Opinion

Sucked into the comparison trap?
Sucked into the comparison trap?

The time we spend comparing ourselves is time lost in living our own lives – hours and hours of stolen joy.

Can Christians learn anything from the 'forgotten' revival?
Can Christians learn anything from the 'forgotten' revival?

When Queen Victoria was on the throne and the American Civil War was raging, a Christian revival took place in an English town, north of London.

Away from the chaos of Westminster, most MPs are trying to get on with serving their constituents
Away from the chaos of Westminster, most MPs are trying to get on with serving their constituents

As we long for wise and stable government, let's remember the ongoing support and commitment that most local MPs continue to devote to their local communities – including some of those you least agree with.

The humble Sukkah, symbol of the Jerusalem Temple in our fallen world
The humble Sukkah, symbol of the Jerusalem Temple in our fallen world

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the major Jewish festival of Sukkot and what it has to do with tents and 'clouds of glory'.

Why struggling churches should merge with healthy churches
Why struggling churches should merge with healthy churches

It is no longer news that thousands of churches are closing on an annual basis around the globe. If this trend is not stopped, many believers are in danger of losing the spiritual lifeline that churches offer.

As the government reviews its school trans guidance, the Church of England should do the same
As the government reviews its school trans guidance, the Church of England should do the same

Schools have also become a battleground for ideologues and campaigners who wish to impose their claims on others through shame and naked threats.

Tough on hate speech may soon mean tough on any speech
Tough on hate speech may soon mean tough on any speech

It is easy to see how tougher hate speech laws could be used against orthodox Christian views on marriage, sexuality and gender.

How can teens build their faith in Jesus?
How can teens build their faith in Jesus?

Young Christians need a community of like-minded peers. Without it, a vicious cycle can emerge, with the lack of youth in church leading to more leaving.

Even Christians who are Democrats are abandoning the Social Gospel
Even Christians who are Democrats are abandoning the Social Gospel

Survey data show that church attendance, not party, is more likely to determine how Christians view the kingdom.

Growing pains for Arab evangelical Christians in the Middle East
Growing pains for Arab evangelical Christians in the Middle East

Pressure from Arab governments and other Christian groups has only contributed to evangelicals' cooperation in the region.

How can we revitalise our Christian youth?
How can we revitalise our Christian youth?

Young Christians are finding themselves in an increasingly secular society, with many feeling unable to talk about their faith in public.

Economic meltdown and some wise words from Micah
Economic meltdown and some wise words from Micah

We need to be praying for great wisdom for our government to understand their stewardship responsibility and to put this into practice by acting justly, loving mercy and walking humbly through this crisis.

Why Christians are joining the Mahsa Amini protests
Why Christians are joining the Mahsa Amini protests

Mansour Borji, Advocacy Director at Article 18, speaks to Christian Today about why Mahsa Amini's death has provoked so much anger and whether this might become a turning point for Iran.

New York Times admits that hundreds of \'top surgeries\' are being performed on children
New York Times admits that hundreds of 'top surgeries' are being performed on children

The ink barely had dried on the old narrative, and now we've slid on down the slippery slope to the new one.

How the British monarchy reflects the love of Christ for his Church
How the British monarchy reflects the love of Christ for his Church

If there is one thing I admired about Queen Elizabeth II during her reign it was her devotion to service of her country at the expense of herself.

What it really means to love and be loved
What it really means to love and be loved

Jonny Gumbel speaks to Christian Today about his new book, 'Loved', and the unexpected lessons he's learned about what it really means to love and be loved by God.