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Father's Day: passing down a living faith
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (577+ words) Today is Father's Day. When we think about fathers, we often focus on their role as providers, protectors and guides. We recognise the importance of fathers in supporting their families emotionally, socially and financially. These things matter greatly. But there…...
Raising children in faith
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (726+ words) For many Christian families, parenting is both a calling and a challenge. However, within the Black Christian community in the UK, that calling often unfolds against a backdrop of cultural complexity, historical trauma and social pressures. These themes were touched…...
The prodigal son's father: A reflection of God's unconditional love
4+ hour ago (681+ words) Father's Day means different things to different people. For some, it's a day to celebrate. For others, it's a quiet ache or a painful reminder. Whether you're searching for a last-minute gift, avoiding the day entirely, or somewhere in between,…...
Today's political class appears to be leaving behind the strict "we don't do God' ethos of the 2000s
3+ hour, 44+ min ago (786+ words) While it is not unprecedented for the widely-read political website Guido Fawkes'to feature articles by conservative Christians, it was a pleasant surprise to find a piece by evangelical theologian Carl Trueman in its "Seen Elsewhere" section last week. Guido Fawkes,…...
TV's "Pilgrimage' series wins special award
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (638+ words) The series, made by production company CTVC for the BBC and shown around the world, was awarded the prestigious honour by the Sandford St Martin Trust, a charity that advocates for and encourages excellence in the broadcast coverage of religion…...
Difficult choices in a dangerous world
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (790+ words) Last week the political world was stunned by the resignation of John Healey as Defence Secretary, followed by his junior minister Al Carns. John Healey is a long-serving, loyal and principled Minister, highly regarded by MPs and journalists alike." The…...
Five Christian footballers using football's biggest stage to point people to Christ
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1163+ words) The World Cup is underway, capturing the attention of millions of fans across the globe. Every four years, the tournament sparks passion, drama and national pride, creating unforgettable moments. Yet amid the goals, trophies and celebrations, some players are using…...
New study links marriage to lower rates of family breakdown
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1096+ words) A new study has challenged decades of academic and policy assumptions about the role of marriage in family stability, arguing that its benefits have been significantly underestimated. The report, "The Timing of Marriage and Union Dissolution", was produced by the…...
Under 16s social media ban is a 'missional opportunity"
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (529+ words) Mark Gilmore, a policy adviser at the Evangelical Alliance United Kingdom, believes the government's plan to ban social media for under 16s could present the church with "missional opportunities" to provide the "real-world community" that many are searching for. In a…...
Latest assisted suicide bill faces uphill struggle
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (626+ words) The latest attempt to bring back the assisted suicide is likely to fail, analysts believe, not only due to serious concerns about the bill itself but also because of the nature of its reintroduction and its impact on the governing…...