Comment
After Pope Francis' death: let's bury 'Rest In Peace'

After Pope Francis' death: let's bury 'Rest In Peace'

The recent death of Pope Francis has shone a spotlight upon the Roman Catholic Church, including the rituals surrounding the death, mourning and burial of its leader.


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Rory McIlroy and the Masters: is ambition a good thing?

Rory McIlroy and the Masters: is ambition a good thing?

“Never, ever give up on your dreams.” That was Rory McIlroy’s message after his career-defining triumph at the Masters, completing …

World
Escalating discrimination in India

Escalating discrimination in India

Discrimination against Christians in India increased last year, with the number of incidents recorded almost four times higher than a …

People
New CEO for Global Christian Relief

New CEO for Global Christian Relief

Global Christian Relief (GCR), the relief organisation for persecuted Christians, has appointed Brian Orme as its new chief executive officer. …

Comment

Kay Morgan-Gurr

Smiling, serving, and disabled: Why that shouldn’t be surprising

Kay Morgan-Gurr
Paul Blackham

The intense danger of a ‘comfortable life’

Paul Blackham
Russell Moore

Pope Francis: exasperation - and admiration?

Russell Moore

Features

Features
You having a laugh? Comedy and coping with bad news...

You having a laugh? Comedy and coping with bad news...

“Stand-up comedy is a budget version of psychotherapy.”I read an interesting article recently about the newfound flurry of interest …

Features
Are we too quick to demonise screens?

Are we too quick to demonise screens?

Too much time on screens can provide something of a health-hazard. Physically, emotionally, even arguably spiritually.A huge number of …

Features
Easter 2025: 250th anniversary of a famous hymn

Easter 2025: 250th anniversary of a famous hymn

The River Ouse meanders peacefully behind the church of St Peter and St Paul in Olney, Buckinghamshire. It bids a …

UK & Ireland

UK & Ireland
Do we do ‘tribal’  or ‘gospel’ unity?

Do we do ‘tribal’ or ‘gospel’ unity?

Director of evangelical umbrella group Affinity, Graham Nicholls, said recently that conservative evangelicals “can be the most difficult [evangelical group] …

UK & Ireland
Banner booked out

Banner booked out

This year’s Banner of Truth conference, on the theme of “A lifetime in ministry”, was fully booked.Experienced pastor and …

UK & Ireland
The good and evil of the  Crime and Policing Bill

The good and evil of the Crime and Policing Bill

In Matthew 13:36-43, Jesus explains the parable of the weeds. The basic teaching is that at the end of the …

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World

World
Myanmar: ‘Your prayer is our hope...’

Myanmar: ‘Your prayer is our hope...’

Following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, which has killed thousands and destroyed many buildings, evangelicals are reporting a desperate need …

World
Ukraine: Drone strike kills father and daughter

Ukraine: Drone strike kills father and daughter

A father and daughter have been killed in Kyiv following a Russian drone strike on an evangelical church.The mother …

World
Gaza conflict: ‘We must endure the cross and carry it’

Gaza conflict: ‘We must endure the cross and carry it’

As conflict between Israel and Hamas continues in Gaza, there are an estimated 600 Christians remaining in the territory attempting …

Reviews

Reviews
Shining a light on the life of Blaise Pascal

Shining a light on the life of Blaise Pascal

Everyone has heard of Blaise Pascal. Perhaps it is through his Pensées (Thoughts) that so brilliantly speak of the importance …

Reviews
When the Spirit comes…

When the Spirit comes…

I very much enjoyed reading this book. At a certain level it was a walk down memory lane. I heard …

Reviews
The Chosen Season 5: A 'powder keg' about to blow

The Chosen Season 5: A 'powder keg' about to blow

In the poster for The Chosen: The Last Supper Part 1 Jesus is sporting a striking purple cape – described …

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People

People
King Charles honours Christian mission organisation MAF

King Charles honours Christian mission organisation MAF

The humanitarian work of Christian mission organisation Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has been honoured by King Charles.Representing MAF, CEO …

People
Andrew Cowan appointed as new Oak Hill Tutor

Andrew Cowan appointed as new Oak Hill Tutor

Andrew Cowan has been appointed as Tutor in New Testament and Greek at Oak Hill Theological College from September.Originally …

People
The faith of the late George Foreman

The faith of the late George Foreman

Famed American boxer George Foreman, who has died, was also a committed Christian.Known for his famous bout against Muhammad …

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Letter

Thank you for your John Wesson obit

Date posted: 26 Apr 2025

Dear Editor, Thank you for your brief obituary of my good friend John Wesson in the April issue of …

Letter

Why isn't there more training for church members?

Date posted: 22 Apr 2025

Dear Editor, I was particularly grateful for the letter in your April edition raising the question of training for …

Letter

Is singleness undervalued?

Date posted: 16 Apr 2025

Dear Editor, How I appreciated the article sent in by Rani Joshi on being single (March en). I …

Letter

Understanding concupiscence

Date posted: 9 Apr 2025

Dear Editor, I have read the debate between Matthew Roberts and John Stevens on “concupiscence” and have to confess …