Heather Tomlinson

'Manifesting' might be the latest Gen Z craze but the Church has its own version too
'Manifesting' might be the latest Gen Z craze but the Church has its own version too

The New Age concept of 'manifesting' - thinking something into being - is not so different from the idea of 'name it and claim it' popular in some corners of the Church.

Why do we care so much about being attractive?
Why do we care so much about being attractive?

All of us, whether stunningly beautiful or not, feel pressure to look attractive.

Why the Church would benefit from more celibate leaders
Why the Church would benefit from more celibate leaders

The Catholic church is often criticised for its celibacy requirement for priests. In the Protestant church there is the opposite pattern, with mostly married pastors. Yet there are many advantages to celibacy for a pastor and the church.

Could euthanasia be legalised this year in the UK?
Could euthanasia be legalised this year in the UK?

There are a number of routes by which legal euthanasia could become a reality in the UK very soon, prompting calls for the Christian community to take action.

Southern Baptist Russell Moore Warns Trump Actions Could Harm US Interests Overseas
Southern Baptist Russell Moore Warns Trump Actions Could Harm US Interests Overseas

Russell Moore, a leading figure in the large US-based Southern Baptist Convention, has joined those urging Donald Trump to adjust his new refugee policy.

Bishop Angaelos Condemns Refugee Policies That Discriminate
Bishop Angaelos Condemns Refugee Policies That Discriminate

Bishop Angaelos, leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK, has spoken out against refugee policies that discriminate. He warns of the dangers of seeking revenge.

Baptist Minister Challenges Franklin Graham Over Donald Trump Refugee Policy
Baptist Minister Challenges Franklin Graham Over Donald Trump Refugee Policy

A Baptist minister has challenged support for Christian humanitarian charity Samaritan's Purse, because its chief executive Franklin Graham defended US President Donald Trump's refugee policy.

Spiritual Comfort If Christmas Is Difficult For You This Year
Spiritual Comfort If Christmas Is Difficult For You This Year

However difficult our Christmas is, there is always hope of healing and redemption because Jesus came to us.

Are The Christmas Stories True, Or Myths?
Are The Christmas Stories True, Or Myths?

Of all the events in the New Testament, those surrounding Jesus' birth are possibly the most accused of being inauthentic.

10 things we can learn about Islam from Nabeel Qureshi
10 things we can learn about Islam from Nabeel Qureshi

Nabeel is a former Muslim who is now an inspiring and effective evangelist.

How to live without sex: a beginner's guide to celibacy
How to live without sex: a beginner's guide to celibacy

Is it possible to live without sex?

Can we trust the Gospel of John?
Can we trust the Gospel of John?

John's Gospel has quite a different flavour to the other three, and some try to argue that it isn't reliable.

Is the Bible trustworthy or has it been changed?
Is the Bible trustworthy or has it been changed?

Thanks to certain popular books, it's common to hear people say that the Bible can't be trusted because it's been changed.

3 reasons we shouldn\'t put all our faith in science
3 reasons we shouldn't put all our faith in science

Though science can give very clear and objective answers to certain questions, it becomes much less powerful when dealing with more complex questions, says Heather Tomlinson.

Prayer and religion banned in Chinese hospitals
Prayer and religion banned in Chinese hospitals

Hospitals in an eastern province of China have banned all kinds of religious activity, including receiving pastors, praying for the sick and preaching, in the latest crackdown on Christianity.

\'In the silence of the heart God speaks\': 10 inspiring quotes from Mother Theresa
'In the silence of the heart God speaks': 10 inspiring quotes from Mother Theresa

Mother Teresa, the Albanian nun who spent years caring for the poor in the slums of Calcutta, is to be canonised by Pope Francis on September 4.