Opinion
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This pandemic has reminded us of what women are truly capable of
What has struck me the most during this pandemic has not been the suffering, although that has been great, it has been the resilience and strength many women have shown in the midst of trials, writes Catherine Adenrele Runsewe.
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Cultural Christianity is not the same as faith in Christ
We shouldn't want people to tick 'Christian' on the census if it merely points to cultural identity rather than a real faith in Christ, writes Tim Farron.
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What does 'love your neighbour' look like in practice?
"Love your neighbour" is a well-known saying of course but our communities would be very much happier and healthier if we allowed it to shape the way we relate to each other.
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Reflections from a Christian care home in the valley of the shadow of death
Jonathan Dorrington, Business Manager at Finborough Court care home, looks back on a year of shock and sorrow, but also faith and hope in Jesus.
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During the pandemic, people have been trapped by more than just the four walls of their home
Whatever your experience of the last 12 months, I don't imagine it lined up with your hopes and dreams for 2020.
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What drives people to reject their own gender?
Walt Heyer, who spent eight years living as a woman before transitioning back, talks to Christian Today about the root of transgenderism and why he thinks medical transition and an affirming approach are not the solution.
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What we need to do in the post-Covid world
In some ways, the future appears grim. But there is another way to look at our situation.
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How a little woman from London was used by God in extraordinary ways in China
Gladys Aylward overcame huge obstacles to become one of the most fruitful and respected missionaries to China. There is much we can learn from her today.
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Why are we so reluctant to pick up the phone and call people?
Over the last few months I have become aware of a strange phenomenon which has been a consequence of lockdown and the disruption of normal social behaviours. This is a reticence to take the first step and to call people to keep in touch.
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The UK should be leading the way on nuclear disarmament, not increasing its stockpile
How will the UK be able to argue that other states should be honouring international obligations when we will have embarked upon a process of dishonouring ours?
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How claims of 'hurt' and 'harm' are being used to limit our freedom
Surely we are all against harm and want to listen to the victims? Surely people should not be free to harm other people? But if we take a deeper look and think about this for a moment, the problems become obvious.
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The power of words
People want to speak 'their truth', but the way we speak is also important.