Opinion

The idol of ministry and how to avoid burning out
David Robertson is fed up of ministry, and says it's time we recognised the dangers of it becoming an idol.

Jesus' stark challenge: YOU give them something to eat!
God's plan for us is spiritual growth, not comfort, writes David Baker.

Transforming Scotland â Lessons for the Whole Church
What does the latest report on faith in Scotland tell us about mission and spiritual health?

If any religion is being persecuted in America, it's Islam
While some Americans fear the persecution of Christians, several high profile events suggest that Muslims are one of several groups who have more to fear in the US.

Welcome to 1984, where religion must have a government-approved stamp
The Government's proposals to combat Islamic extremism are cowardly and dishonest, writes David Robertson.

The faithful Queen: Why the Church of England is lucky to have a believer at its head
In Queen Elizabeth the Church has someone at its head for whom the Christian religion is not another layer of ceremony but a living reality.

Cameron's drone strike in Syria means the death penalty has returned to Britain
Do not execute in our name, says David Robertson.

Assisted dying is 'Pandora's box' that will fundamentally change society - senior Tory MP
Assisted suicide is "understandable but wrong," Liam Fox, a senior Conservative MP, told Christian Today.

No, they aren't cockroaches: How the Church can change the migrant debate
This week, we have seen a change of mood that holds the promise of a more hospitable response to those in need.

Alex Salmond says he prefers 'people of faith'. That's a bit worrying
If, by saying he prefers spending time with people of faith, he really meant that he enjoys being in a 'holy huddle', I think he's missed a big part of Jesus' message.

How do you stay hopeful in the face of overwhelming evil?
Evil is enjoying a renaissance and it's hard not to feel utterly defeated.

If Donald Trump's immigration plan has you down, this may help
While Trump can rally large crowds in the south, latest statistics suggest that American Christians are roughly divided on immigration.

5 reasons I don't want John Piper giving my daughter career advice
Krish Kandiah on why John Piper may have taken complementarianism too far.

Why it's vital that we protect free speech
Pro-lifers must not back down under opposition, writes David Scullion.

Assisted Suicide: Have we forgotten the value of dying well?
Dying well can be an opportunity for focusing on the things that really matter, says Professor John Wyatt.

Ashley Madison: How it reveals the hypocrisy of both the Church and culture
Ashley Madison is a great illustration not only of the fact that one day we will all have to give account for every careless word and sinful action, but also of the falsehood of the promises of this world, writes David Robertson.