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Perils for our preachers

Perils for our preachers

In our trawl through James’ letter looking at our respectable sins, last time we looked in chapter three at how we use our mouths, and we noted it came after his opening gambit.


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Lily Allen's "four or five abortions": How can we respond?

Lily Allen's "four or five abortions": How can we respond?

"I don’t want a f***ing baby right now."This was pop singer Lily Allen speaking of her "four or five" …

UK & Ireland
140th anniversary of the Cambridge Seven's mission to China

140th anniversary of the Cambridge Seven's mission to China

This year marks the 140th anniversary of the Cambridge Seven sailing for China in February 1885.The OMF website explains: …

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When shame closes doors, love opens them

When shame closes doors, love opens them

For years, Eleanor slipped into our church services late and left early. She always sat in the back row, always …

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Layo Obembe

Britain has changed: should we mourn or celebrate?

Layo Obembe
Graham Daniels

The curious case of the Club World Cup

Graham Daniels
Pooyan Mehrshahi

The Iran-Israel war and the church in Iran: A Christian reflection

Pooyan Mehrshahi

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Features
Music-making… is it soul shaping?

Music-making… is it soul shaping?

Have you ever thought any of the following about music in church?“We sing, then we move to the real …

Features
The shameless audacity –  of two men called John!

The shameless audacity – of two men called John!

John always prayed for his unbelieving son – regardless of what people thought. His prayers involved tears, and his voice …

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How to parent distinctively as a Christian

How to parent distinctively as a Christian

Pretty much every parent on the planet wants children who are kind, brave, and able to make wise decisions, so …

UK & Ireland

UK & Ireland
Innovative evangelism launched: Bible study and gardening

Innovative evangelism launched: Bible study and gardening

By bringing God, Bible study and gardening together, Hazelnut Community Farm in East Bristol is pioneering an innovative approach to …

UK & Ireland
More UK adults exploring Christianity? New report reveals why

More UK adults exploring Christianity? New report reveals why

Amid recent reports of a “quiet revival” and renewed exploration of Christianity in the UK, the question remains: …

UK & Ireland
Bible translation claims are disputed by Wycliffe

Bible translation claims are disputed by Wycliffe

Claims by the author of The Passion “translation” of the Bible – that he translated a version of the New …

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Where is God in Ukraine?

Where is God in Ukraine?

The psalmist cries out in a time of crisis: “Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you …

World
Ten Commandments bill sparks debate in USA

Ten Commandments bill sparks debate in USA

A bill requiring Texas public schools to display posters of the Ten Commandments in every classroom is causing debate, even …

World
‘We knew the aircraft was going to come!’

‘We knew the aircraft was going to come!’

The people of Grand Cess in south-eastern Liberia say they’re happy to see Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) planes again.According …

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People
Liverpool's Alisson Becker shares his faith

Liverpool's Alisson Becker shares his faith

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker shared his faith on TV by wearing a shirt during Liverpool’s Premier League title celebrations last …

People
Trevor Gribben appointed

Trevor Gribben appointed

Trevor Gribben is the new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI), which has more than 500 congregations.The …

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Dave Cormack's surprising admission of faith

Dave Cormack's surprising admission of faith

Aberdeen FC chairman Dave Cormack gave the glory to God in a pitchside interview at Hampden Park after Aberdeen won …

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Staying safe online

Staying safe online

What effect is rapidly changing technology having on our children? Good or evil? Helpful or harmful? What do parents need …

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We believe: Exploring ancient faith

We believe: Exploring ancient faith

2025 is the 17th-centenary year of the original Nicene Creed. This volume is a timely contribution to the undoubtedly busy …

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Questions of identity: Who am I?

Questions of identity: Who am I?

This is the final volume in the BST ‘Bible Themes’ series, by former missionary partner and NZ pastor, Ian Payne.

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Letter

Complexities in Papua New Guinea

Date posted: 22 Jun 2025

Dear Editor, Recently an article by Emily Pollok reminded us that Papua New Guinea is officially declared a Christian …

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Jordan Peterson

Date posted: 19 Jun 2025

Dear Editor, It was good to see John Woods’ timely review of We Who Wrestle with God. I …

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Considering singleness

Date posted: 16 Jun 2025

Dear Editor, Thank you to Ann Culley (May en) for her moving letter on singleness and life after …

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In it – or not in it?

Date posted: 31 May 2025

Dear Editor, I was very surprised to see Dan Strange’s remark that the valuable formula that we are “in …