lydia Playfoot following the High Court's decision to uphold a ban on her wearing a purity ring by her school, Millais School in West Sussex.

A Visit to John Stott

A sleepy rural railway station in the heart of leafy Surrey nestles alongside the grounds of a retirement home for Anglican clergy 30 miles south of London.

Rick Warren: Learn to Laugh

Did you know that people who laugh live longer? It's true. Proverbs 14:30 says, "A relaxed attitude lengthens a man's life."

Gambling on our Future?

Niall Cooper, National Coordinator for Church Action on Poverty, tells us why he thinks a super-casino in Manchester is a bad idea.

When Harry Met Satan

It seems that the world has gone wild about Harry again ... because the one-two combination of the movie/book release has put the spell of Potter-mania on the muggle world - driving the multitudes to the multiplexes and boatloads to the bookstores.

Interview: Christian Muslim Forum on Recent Attacks

Christian Today spoke with Dr Wood to find out how the recent foiled attacks in London and Glasgow might have impacted Christian-Muslim relations.

Interview: Joel Osteen - Called to Give Hope

In this interview, Joel Osteen talks about his 'role model' Billy Graham, his feedback on criticism, his upcoming book, and plans for his next international tour.