Opinion

12-year-old Archie deserves a chance at survival
12-year-old Archie deserves a chance at survival

In a caring and humanitarian world, Archie should be given a chance to recover.

Our local leaders need our prayers
Our local leaders need our prayers

A thriving local media and Christians playing an active role in community politics could help support local democracy across the country.

Helping babies and toddlers get to know God
Helping babies and toddlers get to know God

Anna Hawken, of Parenting for Faith, speaks to Christian Today about why parents shouldn't wait to start their children on their faith journey, and what churches can do to support them.

Roe v Wade: taking off the 'culture war' spectacles
Roe v Wade: taking off the 'culture war' spectacles

There is more to doing the "good" that Jesus tells us to do than winning an argument or even a legal battle. Much more.

We shouldn't feel guilty for needing help - and that applies to church leaders too
We shouldn't feel guilty for needing help - and that applies to church leaders too

Admitting our failures, weaknesses and limitations is at the heart of our Christian faith. So why should this apply any less to clergy?

It's time to be brave
It's time to be brave

Some Christians are hiding away from the world as much as possible. Others have assimilated into the culture to the point that they blend right in. To these approaches, there is a brave alternative.

The Global Covid-19 Summit left children off its agenda - the Church should not
The Global Covid-19 Summit left children off its agenda - the Church should not

More than 5 million children have lost a primary or secondary caregiver to Covid-19.

Lessons from Amos and Ezekiel on holiness and hope
Lessons from Amos and Ezekiel on holiness and hope

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster on what lessons her community are learning from the Scripture readings that come straight after Pesach.

The fallout from Hillsong should encourage all churches to do a little soul-searching
The fallout from Hillsong should encourage all churches to do a little soul-searching

I hope that by following the scriptures and taking time to put in effective leadership procedures, we can learn from Hillsong's mistakes.

When healing doesn't happen in a moment
When healing doesn't happen in a moment

Hope Virgo has had to dig deep to recover from anorexia and sexual abuse. She speaks to Christian Today about the long road to healing and how important her relationship with God is to this process.

Pastors, stop trying to be popular
Pastors, stop trying to be popular

Today, the truth is often neglected, watered-down, or avoided altogether in the hope of not offending members and building a large audience.

Franklin Graham is not a 'hate preacher'
Franklin Graham is not a 'hate preacher'

It seems we have reached a place where hate speech is no longer about what is said, but rather who says it.

The UK needs confident Christians
The UK needs confident Christians

A large part of the Church in the UK, and I dare say the West as a whole, seems to be either asleep in the battle, surrendering or afraid of the collateral damage.

Has the Church forgotten about the spiritual lives of our youngest?
Has the Church forgotten about the spiritual lives of our youngest?

Churches have been excellent at providing groups that offer a safe place for families to come and play and have a cuppa. But few of them equip the parents to spiritually nurture their littles ones at home. It's time to do more for this often-forgotten age group.

The fight to control truth in a post-truth world
The fight to control truth in a post-truth world

If you control the Ministry of Truth, then the truth is whatever you want it to be.