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The antidote to abusive power

The antidote to abusive power

A few months ago it was my turn to pick the film for date night. I opted for the most …

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Wearing our metaphorical  ‘majesty specs’ each day

Wearing our metaphorical ‘majesty specs’ each day

I’ve never really “got” poetry. Some people love poetry, savouring the subtlety and splendour of the careful concoctions of words …

Letter

Australian perspective

Date posted: 29 Aug 2026

Dear Editor, I have just read the article by Peter Adam in August’s en. I just want to …

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Kay Morgan-Gurr

The invisible pain within our churches

Kay Morgan-Gurr
Jonny Reid

Have we forgotten how to enjoy sport?

Jonny Reid
Matt Waldock

Get your church used to change – before it's too late

Matt Waldock

Features

Features
Shall we stand idly by?

Shall we stand idly by?

Is it just me, or is it getting hot in here? Up and down my street, blinds are down and …

Features
Poor health, death & job losses:  What does our suffering teach us?

Poor health, death & job losses: What does our suffering teach us?

Through the ages, people have wrestled with the problem of pain and suffering. But what does the Bible say about …

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Where is home for us?

Where is home for us?

For the first time in my life, in recent months I started feeling unsettled hearing some of the conversations around …

UK & Ireland

UK & Ireland
Grace Baptists gather

Grace Baptists gather

Nearly 200 people gathered at Highgate House, Northampton, for Grace Baptist Partnership’s annual residential conference this summer. The multigenerational, multicultural …

UK & Ireland
Sunny beaches but few gospel churches

Sunny beaches but few gospel churches

With the glorious weather we’re currently experiencing in Ireland, many people are flocking to the stunning west coast.The west …

UK & Ireland
Court questions: Treatment of incapacitated patients

Court questions: Treatment of incapacitated patients

The Supreme Court is to decide whether an NHS commissioning body has a legal duty to ask the Court of …

World

World
Swiss ban appeal

Swiss ban appeal

The Swiss Evangelical Alliance (SEA) has expressed support for three evangelicals who are appealing new restrictions on the wearing of …

World
‘One generation shall commend your works to another...’

‘One generation shall commend your works to another...’

One of my favourite things about the city of Sapporo is how safe it is for children.As soon as …

World
Iranian Christians ‘courageous’ despite new TV bans

Iranian Christians ‘courageous’ despite new TV bans

Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence has banned several Persian-language Christian satellite broadcasters branded as “hostile” media organisations, with authorities warning that …

People

People
In Birmingham, 30% of people are Muslims: How  do you reach a city such as this?

In Birmingham, 30% of people are Muslims: How do you reach a city such as this?

Wes Erpen is retiring from Birmingham City Mission (BCM) after 51 years’ service – 30 as CEO. He has also …

People
Chris Cummings

Chris Cummings

National charity Church Urban Fund (CUF) – which works with local partners to help them reach out to their communities …

People
Andrew Davies: A man who 'shed tears when preaching'

Andrew Davies: A man who 'shed tears when preaching'

On Monday 17 August, Andrew Davies went home to the Lord he loved and served for over 70 years. He …

Reviews

Reviews
E-sword of the Spirit

E-sword of the Spirit

E-Sword describes itself as being “everything you need to study Scripture in a way that’s both enjoyable and enriching”.

Reviews
Footballer on Songs of Praise: 'Faith is the key'

Footballer on Songs of Praise: 'Faith is the key'

Though her two crucial goals may have helped England win last year’s UEFA Euros, it is Jesus Christ who plays …

Reviews
Christlike worship leaders?

Christlike worship leaders?

Crosslands’ new Music As Ministry Foundations course is aiming to equip musicians and sung worship leaders in local churches in …

Your views

Your Views
Choosing songs wisely

Choosing songs wisely

Date posted: 5 Sep 2026

Dear Editor, In 1967 (I am a very old man) I was teaching Physics in a multi-ethnic, English medium …

Letter

Life ’26 mission

Date posted: 25 Aug 2026

Dear Editor, While we were grateful for the coverage that en gave in January, February and March this year …

Letter

Today’s art

Date posted: 13 Aug 2026

Dear Editor, It was good to see the article by Becca Nunes in June 2026 en, giving advice …

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