Opinion

Is Carney’s Davos sermon the way forward?
Is Carney’s Davos sermon the way forward?

Is there hope? Yes, but it is not in Carney’s Brave New World.

2025 was a record year for Bible sales — UK’s biggest Christian publisher asks why Gen Z is heading back into Church
2025 was a record year for Bible sales — UK’s biggest Christian publisher asks why Gen Z is heading back into Church

God's out there, telling people to come in. Maybe we’ve just got to be ready, arms outstretched, to offer a warm welcome.

Sex robots are becoming a thing: what are the ethical considerations for Christians?
Sex robots are becoming a thing: what are the ethical considerations for Christians?

From a Christian perspective there are two basic problems with the idea of people seeking to have sexual relationships with robots. 

RAYE and the husband comeback
RAYE and the husband comeback

Why in an era of individualism is a song literally ‘praying’ for commitment so successful?

Remembering the first UN General Assembly at the Methodist Central Hall
Remembering the first UN General Assembly at the Methodist Central Hall

In 1946, the nations of the world gathered at Methodist Central Hall in a war-ravaged London to seek peace and cooperation.

Philip Yancey and a heartbroken reflection on grace, failure and restoration 
Philip Yancey and a heartbroken reflection on grace, failure and restoration 

This painful chapter reminds us of one of the hardest truths Christians must face: even after receiving God’s free, unearned grace, we remain vulnerable to sin.

The Church of England and Living in Love and Faith: where have we got to? 
The Church of England and Living in Love and Faith: where have we got to? 

It is clear to anyone who has been following the LLF process that it is in disarray. 

Why Bear Grylls is wrong about organised religion 
Why Bear Grylls is wrong about organised religion 

What Bear Grylls says about "religion" and going to church may sound persuasive, but it simply isn’t true. 

Why I will still read Philip Yancey’s books
Why I will still read Philip Yancey’s books

Pastor Kelly Williams explains why he will continue to read - and recommend - Philip Yancey's books despite his admission of moral failure.

A Christian approach to taxation
A Christian approach to taxation

Although Christians should accept that governments have a right to raise taxes and Christians have an obligation to pay them, this does not mean that Christians should approve of all forms of taxation that governments may decide to impose.

What if the Good Shepherd is closer than you think?
What if the Good Shepherd is closer than you think?

Pastoral care is not a task reserved for a handful of gifted individuals; it is the life of Christ, quietly at work inside ordinary believers.

The King's Christmas speech: which Gospel?   
The King's Christmas speech: which Gospel?   

The King should be aware that his beloved doctrine of ‘diversity’ is now tearing his kingdom apart. 

Being people of peace
Being people of peace

It would be fair to say that the pace and complexity of life works against us finding any peace.

Faith in the festive chaos: how you can sustain your family’s faith this Christmas
Faith in the festive chaos: how you can sustain your family’s faith this Christmas

Anna Hawken, Parenting for Faith from BRF Ministries, has some helpful tips for families to connect with God in the midst of the "December tornado".

The Church needs to watch Channel 4's John Smyth documentary
The Church needs to watch Channel 4's John Smyth documentary

There is much more to reflect on in these two hours, presented in a very different way from previous communications, and a year later.

A pogrom on Bondi Beach 
A pogrom on Bondi Beach 

Australia, once one of the safest countries in the world for Jews, has become one of the most dangerous.