Opinion
Who is the Valentine behind Valentine's Day?
The day associated with love and romance has Christian roots but they are something of a puzzle.
Is the CofE's net-zero carbon target just adding to the burden of struggling parishes?
Comments in the Church of England General Synod last week reveal the depth of frustration with the hierarchy in many small, struggling churches "far from Westminster".
Racial Justice Sunday: both the Church and the government need to do more
On Sunday 13th February, the church will mark Racial Justice Sunday. While many will enthusiastically commemorate a day set aside to remember that justice is for everyone no matter their place of origin or heritage, some will be asking why?
The long road to justice for Raymond Koh
Susanna Koh, the wife of kidnapped Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh, speaks to Christian Today about why her husband might have been targeted in this way and why she will never give up her fight for justice.
Alister McGrath on the limits of science and atheism
Science may raise these questions, but it can't answer them, says Oxford Professor Alister McGrath.
Why we're no longer talking about short-term mission
Operation Mobilisation (OM) explains why it has recently decided to rename its short-term mission trips.
Age controls on online pornography is fantastic news
We thank God for all those who've taken up this cause and helped persuade the Government to re-introduce age checks. Now, the work begins to ensure age check controls are implemented as soon as possible.
The Joe Rogan experience will soon be the Church's experience
Are we prepared to speak the truth (in love) even when the cost of doing so will be our own cancellation?
Queen Elizabeth II and five great Jewish women from the Hebrew Bible who served their people in love
The queenly estate, as depicted in the Hebrew Bible, is not about high birth, but about character, writes Jewish academic Irene Lancaster.
Courage in adversity: learning from Alexander Hamilton this Lent
Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin speaks to Christian Today about her new Lent book inspired by "Hamilton" and why there is so much about the man behind the musical that resonates with her.
Polycarp, the bishop who was grateful to be a martyr
In Polycarp's martyrdom we see a courageous submission to God's will, a defiant refusal to compromise and, above all, a radiant acceptance of death
Facing up to the challenge of asking for help with debt
Isn't it funny that most of us are only too willing to offer our expertise to others, or to help those in need, yet when it comes to asking for help for ourselves it's a whole different scenario?
From homelessness to hope
Seyi Obakin OBE, CEO of Centrepoint, speaks to Christian Today about his work with homeless young people, the pressures of the pandemic and how his Christian faith inspires him through thick and thin.
Transgender ideology and the rise of the thought police
In today's Britain police are being sent out to assess whether a thought crime has been committed.
On ecclesiastical polygamy
Evangelist J John on why he is greatly troubled by divided church loyalty.
Transgender surgeries and the weight of reality
In this cultural moment, faithfulness to Christ involves not just preaching how men and women can be saved but that men and women exist.