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Magazine Features5 ways to reignite your God-given creativity
In an always-on world, our capacity to dream can easily become dulled. Al Gordon shares five simple habits that can awaken your imagination and help you rediscover a sense of wonder
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Regular ColumnistsShould Christians work in the arms industry?
Tom Wright gives his response to a reader’s question
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Regular ColumnistsWhat will we leave behind when we’re gone?
Veronica Zundel reflects on mortality, memory and the question of what remains after we die
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Real Life‘Is it wrong to masturbate?’
There isn’t always one straightforward answer to life’s biggest questions. In Real Talk, a Christian man and woman share their perspectives on a difficult issue surrounding sex, relationships and family life
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Magazine FeaturesMade to make: Why every Christian is called to creativity
Creativity isn’t just for artists, musicians and writers. Dr Amy Orr-Ewing explains why creating is fundamental to what it means to be made in the image of God – whether you’re making dinner, solving problems or choosing a gift
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Real Life‘I won The Earthshot Prize – but all glory goes to God’
Despite having no formal fashion training, Omoyemi Akerele founded Lagos Fashion Week and won the most prestigious environmental prize on the planet. It’s all thanks to God leading her every step of the way, she says
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Thank God it's MondayThe family office managing director: ‘It is a privilege to serve them and, in doing so, to serve the Lord’
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 from the frontline
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Interviews‘Science is catching up with scripture’ Meet the neuroscientist revealing what prayer does to your brain
In a world of constant distraction, could the ancient practices of prayer and stillness hold the key to a healthier, happier brain? Christian neuroscientist Dr Jake Fairnie explains what science is discovering about the power of switching off, why he believes the human brain points to a creator and why God is a bit like a moonwalking gorilla
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Opinion10 ways your church can prepare for a national emergency
Covid-19 caught many churches off-guard. In the light of new guidance from the UK government urging people to be ready for up to three days without power or water, Rev Jules Middleton says churches can learn the lessons of the pandemic and be better prepared to serve well
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Magazine FeaturesIs it time for Christians to embrace Halloween?
The Church has traditionally shunned the festival, claiming it celebrates evil. Here’s an alternative perspective
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OpinionStop judging Christians who don’t raise their hands in worship
Too often, outward expressions of enthusiasm are mistaken for spiritual maturity. But God looks at the heart, not whether we’re standing, sitting or raising our hands, says Dawn Butler
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OpinionCriminalising violent porn is a good start. But as a Christian, I want it all banned
New legislation will criminalise some of the most extreme forms of violent pornography. James Mildred welcomes the change, but argues that God’s design for sex means porn should be banned altogether
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Opinion6 things evangelicals get wrong about Orthodox Christianity
Christians have disagreed over theology for centuries, says Stefan Tijanić. While some of those differences are substantial, many of them are rooted in misunderstanding. He explains what Orthodox Christians actually believe
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OpinionTrick or truth? 3 creative ways Christians are sharing Jesus this Halloween
Rather than shutting their doors on Halloween, churches across the UK are finding creative ways to engage their communities and share the gospel. Here are three ways Christians can turn a night associated with darkness into an opportunity to shine the light of Christ
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OpinionThe world is full of bad news. Here’s why Christians can still have hope
Many of us are carrying significant anxiety about the state of the world, says Patrick Regan. But Christian hope isn’t about ignoring the problems around us. It’s about recognising the good, imagining a better world and taking small steps to make it a reality
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OpinionYou don’t need a publishing deal to tell your story
Not every story needs a publisher, a book launch or a place on the bestseller list. But as we reflect on what God has done in our lives, we all have something worth writing down – even if it’s only for those closest to us, says Gemma Hunt
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Real Life‘I’m a church leader and my son no longer goes to church’
What does it look like to really entrust your children to God? For Derek Hughes, it took a hard conversation with his son to realise that wanting his children to walk in faith with Jesus wasn’t the same as seeking validation for his own faithful parenting
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ReviewsThis book makes the case for a more muscular kind of Christian kindness
Kindness is about far more than taking out your neighbour’s bins. Drawing on more than 50 conversations, Ellen Louden’s new book challenges Christians to rediscover kindness as a virtue that can transform our pursuit of justice, bridge deep divisions and reshape our common life, says our reviewer
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OpinionShould Christians be stockpiling for a national emergency?
With warnings of war, cyberattacks and climate disruption, preparing for disaster no longer seems the preserve of conspiracy theorists. As the UK government urges households to keep a few days’ supply of non-perishable food as part of its new ‘Prepare’ campaign, Rev Jules Middleton considers what the Bible says about preparedness, fear and loving our neighbours
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ReviewsChristians must respond to witchcraft and New Age spirituality. This booklet will help
As occult practices surge among young people and New Age spiritualities move into the mainstream, the Evangelical Alliance has published a much-needed guide to help Christians understand, engage with, and minister to those immersed in witchcraft, says former New Ager, Laura Maxwell
