Opinion
Faith in the historical Jesus
This Christmas may we all know that the Christ is history and that the Christ is Emmanuel, God with us.
When Christmas was banned
The biggest direct challenge that the celebration of Christmas has ever faced in Britain occurred in the 1640s and 1650s. And it occurred at the hands of believers who passionately believed that their conflict with it represented the will of God in purifying the church and nation.
How sacred music enchants the secular world
We may notice it more at Christmastime or at the movies, but sacred choral music has the power to move all of us, religious or secular, just about any time.
God in the chaos
Our Saviour arrived in chaos. And guess what, he's still showing up in yours.
Mary's Magnificat: the wait is over
Today, we do not wait for the Messiah to bring salvation. We wait for the Messiah to return, when He will reveal Himself fully as King and restorer of all creation.
An Advent miracle: can we put ourselves in Joseph's sandals and trust in God against the odds?
For Joseph, there was no human solution to the problem, so God stepped in to create one.
Everything that's wrong with Scotland's new gender recognition law
In this Brave New Scotland, to suggest that a teenage girl who is struggling with gender identity disorder should seek psychiatric help is a hate crime; to chop off her breasts is an act of love.
Helping people find food, hope and faith during the cost of living crisis
The Message Trust's community groceries aren't just helping people practically. They're also offering people life skills, friendship and the chance to discover the ultimate source of hope - Jesus.
Archbishop's silence on same-sex 'marriage' is weak leadership
If the Archbishop really cared about uniting the church, he would unite it around Scripture by speaking truth.
A new book brings Christians and Jews closer together
As the Jewish community commences the festival of Chanukah on Sunday night, the 8-day festival of the miracle of the lights (and don't forget to listen to the Classic FM Chanukah musical celebration programme on Boxing Day, 9.00 pm), it might seem apt to celebrate a new book which aims to bring Christians and Jews closer together.
In praise of a quieter Christmas
Special, quieter, services at this time of year can give many people the chance to reflect and bring their grief, their worries and concerns to Jesus.
How the Church is helping to build a lasting peace in Burundi
Désiré Majambere, Tearfund's Country Director for Burundi, speaks to Christian Today about why the Church is so important to the country's prospects for a lasting peace and what he's learned through years of painstaking work building relationships, supporting dialogue, and fostering reconciliation.
Times might be difficult, but isn't that when we see the very best of the Church?
A social response and being the hands and feet of Jesus to our nation during challenging times seems to be what we do best.
How are you feeling as Christmas approaches?
This year many people will not be focused on the glitter and magic of the Christmas season, instead they will be worrying about how they are going to buy presents for their children, how they will be able to afford to cook Christmas dinner, and how they will heat their homes.
Church of England bishops head for showdown on marriage for same-sex couples
In the next few months, the Church of England's long-running debate on marriage for same-sex couples may come to a head.
The Supreme Court case showing if Christians have free speech too
On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in 303 Creative v. Elenis, a case with significant implications for the future of conscience rights and free speech.