All Bible articles – Page 4
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ArticleHagar: Trafficking and sex slavery
Elaine Storkey looks at the story of this biblical character and highlights what we can learn from her life
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ArticleStrange wisdom for 2022?
Elaine Storkey gives us four lessons from the perplexing book of Ecclesiastes
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ArticleLaughing children, hot chocolate and a snoring dog on a lazy Sunday afternoon…
Maxine Hallett reflects on her journey towards God, and the sanctuary she now calls home
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ArticleYou can thrive during menopause!
Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé rounds off our special three-part series on the menopause
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ArticleHome is...a place to belong
Elaine Storkey unpacks what the Bible says about the significance of our homes
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Opinion‘I have come to think that patriarchy is inherently violent’
Veronica Zundel questions why the Bible is so full of strong, decisive women if we were created to be subservient under a complementarian system she claims was originally introduced to get women back into the home
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Opinion‘Sadly, bullying seems to be part of our human journey’
Kate Neal says the growth of social media seems to have created a society in which bullying is more prevalent than ever before, with devastating and even life-altering effects
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Article‘We play a significant role in far too many wars’
Elaine Storkey reminds us of that we should seek the peace that Jesus gives, for all of us
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ArticleWho interprets history?
Elaine Storkey shows us why history is vital, through the story of Stephen
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ArticleClues from the past
Maxine Hallett grew up not going to church but, looking back at her family history, is inspired by her great grandfather
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OpinionAs darkness threatens Afghanistan, how can we pray?
Clare Blake explores how we can pray for the people of Afghanistan as they face a grim future under the Taliban, with special insight from an Afghan believer
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OpinionHas Love Island been redeemed?
Love Island may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but as the latest series finishes, Sarah Carter reflects on her belief that when women like Kaz and Liberty have each other’s backs, there’s no limit to what they can achieve
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Article‘As God’s daughter I know that I am a work in progress’
‘As God’s daughter I know that I am a work in progress’’God has helped me embrace the identity of the person he knew from the moment he created me’Maxine Hallett shares how she found her identity in Christ, and how she prays her children will too
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Article'Christian identity is always linked with Jesus’ identity’
Elaine Storkey explains that our security lies in our relationship with the God who made us and knows us
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OpinionStruggling with my faith
Maxine Hallett shares honestly about her recent dark moods, which she has discovered are due to the menopause, and how they have made her feel far from God.
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OpinionCommunity and creation
Margot R Hodson, director of theology and education at the John Ray Initiative, shares how their village grew community at the same time as caring for creation
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OpinionPraising through the pain
Songwriter and worship leader Sarah Téibo shares candidly how hard it can be to worship in the most excruciating moments of life – and yet encourages us all to do so.
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OpinionOn the ground in Israel
Elizabeth Atteih is based in Haifa, where her husband is pastor of their church. Here she describes what life was like during the latest escalation of the conflict between Israel and Palestine – and how she feels about the current cease fire.
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OpinionShame and the Church
Have you ever felt like you don’t quite fit in at church or that somehow you are inadequate? Dr Sally Nash has done research into people’s experiences of shame within churches. She shares her findings here with Premier’s Maria Rodrigues.
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OpinionWhat the minor prophets can teach us about suffering
Where do you turn to when you’re struggling? Chances are that you don’t turn to the books of the minor prophets in the Bible, but author Debbie Duncan shared with Premier’s Maria Rodrigues why these books are full of gems that are helpful for life in the 21st century.
