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How the 'Jesus Revolution' impacted the UK – and me

Peter Crumpler Sun 2 Jul 2023 8:27 BST

Despite the 'Jesus Revolution' taking place in the United States, its ripples hit UK shores in a way that has had long-lasting effects on the British church.

Every church leader has a book in them

Matt Bird | Fri 30 Jun 2023 13:24 BST

If you believe 'everyone has a book in them' then church leaders have anything from a bookshelf to a library within them.
John Piper says women shouldn't lead parachurch organisations

Michael Gryboski | Thu 29 Jun 2023 8:56 BST

Notable theologian, author and Bible teacher John Piper argued this week that women should not hold spiritually authoritative positions in parachurch organisations, believing that this runs afoul of "God-ordained differences" between men and women.
Who was the Venerable Bede and why is he important?

Neil Rees | Mon 26 Jun 2023 9:43 BST

There are many churches, monasteries, and schools around the world that are dedicated to Bede and his legacy continues to serve as an inspiration to Christians around the world.
Micah 6:8 and the wisdom of 'walking humbly with your G-d'

Irene Lancaster | Fri 23 Jun 2023 7:55 BST

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the complexities of Micah 6:8 and why this verse is more relevant than ever.
The God of grace wants more for refugees than mere survival

Mark Greene | Thu 22 Jun 2023 11:55 BST

Refugees, by definition, need refuge. And my family is the ever-grateful recipient of just such generosity.
How can we support our neighbours amid El Niño heatwaves

Matt Jolley | Wed 21 Jun 2023 8:50 BST

We're trying to alleviate the symptoms of climate change whilst continuing to feed the disease.
Your mind is your prison

John Lemmon | Fri 16 Jun 2023 20:48 BST

There is a battle going on in the spiritual realm for supremacy over humanity. The forces of good and evil are arrayed against one another for the salvation or destruction of humankind.
Ted Lasso and belief

Sam Brown | Fri 16 Jun 2023 20:34 BST

Whether we're drawn to professional or personal success (whatever that means for us), we have much to learn from Jason Sudeikis' beloved character.
Scripture engaged Christians 'flourish in every domain of human experience': survey

Ryan Foley | Tue 13 Jun 2023 13:17 BST

New research conducted by the American Bible Society reveals that Christians heavily engaged with the Bible and their faith "flourish in every domain of human experience."
Jesus, the servant King

Jeremy Dover | Sun 11 Jun 2023 11:37 BST

Jesus is the archetype of servant leadership.
Lessons from Paul in saying goodbye and moving on

Mark Rusic | Sun 11 Jun 2023 11:16 BST

It is a blessing to say goodbye.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says seeing loved ones again in Heaven is 'fantasy'

Leonardo Blair | Thu 8 Jun 2023 13:17 BST

"We won't see each other again after we're gone," said The Terminator star.