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Magazine FeaturesJack Reacher shoots first. Jesus tells us to forgive 77 times
The gun-toting hero of Lee Child’s bestselling thrillers has a simple approach to justice: shoot the bad guys. But as Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book considers America’s real-life epidemic of gun violence, could Christians offer a powerful alternative to the endless cycle of revenge?
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ReviewsWhy ‘I long to know You’ by Jonny Riggs and Julia Loveless is our song of the month
With its simple arrangement and heartfelt lyrics, this is an accessible new worship song that makes space for personal reflection and encounter with God, says our music editor
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Testimonies‘I was a drug addicted supermodel lost in the fashion world. Then God found me’
Agyness Deyn was one of the most recognisable faces in fashion during the 2000s. But away from the spotlight, she was struggling with addiction and losing her sense of self. Then a miraculous healing brought her face-to-face with God
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Magazine Features‘I’ve been more discipled in three years than in the rest of my life’: Why Christians are embracing communal living
Rising house prices and a loneliness epidemic are among the reasons why more people than ever are considering communal living. But a new generation of Christians are rediscovering ancient spiritual reasons to embrace a different way of life, as Emma Fowle reports
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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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InterviewsLakwena Maciver: The acclaimed artist bringing colour and faith to the world
Her vast, kaleidoscopic artworks have transformed public spaces around the globe. Yet behind the colour is a softly spoken artist whose work is shaped by displacement, the longing to belong and the Christian faith that grounds her
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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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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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OpinionJesus was punk. Maybe it’s time the Church was too
50 years after the release of the first punk record in the UK, Alex Noel celebrates a creative, revolutionary movement that gathered those at the margins. If the Church is to buck the trend of long-term decline, it needs to get a lot more radical, she says
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ReviewsSam Ryder’s Jesus Christ Superstar made me cry
When hundreds of theatregoers rose to their feet cheering for Jesus, Coco Parkinson-Huggins found herself unexpectedly moved to tears. The controversial West End musical offers a profound revelation to those with eyes to see, she says
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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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ReviewsThe Social Reckoning isn’t perfect but it provokes good questions on how Christians behave online
Aaron Sorkin’s new film might not be as objectively great as The Social Network, says our reviewer. But the story of a ground-breaking investigation into Meta’s dodgy practises deserves to be told. And in a society that is lonelier, angrier and more disconnected than ever, it should ask hard questions of us all
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OpinionMeryl Streep as Aslan doesn’t have to be an attack on Christianity
News that a female actor will be voicing Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew has led some Christians to accuse the director of blasphemy. But Christians need not view this decision as an attack on our faith, says Tabbi Kibugi
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OpinionU2 at 50: How Bono's band became icons of rock by singing about God
On Saturday, 25th September 1976, four teenagers decided to get together to make music. Fifty years of faith-fuelled songs later, Steve Stockman charts the spiritual journey of Saint Bono and his band
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ReviewsIf Oasis don’t look back in anger, neither should we
The new documentary about rock and roll’s warring brothers is not a tour movie, but a moving tale of reconciliation, says Martin Saunders - with a surprising cameo from their local priest. If Noel and Liam can forgive, there’s hope for us all
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OpinionWhy Michael Porter Jr’s chat with a Muslim streamer is a brilliant lesson in evangelism
NBA star Michael Porter Jr shared the gospel with Muslim streamer N3on with clarity, confidence and compassion, says AJ Gomez
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OpinionEd Sheeran doesn’t want to be political, but music always has been
Celebrities using their fame to champion causes they care about is not new, says George Luke. Christians shouldn’t hurl hate at those whose views they don’t agree with - you can just choose not to listen
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Magazine FeaturesThe limits of laughter: What Christians can learn from Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live has spent half a century skewering politicians. But does satire actually change anything?
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ReviewsThe Passion of the Christ is back in cinemas. Should Christians still watch it?
The Christian classic has had a 4K reboot and is in cinemas now. Nathaniel Smith takes a fresh look at the unexpected success of The Passion of the Christ and asks whether it has stood the test of time
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OpinionBrian Guan pretended God was real - and then became a Christian
When a social media influencer decided to ‘pretend’ God was real for 30 days, it was an experiment designed to gain followers. But after 20 days of reading the Bible, praying and practising gratitude, he experienced an epiphany. Does this mean you can you ‘fake it ’til you make it’ as a Christian? Andy Kind gives his view
