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The gifts of Christmas

Sheila Walsh Wed 13 Dec 2023 10:03 GMT

It's so easy to miss the greatest gift of all, the one that was laid right at our feet, the one we so desperately need.

'I thought my life was ending' - two widowers share about grief and bereavement

Pilgrims' Friend Society | Mon 11 Dec 2023 10:15 GMT

Alan and Eric share their experience of losing their wives.
The tension and hope of Advent

Tim Farron | Sat 9 Dec 2023 9:39 GMT

How do we reconcile the fact of Jesus' birth and the promise of restoration, with the brokenness all around us?
Finding God in life's busyness

Anita Laryea | Sat 9 Dec 2023 8:58 GMT

Christian Today spoke with Katharine Hill to hear about what inspired her to write her new book, Born Free, and how we can meet God in the busyness of life.
What's in a candle?

Irene Lancaster | Thu 7 Dec 2023 7:14 GMT

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Chanukah and the symbolism of the candle.
We can't do everything but we can do something

Jo Trickey | Wed 6 Dec 2023 11:51 GMT

In the midst of my sense of powerlessness I remember that as a Christian I believe in a God who can do the impossible, and so I can use my prayers and my position to work for change.
The good pastors are under siege

Kelly Williams | Tue 5 Dec 2023 15:09 GMT

In my almost three decades of pastoring, these last five years, during and after Covid, have been the most difficult.
Why we need more Anjus in this world

Peter Waddup | Sun 3 Dec 2023 8:19 GMT

Anju's story is one of resilience, hope and possibility. And like so many who have walked in her shoes, she is someone who wants to pay forward the kindness she received.
Synod's refusal to back brave bid for legal clarity doesn't bode well for due process

Julian Mann | Fri 1 Dec 2023 16:04 GMT

A General Synod member's brave bid at November's meeting to get legal clarity on services of blessing for same-sex couples has revealed the reluctance of elected clergy and laity to hold the Church of England's bishops to account.
Doctrines and dogmas: the West's dilemma

Rume Kpadamrophe | Fri 1 Dec 2023 13:34 GMT

If the West is to be saved from its self-inflicted demise, I believe the church has a crucial role to play.
Leasehold reforms may help to ease housing crisis

Tim Yearsley | Thu 30 Nov 2023 7:01 GMT

Michael Gove says his bill for leasehold reform will be a step towards easing the burden on landlords and homeowners alike, clarifying estate fees and removing the need for many people to pay unreasonable ground rents.
A farewell to David Pytches

J John | Fri 24 Nov 2023 13:51 GMT

With his passing to glory, the church has lost a great man.
From darkness to light: thoughts on Genesis and Jacob

Irene Lancaster | Wed 22 Nov 2023 7:38 GMT

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the meaning of darkness in Genesis and why there is always hope no matter how dark things get.