Opinion

It's time to be blunt about Andy Stanley and gay Christians
It's time to be blunt about Andy Stanley and gay Christians

I do my best to be sensitive in the language I use, not wanting to drive people away from a life-giving message because of controversial terminology. Yet there are times when being blunt is essential, and now is one of those times.

Some raw reflections on the murderous attack on Israel
Some raw reflections on the murderous attack on Israel

This is the worst massacre of Jews on any single day since the Holocaust. Just that alone is mind-numbing.

For some, terrorism is acceptable
For some, terrorism is acceptable

Gangs of armed men who rampage through villages entering peaceful homes to murder whoever they encounter are terrorists.

The power of words
The power of words

We must always refuse to accept the woke's linguistic tyranny. The problems of the world, and more importantly the problems in our own lives, will be met only when we confront reality.

Poverty is not just about food - there is a deeper need on our doorsteps
Poverty is not just about food - there is a deeper need on our doorsteps

Often, by the time people come to us for support, they have run out of options and are struggling with feelings of shame and stigma.

'God created me with dyslexia - it's a blessing, not a curse'
'God created me with dyslexia - it's a blessing, not a curse'

Christian Today speaks with author and book coach Matt Bird about his experience of growing up with dyslexia, his journey to self- acceptance, and what churches can do to support people with dyslexia or who are neurodiverse.

Sukkot: the festival of in-gathering and joy
Sukkot: the festival of in-gathering and joy

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the significance of the Jewish festival of Sukkot.

According to Artificial Intelligence, this is what Jesus looked like if the Shroud of Turin is authentic
According to Artificial Intelligence, this is what Jesus looked like if the Shroud of Turin is authentic

This recent AI generated image offers a strikingly lifelike depiction of Jesus.

How churches are part of the solution to knife crime
How churches are part of the solution to knife crime

After the heartbreaking death of 15-year-old schoolgirl Elianne Andam, London City Mission's Efrem Buckle speaks to Christian Today about the important role of churches in their communities and how an initiative called Operation Forgiveness is helping young people to choose a different path from violence.

The Rolling Stones: do we find our identity surrendering to ourselves, or others?
The Rolling Stones: do we find our identity surrendering to ourselves, or others?

In a society that teaches us to be Mick Jagger – brilliant as he is – we can live and speak a different truth

On Brand
On Brand

The media which have turned into a lynch mob to destroy Brand refuse to acknowledge that he is the man they created, and the hypersexualised popular culture is one which they continually feed.

Only a 21st century revival can replicate 20th century success
Only a 21st century revival can replicate 20th century success

The ministry of Martyn Lloyd-Jones is still as powerful, relevant, and spiritually refreshing today as it was 50 years ago.

The Marquis de Sade – the progressive prophet?
The Marquis de Sade – the progressive prophet?

In order to understand the times we live in, it is essential that we know where we have come from.

A generation poisoned by porn speaks
A generation poisoned by porn speaks

Finally, more people are admitting that, though it was never harmless, this content now poses a life-altering danger to those who stumble across it—especially children.

Making disciples who make disciples
Making disciples who make disciples

"Making disciples who make disciples" is not merely a slogan; it's a profound approach to living out the Great Commission.

Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones, the 20th century's great and counter-cultural champion of expository preaching
Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones, the 20th century's great and counter-cultural champion of expository preaching

On the 10th anniversary of the Martyn Lloyd-Jones Trust, Greg Jones, CEO of the Trust, looks back on Lloyd-Jones' life, legacy and impact on modern-day Christian leaders.