Heather Tomlinson

Boko Haram crisis: 178 captives freed
Boko Haram crisis: 178 captives freed

Nigerian troops say they have rescued 178 people, mostly children, from their captivity by Islamic militants Boko Haram.

'Kind, gentle and without cynicism': tributes pour in for murdered US pastor Clementa Pinckney

Rev Clementa Pinckney had been a prodigy and leading light within the Democratic Party and the African Methodist Church in which he served.

How to tackle poverty by planting trees
How to tackle poverty by planting trees

Trees aren't just for hugging and hippies. Planting trees can have a radical impact on the lives of the poor.

New statistics show FGM on the rise in UK - Church called to act
New statistics show FGM on the rise in UK - Church called to act

The church is being asked to raise the issue of Female Genital Mutilation in its communities, as new statistics show the illegal practice is an increasing problem in the UK.

Boxing great Manny Pacquiao: from booze, gambling and girls to a devotion to Jesus Christ
Boxing great Manny Pacquiao: from booze, gambling and girls to a devotion to Jesus Christ

Manny Pacquiao is considered one of the best ever boxers to have lived, and he is loved by boxing fans around the world.

Vicar loses unfair dismissal case - court rules he is \'employed by God\'
Vicar loses unfair dismissal case - court rules he is 'employed by God'

A vicar has lost his claim for unfair dismissal against his Church of England diocese, as the courts upheld church law that implies he is 'employed by God'.

Inertia gets us nowhere. It\'s time for action on ISIS
Inertia gets us nowhere. It's time for action on ISIS

Don't tune out to the horror of what is happening, writes Heather Tomlinson.

Ten reasons to save sex for marriage
Ten reasons to save sex for marriage

There are a lot of good reasons to wait, writes Heather Tomlinson.

Eight New Year\'s Resolutions for Christians
Eight New Year's Resolutions for Christians

Heather Tomlinson has some ideas for more meaningful resolutions than going on a diet.

Five reasons atheists are wrong about the Gospels
Five reasons atheists are wrong about the Gospels

Heather Tomlinson looks at some of the biggest misconceptions about the writings of the early Church.

God in the manger: why the incarnation matters
God in the manger: why the incarnation matters

The nativity is more than just a nice children's story, it's the very foundation of the Christian faith, writes Heather Tomlinson.

Testimony: How I found faith through the nativity story
Testimony: How I found faith through the nativity story

While watching a nativity play, Felicity Barkus discovered the best Christmas present of all: Jesus.

International response to Syrian refugees \'truly shocking\', says Amnesty
International response to Syrian refugees 'truly shocking', says Amnesty

A report by Amnesty International today strongly criticises the international response to the Syrian refugee crisis, and has called on Western governments to offer more places for people who have been displaced.

Christians should be more humanist says Theos... but humanists don\'t agree
Christians should be more humanist says Theos... but humanists don't agree

The British Humanist Association has called the latest Theos report "provocative" and "aggressive".

Egypt: Imprisoned Christian journalist who converted from Islam goes on hunger strike
Egypt: Imprisoned Christian journalist who converted from Islam goes on hunger strike

A high-profile Christian journalist in Egypt, imprisoned and tortured for converting from the Muslim faith, is reported to have begun a hunger strike in prison.