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North Korea: ‘Special anti-Christian effort’

North Korea: ‘Special anti-Christian effort’

The number of state executions rose sharply in North Korea following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and a “special effort” is being made to counter Christianity, which is seen as a Western religious import, it is emerging.


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Why the medieval Church was 'terrified' of John Wycliffe

Why the medieval Church was 'terrified' of John Wycliffe

Have you ever wondered why heretics were burned in England during the 15th and 16th centuries? We can thank John …

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Perfectionism in ministry

Perfectionism in ministry

Most of us are passionate about doing a really good job in ministry. Few people take on a role in …

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Faithfulness for musicians

Faithfulness for musicians

We don’t want to think that the spiritual effectiveness of our ministry is solely in our hands – praise the …

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Cassie Martin

When did you last get lost in a good book?

Cassie Martin
Ian Hamilton

'Fatherly love is the bedrock of Christian contentment'

Ian Hamilton
James Burnett

Everyone has faith – what makes ours different?

James Burnett

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The sword and doctrine:  Killing in the name of God?

The sword and doctrine: Killing in the name of God?

The acceptance by Constantine the Great in 313 of Christianity as a legal religion within the Roman Imperium was a …

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‘Be still and know that I am God’

‘Be still and know that I am God’

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in …

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Ten questions with Mark Ellis: 'Union with Christ'

Ten questions with Mark Ellis: 'Union with Christ'

Mark is the Chief Executive of Keswick Ministries having previously been a pastor, worked in cross-cultural mission in Asia, and …

UK & Ireland

UK & Ireland
Scottish abortion rates higher than ever

Scottish abortion rates higher than ever

Last year witnessed the highest recorded number of abortions carried out in Scotland according to new statistics released by Public …

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National flags banned at public faith celebration

National flags banned at public faith celebration

The day before Pentecost Sunday, thousands of Christians gathered to publicly celebrate faith, to worship God and to pray.The …

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A million signatures  sought for Africa

A million signatures sought for Africa

Open Doors is seeking a million signatures on a petition requesting the United Nations, African Union, EU, and governments around …

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Evangelism in a fast-growing Muslim-majority city

Evangelism in a fast-growing Muslim-majority city

Two men, recommended to one another four years prior, finally met in Nairobi in March this year.One was Thomas …

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Cuba: ‘Dictatorial’  regime must go

Cuba: ‘Dictatorial’ regime must go

The removal of Cuba’s “dictatorial” government is urgently required to bring an end to difficulties facing the nation amidst an …

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Drawn to Jesus – but repelled by Trump

Drawn to Jesus – but repelled by Trump

In the space of ten days, three Japanese people have asked me about Donald Trump and Christianity.A non-Christian academic, …

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Duncan Woods

Duncan Woods

Duncan Woods has been appointed as the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches’ (FIEC’s) Director for the North East. Woods joins …

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Former FIEC President Basil Howlett dies

Former FIEC President Basil Howlett dies

Basil Howlett, former President of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC), has died.Howlett served as FIEC President from …

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Tributes paid to evangelist Vijay Menon

Tributes paid to evangelist Vijay Menon

During a service of thanksgiving at Moulton Parish Church, Northampton, evangelist Vijay Menon – who died recently (see online obituary …

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Know your true identity

Know your true identity

Unsurprisingly, this book is about identity. Surprisingly, it is more than this! Full of fresh and insightful relevance at a …

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Pay attention to Scripture

Pay attention to Scripture

Here is a passionate defence of the doctrine of the sufficiency of the Bible alone to give spiritual illumination and …

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Raising an Ebenezer!

Raising an Ebenezer!

What a delight it was to come across this board book in a Christian bookstore, Reformed Book Services in Brantford, …

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Present at meeting

Date posted: 30 May 2026

Dear Editor, In Rebecca Chapman’s interview with Andrew Graystone (en February, page 17, online version here) entitled: …

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Michelangelo’s David

Date posted: 26 May 2026

Dear Editor, Chris Sinkinson’s piece on archaeological finds relevant to King David (en May 2026, p. 25, online …

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Fearing God

Date posted: 18 May 2026

Dear Editor, Thank you for Ian Hamilton’s article on ‘Fearing God’ [read said article here]. Perhaps we could …

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