Opinion
'Gordon Brown: Power with Purpose', by James Macintyre
'Gordon Brown: Power with Purpose' is beautifully written, with an unusually nuanced approach to political matters.
Why is the British monarch also called Defender of the Faith?
The British monarch traditionally bears the title “Defender of the Faith” which also appears on British coins as “F.D.” As it’s been back in the news lately, now’s a good time to consider it in more detail.
Finland has shot itself in the foot in convicting Päivi Räsänen
The conviction has angered the US.
From dry bones to new hope
The dry bones are not the end of the story.
The Quiet Non-Revival
David Robertson weighs in on whether there are any lessons for the Church after Bible Society's decision to retract its Quiet Revival report.
Five wishes for the new Archbishop
You will face critics and adversity. There will be some who will wish you to fail before you get started. But I, and many Christians across the country and the world will be wishing you God’s blessing and joy on the journey as you undertake this important role.
Assisted dying has been defeated, but the debate is far from over
Please continue to pray for compassionate witness and wise engagement by all those campaigning for the dignity and humanity of the vulnerable and voiceless, and that we will reflect God’s love for all people into the public square.
Why the House of Lords abortion vote leaves me angry, ashamed and apprehensive
We may rewrite laws, but we cannot rewrite truth.
The glaring absences from the Archbishop of Canterbury's installation
Sadly, Wednesday’s installation, glorious as it appeared in all its pomp and ceremony, was not a “truly global” gathering.
On the Iftar in Trafalgar Square
In recent decades Britain has sadly turned away from Christianity and we are starting to reap the consequences. One of which is rival religions vying for influence in our culture.
Who’s shaping our kids? Why the Church must engage with today's hyper sexualised culture
Given that our young are living in a hyper-sexualised, post-Christian world, they need the best possible strategies to enable them to thrive.
A little known Christian declaration that deserves more support
There has been disappointingly little support from Christians in this country to the ‘2025 Westminster Declaration on Faith, Freedom and Public Life’.
Scotland’s assisted suicide vote: a temporary victory?
It will be interesting to see if the Scottish government goes down the route of investing in quality palliative care, or whether Liam McArthur's defeated assisted suicide bill is simply resurrected in another form.
Beyond self-sacrifice: why we need to expand our perspective of generosity in Lent
As we fast and pray, perhaps we should also ask: what could we share? What might we release for the sake of someone else?
Being a mother and a leader in a time of war
Marianne Awaraji at SAT-7 ARABIC reflects on being a leader in the workplace and a mother in the home at a time of great uncertainty for the people of Lebanon.
From despair to deliverance: The Gospel at work in a former drug mule and prisoner
Jemimah Wright, deputy editor at Premier’s Woman Alive magazine, speaks to Christian Today about her latest project - an amazing story of redemption in the life of a once-hardened drug mule.