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When we are blind to sin

When we are blind to sin

"The clearest indicator of a pharisaical blindness to the depth of sin is the sense that sin is but a behavioural imperfection we can sort with a little more willpower" writes Michael Reeves. "Sinners, in other words, can solve their own problem..."


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Controversy, scandal, and the need for discernment

Controversy, scandal, and the need for discernment

One of the challenges of writing this “Letter from America” is the sheer scale of America, and in particular American …

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Navigating contemporary  art as a Christian

Navigating contemporary art as a Christian

When I talk to people who aren’t artists, a lot exclaim “I love art… but not any of that modern …

Letter

Bookstall bonanza

Date posted: 2 Jun 2026

Dear Editor, My wife and I belong to St John’s CofE church in Yeovil. We have found that 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

Features

Features
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 …

UK & Ireland
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 …

UK & Ireland
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 …

World

World
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, …

People

People
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 …

People
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 …

Reviews

Reviews
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 …

Reviews
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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Letter

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: …

Letter

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 …

Letter

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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