All Christian living articles
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Opinion‘No man knoweth the hour’: The biblical case for ditching due dates
Only five per cent of births occur on their predicted date. After watching his wife struggle with the unreliability of due dates, Jack Chisnall wonders if it’s time to ditch them. Acknowledging our lack of abililty to control timings is biblical, he says
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OpinionWorld peace is possible in 5 years. Here’s how Christians can make it happen
200 million people have died in wars since 1900. There is a better way, says Alan Storkey. He believes the disarming of the world is possible, and it all starts with Christians grasping the counter-cultural implications of the gospel
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Magazine FeaturesHave you ever wondered why people love spring?
There are “everyday clues” to the meaning of life. That’s the new evangelistic book, Have You Ever Wondered? Here, one of the contributors, Michael Ots, demonstrates how the changing seasons can provide an opportunity to share your faith
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InterviewsNic Fiddian-Green: The acclaimed sculptor and recovering alcoholic on his search for the face of Christ
Best known for his equine sculptures, Nic Fiddian Green opens up about his new, deeply personal work — a crucified Christ — and the journey of suffering, reflection and solitude it led him on
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Magazine FeaturesWhich Christian festival should you attend? Take this quiz to find out!
Which summer festival is right for you? Take our (very serious and scientific) quiz to find out
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Regular ColumnistsWhat churches can learn from this chicken shop
The American fast food chain Chick-fil-A has consistently outsold its competitors. But it isn’t just the food that makes it successful, observes Jeff Lucas
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Regular ColumnistsGod doesn’t meet us in striving. He meets us in the stillness
Silence creates room for transformation, says Joshua Luke Smith
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Testimonies'When I asked God if he was Allah, I heard a voice reply "I am Jesus Christ"'
Ruqayyah Valencia-Dacosta struggled with anxiety and depression leading to a suicide attempt. But an encounter with the love of God took her from Islam to Christianity
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Real Life‘God called me to improve the mental health of a million people’
After becoming disillusioned with his military career, Will Petty reached rock bottom, grappling with depression and alcoholism. He explains how God led him to a greater purpose and a new vocation – to forge a path for others to find their healing
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Thank God it's MondayThe renewable energy manager: 'I want to love God and neighbour by making a positive difference'
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline
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InterviewsRay Comfort: The evangelist who “makes sinners tremble” on fear, death and false converts
The straight-talking evangelist whose conversations with strangers rack up millions of YouTube views is worried the Church is producing false converts. If you want to see people come to a lasting faith, stop starting with ‘Jesus loves you’, he says
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ReviewsThis book teaches you how to embrace God even in suffering
In Embracing God in Your Suffering, Dave Furman offers a tender, biblically grounded reflection on walking with God through pain, disability, and disappointment. Rooted in personal experience and rich in scriptural hope, this book calls you to find joy in clinging to Christ
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ReviewsBuilding Multicultural Churches is a flawed call for diversity
Tony Thompson’s Building Multicultural Churches tackles the challenges of building ethnically diverse congregations with passion and honesty. But while his insights are often powerful, some sweeping generalisations risk alienating the very audience he hopes to inspire
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Opinion“Uncle John”: Remembering the man who changed the face of evangelicalism
John Stott, once named among of the 100 most influential people in the world, possessed a borderless influence that shaped the global evangelical movement. Ahead of Stott’s birthday (27 April) Dr Donald Sweeting honours his dear friend’s life
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Magazine FeaturesHow your church can be like a symphony orchestra
Dr Gareth Crispin presents a vision of intergenerational faith, where every person, from the youngest to the oldest, has a part to play in the music of God’s kingdom
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ReviewsExperience Jesus, Really will teach you to slow down and meet God daily
In a world of constant noise, John Eldredge’s Experience Jesus, Really invites believers into a deeper, more personal encounter with God. Blending mysticism, spiritual reflection and everyday faith, it’s a book that challenges sceptics to slow down and truly abide
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OpinionLet’s speak with grace and truth. Men cannot become women
After much cultural debate, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that a woman is a biological female. The truth has finally won, says Lois McLatchie-Miller
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ReviewsGod wants you to be happy. Pope Francis explains why
In I Want You to Be Happy, Pope Francis makes the bold claim that God desires our happiness. Blending scripture, tradition, and everyday wisdom, this is a thought-provoking and helpful book for everyone - not just Catholics, says Jonty Langley
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Opinion3 vital lessons the Church still needs to learn from Bonhoeffer
80 years after Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed by the Nazis, the young German theologian’s writings continue to challenge Christians. From resisting toxic nationalism to staying faithful despite Church failings, his life and legacy remain urgently relevant in a world grappling with division, says Krish Kandiah
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OpinionLove your neighbour…unless they’re an archbishop?
Newcastle Cathedral has cancelled a planned speaking appearance by the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, citing concerns over his handling of safeguarding. Rev Dr Christopher Landau argues that instead of resorting to worldly tactics of de-platforming, the Cathedral should heed the New Testament’s radical call for love and unity
