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'A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices!'

'A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices!'

Happy Christmas to all en readers! This Christmas morning, Tim Farron wants us to reflect on the lyrics of one hymn and rejoice in the hope we have in Christ.


UK & Ireland
Christmas evangelism in the Welsh valleys

Christmas evangelism in the Welsh valleys

Christmas is a unique time of year where popular culture seems to marry with the Christian experience. For just one …

Features
Do you feel like darkness is your 'closest friend'?

Do you feel like darkness is your 'closest friend'?

Near the end of Book Three in Psalms (which is from Pss. 73–89), things grow dark. In fact, when you …

Features
'The gospel is Jesus Christ'

'The gospel is Jesus Christ'

A friend of mine is the youngest chaplain in the British Army, so they have sent him to train with …

Comment

Nicola Laver

The Gettys at Christmas: 'As perfect as it could be this side of eternity'

Nicola Laver
Kay Morgan-Gurr

Don't say these 12 things to a wheelchair user

Kay Morgan-Gurr
David Robertson

Should we have an evangelism target?

David Robertson

Features

Features
A familiar sight, an overlooked story

A familiar sight, an overlooked story

Did you know that one of London's most famous Christmas landmarks is rooted in a deeply Christian story of sacrifice, …

Features
John 1: 'A rich and beautiful tapestry of the Triune God'

John 1: 'A rich and beautiful tapestry of the Triune God'

I’m a professional writer (believe it or not) but was one of the few in my school year who did …

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Jesus' birth: The fulfilment of ancient promises

Jesus' birth: The fulfilment of ancient promises

The Gospel writers boldly associate Jesus’ birth with David’s name. And they do this in order for us to learn …

UK & Ireland

UK & Ireland
Aid cuts worry Christian charities

Aid cuts worry Christian charities

Christian charities that provide international aid are facing up to further cuts to the UK’s foreign aid budget planned for …

UK & Ireland
Solas marks its  15th anniversary

Solas marks its 15th anniversary

Evangelism organisation Solas recently marked its 15th anniversary, commemorating the occasion with an online celebration, during which the team took …

UK & Ireland
Northern Ireland: Reaction to Christian RE ruling

Northern Ireland: Reaction to Christian RE ruling

The ruling that the teaching of Christian religious education in Northern Ireland is unlawful marks a further “step away from …

World

World
Abortion: Progress and setback

Abortion: Progress and setback

Monaco has ruled out legalising abortion. Its Minister of State told the Principality’s legislative assembly on 26 November that it …

World
Iranian converts begin jail sentences

Iranian converts begin jail sentences

Three Christian converts in Iran have been imprisoned for two years because of their involvement in a house church – …

World
Iraqi Christians pessimistic after vote

Iraqi Christians pessimistic after vote

Many Christians boycotted recent elections in Iraq due to the hijacking of their minority representation seats by a hostile party. …

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Richard Turnbull – a loss that is felt across the globe

Richard Turnbull – a loss that is felt across the globe

John Martin with a personal reflection on the life of theologian Richard Turnbull who died recently. A separate …

People
Calum MacLeod

Calum MacLeod

The Free Church of Scotland has named Calum Iain MacLeod as the Moderator Designate for its 2026 General Assembly. Brought …

People
Louise Perry

Louise Perry

Author and social commentator Louise Perry has recently converted to Christianity, she has said in a video online.An influential …

Reviews

Reviews
Remember who is God

Remember who is God

“Wanna hear a joke about a control freak? Yes, you do!” Jonny Ivey’s Control Freak: Let your restless heart …

Reviews
Whole life discipleship

Whole life discipleship

As a pastor I was very grateful to The London Institute of Contemporary Christianity (LICC) for their emphasis on whole-life …

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Loving God with our minds!

Loving God with our minds!

This beautifully produced hardback book has been carefully crafted by Dirk Jongkind, who is the Academic Vice Principal of Tyndale …

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Christian nationalism - your views

Date posted: 22 Dec 2025

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to David Shepherd’s article on “Christian Nationalism and far-right exclusivism” [see the …

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Preachers with a limp - your views

Date posted: 21 Dec 2025

Dear Editor, I thank God for the life of Terry Puttick, whose promotion to glory was announced in the …

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Evangelism in retirement

Date posted: 17 Dec 2025

Dear Editor, Reading the article in the November issue regarding workplace evangelism caused me to think again about sharing …

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