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The state of the nation: figures, faith and futures
There can be no disguising the fact that there is a fundamental problem in British Christianity.
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Tim Keller: a tribute
Tim had many roles – pastor, theologian, writer – but perhaps the most important was that of evangelist. So here, as an evangelist, I want to comment on a few notable aspects of Tim's remarkable life and ministry in proclaiming the gospel.
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George Verwer: a hero of the faith
George Verwer died on Friday 14th April at the age of eighty-four. With his passing the church has lost a man who had an astonishing global influence on the way the church carries out its vital task of sharing the good news of Jesus.
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This week at General Synod
Not everything that is planted deserves to come to fruition, and it is precisely the responsibility of bishops, and even archbishops, to do their best to ensure that the fields of the Lord produce a good crop for him.
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On Lent and 'being' Lent
This Lent you can focus on saying particular prayers, which is commendable, or on skipping chocolate, abstaining from social media or alcohol. But can I encourage you to prayerfully ponder, remembering that all we are and all we have has been lent to us and that we remain accountable to God?
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After the 2021 census, the Church needs a more positive and dynamic strategy
Amid the gloomy complacency, these census figures should be a bellowing alarm, says J John.
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In memory of Barry Kissell: a balanced man
The passing of a fellow Christian worker, particularly after long years of service, brings mixed feelings. There is the inevitable sadness but also a curious sense of fulfilment: the awareness of a life lived; a race well run; of 'mission accomplished'.
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The tragedy of Halloween
Halloween raises big questions but only gives lies as answers.
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Jen Rees Larcombe 1942-2022
Jennifer Rees Larcombe was a figure of remarkable importance in Britain and beyond.
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The passing of the Queen
These are sad days but, as the Queen herself would no doubt have wished, those of us who are Christians can – should – lift our eyes upwards.
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Lilias Trotter: Talented artist, dedicated missionary
Despite persecution and the emigration of believers, the Algerian church has endured and her mission organisation continues today as Arab World Ministries.
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James Clerk Maxwell: The physicist who had a deep Christian faith
Here was one of the most intelligent minds who constantly questioned every aspect of how the universe works. Yet he built his life around a biblical Christianity and remained perfectly content with it.
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A response to some of the familiar arguments in favour of abortion
Is a foetus really no more than a lump of cells?
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A godly response to the overturning of Roe v Wade
Many women silently bear deep mental scars over an abortion and so any triumph must be seasoned with grace, writes J John.
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Three challenges for the Church from the life of Benedict of Nursia
What question would the monk behind The Rule of Saint Benedict pose to the Church today?
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Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones, the 20th century's great and counter-cultural champion of expository preaching
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The Marquis de Sade – the progressive prophet?
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Study links decline of Christianity to collapse of marriage and fatherhood
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Future of Christians in Syria and Lebanon under threat
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'America no longer the safe haven' for persecuted Christians, says Open Doors
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Meeting God in the midst of bereavement
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Christian homeschooling family who fled to US face deportation after 15 years
