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OpinionThe Ebola crisis is terrifying. But the Church is making a real difference to people’s lives
The Anglican bishop of Goma in the DRC, explains how the Church is at the forefront of practical aid, tackling misinformation and providing pastoral care amid the Ebola outbreak
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OpinionOur culture's obsession with UFOs points to a hunger for God
The Pentagon’s UFO website has garnered a record-breaking 1 billion hits in less than a month. Dr Michael Tang says it’s time for the Christians to stop arguing about what aliens are or whether they exist, and focus on why so many people are searching the sky. The human desire for something other-worldly can only truly be satisfied in Jesus
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OpinionChristians in Congo are caught between terrorism and Ebola. They need our prayers
As Islamist groups continue to target thousands of Christians in eastern Congo, violence, displacement and disease are combining to create a devastating humanitarian crisis. Open Doors’ Ben Cohen speaks to some living through the chaos
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Magazine Features‘Choosing a homeless retirement means we can serve Christian missions around the world’
From a ranch in Texas to a flat in the shadow of Mount Everest, Daniel and Jeanie Ough have house sat in 52 different locations across five continents over the last 14 years. Not owning or renting a home has enabled them to serve God on the mission field long into retirement, they say
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InterviewsJohn Lennox: The world's foremost Christian apologist on the story he almost never told
He’s one of the greatest apologists of our time – best known for taking on the New Atheist movement with grace and panache. Now, John Lennox has written his astonishing life story and it is packed full of never-before-told stories
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InterviewsLaura Anderson: ‘The climate movement really needs to hear the Christian message’
The Christian climate activist known as @LessWasteLaura has garnered more than 100,000 followers on social media. Caring for creation is not a side project for the Church, but a central gospel issue, she says
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OpinionNo, Trump doesn’t know more about the Bible than the Pope
US televangelist and pastor Robert Jeffress has claimed that Donald Trump understands the Bible better than the Pope. Jonty Langley respectfully disagrees. Here’s his tongue-in-cheek analysis of what’s going on
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OpinionAntisemitism has been declared a ‘national emergency’. Here are 5 ways Christians should respond
A wave of antisemitic violence in Britain, including the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green and arson attacks on Jewish ambulances and synagogues, has led Kemi Badenoch to describe the situation as a “national emergency”. Here, David Hoffbrand explains how Christians can take immediate action to stand with Jewish people living in fear
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ReviewsDid North Korea’s dictatorship grow out of a Christian revival?
A new history claims the world’s most repressive state adapted the forms of Christianity to build its ruling myth. It’s a chilling idea — though the evidence is not conclusive, says our reviewer
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OpinionThe Pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury were right to call for peace. It’s their job
When Sarah Mullally reinforced the Pope’s message of peace, she risked the ire of Trump. But both leaders were right to call for an end to conflict, says Tony Wilson. It’s their job to speak as Jesus taught, even when it seems counter-cultural to our political leaders
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The Big PicturePhotos: How God was at the centre of Artemis II’s journey to the moon
From scripture in orbit to Easter messages from space, the Christian faith was positively shared during NASA’s historic mission
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Magazine FeaturesWhy Israel’s return changes how we read the Bible
The modern State of Israel divides Christians like few other issues. Some see divine providence, others mere geopolitics. But rather than choosing sides, what if Israel’s return is calling us to rediscover the Bible’s original storyline—one that’s always been about God’s Kingdom filling the earth, not just souls escaping it? Paul Parkhouse shares his perspective
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OpinionSudan: Why Christian charities like ours are urging the UK Government to take action now
After 1,000 days of conflict and 13 million people displaced, Sudan is facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis while much of the world looks away. Tearfund’s Esther Trewinnard says for Christians the question is not just what is happening, but what we are willing to do about it
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Regular ColumnistsThe Americans believe God is on their side. Here’s what the Bible really teaches
With US political and religious leaders suggesting God is on their side in the war against Iran, Dr David Instone-Brewer takes a closer look at the violent references in the Psalms and comes to a surprising conclusion. God is not automatically on the side of those who worship Him
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OpinionViktor Orbán has been ousted. But Hungary’s Christian approach to politics will remain
After 16 years of Viktor Orbán, Hungary has elected Peter Magyar as its new Prime Minister. But while some are assuming the country will now take a fast, handbrake turn in a different political direction, David Campanale believes Hungary will maintain its same conservative, Christian ethos
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OpinionIran could be on the brink of a historic opening for the Bible. Is the Church ready to meet what may follow?
In Iran, following Christ still carries risk and access to the Bible can come at great cost. But as signs of change begin to emerge, Dirk Smith says the Church must be ready for a moment that could place God’s word within reach of millions
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OpinionBaptisms in France are set to break records again this Easter - here’s why
Last year, a record 17,000 adults were received into the French Catholic Church on Holy Saturday. This record is set to be broken again in 2026, with 21,386 set to be baptised. Tony Wilson takes a look at the reasons behind the highest number seen in decades - and what the Church needs to do next
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OpinionCan Christians still disagree with homosexuality? Finland’s Supreme Court says no
The conviction of Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen for expressing her Christian views on sexuality and marriage have chilling repercussions, says Lois McLatchie-Miller. Whatever your beliefs, the right to express them freely should be fiercely guarded
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InterviewsPäivi Räsänen: ‘Don’t be afraid. God takes special care of you when you are persecuted’
The Finnish MP has been found guilty under hate speech laws for publishing her Christian views on sexuality and marriage. Yet her joy – and determination to use every opportunity to share the gospel – has not been abated
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News AnalysisHow should Christians respond to the war in Iran?
As US commanders reportedly invoke Armageddon to justify war with Iran, AJ Gomez reports on how Christian leaders are debating the meaning of biblical prophecy
