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OpinionThe Lindsay Clancy mistrial has divided America – but what does it reveal about motherhood and faith?
Hope Bonarcher explores the deeply divisive Lindsay Clancy case and what it reveals about our society’s understanding of motherhood, mental illness and responsibility. As the case raises disturbing questions about motherhood, mental health and the sanctity of life, she asks what the Gospel has to say to a culture desperately in need of hope and light.
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OpinionLudwig gives us the answers in an hour – so why does God sometimes make us wait years for justice?
Sophie Sanders reflects on our love of cosy crime and its reassuring promise that truth will prevail and justice will be swiftly served. But, as someone who has experienced the painful reality of a lengthy criminal justice process, she asks what it means to trust God when earthly justice is painfully slow – or seems absent altogether.
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OpinionTragic events at Big Church Festival: Where is God in the unexpected?
Writer Joy Roxborough reflects on the tragic events that brought this year’s Big Church Festival to an abrupt end – and the questions that arise when plans we believed God was part of suddenly fall apart. Drawing on her own experience of having to abandon a long-held career dream, Joy explores how we can hold on to God when life doesn’t turn out as we expected.
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OpinionThe Swiss tourist who crossed the line: What Christians need to know before visiting a Muslim country
After a Swiss tourist was jailed for disrespecting a sacred religious holiday in Bali, author Becky Hunter-Kelm reflects on what it means to travel as a Christian. She argues that when we visit another country, we have a responsibility to respect its people, customs and faith practices.
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OpinionThe faith, grit and generosity behind Dolly Parton’s rhinestone life
Jenny Sanders reflects on the Christian faith, remarkable generosity and sharp business mind behind the much-loved singer’s glittering public persona – and asks what we can learn from the legacy she leaves behind.
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OpinionHarry and Meghan are coming home – but what does home really mean?
As Harry and Meghan prepare to return to the UK, writer Alex Noel asks what it really means to come home – and whether we can ever truly belong again after we’ve left.
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OpinionAfter Japan’s latest earthquake, where is God? Finding hope in the midst of disaster
As communities across Japan begin the long road to recovery following last week’s devastating earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, many are asking where God can be found in the midst of such tragedy. Drawing on her experience serving in Japan after previous earthquakes, Rachel Mataraki reflects on how the Church can become a powerful sign of God’s presence long after the news cameras have gone.
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OpinionBritain has a new Prime Minister: who is Andy Burnham – and how can Christians pray for him?
Jemimah Wright explores the background, beliefs and family life of Britain’s new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, she says the Bible gives a surprisingly simple response to a change in government: pray.
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OpinionCan Christians cheer for England without compromise? Why I’m proud to be ‘blinglish’
Writer Emma Lindsey reflects on what it means to support England as a Black British Christian. As the Women’s World Cup sparks conversations about identity and belonging, she explains why she’s reclaiming both her faith and her flag.
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OpinionCan faith survive fame? The painful story behind Jelly Roll and Bunny XO’s split
Hope Bonarcher reflects on the reported divorce of country star Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunny XO, exploring what their journey reveals about brokenness, redemption and the realities of following Jesus. Rather than focusing on celebrity gossip, she argues that their story is a reminder that no marriage is immune to struggle, and that our hope must ultimately rest in Christ, not happy endings.
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Opinion‘I found a Bible beneath the rubble’: Finding hope after Venezuela’s devastating earthquake
Danielle Finch reflects on the heartbreaking devastation caused by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela while highlighting remarkable stories of faith emerging from the rubble. As Christians wrestle with the question of suffering, she reminds us that God’s presence and hope can still be found in the darkest of circumstances.
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OpinionWhat Princess Catherine’s Three Peaks triumph teaches us about faith and purpose
Jenny Sanders reflects on Princess Catherine’s remarkable Three Peaks Challenge and why it offers far more than an inspiring story of resilience after cancer. As England chased goals on the football pitch, Sanders explores what Catherine’s achievement can teach Christians about setting faith-filled goals that are truly worth pursuing.
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OpinionIn Sarah Taylor’s appointment, England Men’s Cricket have brought welcome encouragement to ordinary women – whatever our field!
Sharmila Meadows explores how Sarah Taylor’s groundbreaking appointment to England Men’s Cricket speaks far beyond sport, offering encouragement to women stepping into challenging and unfamiliar spaces. Drawing on the stories of biblical women including Esther, Ruth, Deborah and Mary Magdalene, she examines what faith, courage and obedience can look like in a man’s world.
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OpinionBible beliefs on trial? The unexpected twist in Dr. Räsänen’s case
Former BBC reporter, Ann-Louise Graham, raises a timely question about freedom of expression in an age of shifting legal boundaries. Could what we publish today one day be judged under laws that do not yet exist?
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Opinion'A moral turning point for Christian women at work?' Why the Employment Rights Act 2025 could transform millions of lives
According to Ann-Louise Graham, new workplace reforms could significantly improve security, leave rights, and health support for women.
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OpinionLiving between fear and faith in Dubai
Due to current information-sharing restrictions and necessary security precautions, this article is shared anonymously. It offers a deeply personal reflection on living through uncertainty in the UAE, navigating challenge and hope while holding onto a sense of purpose and trust in God during an unpredictable time.
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OpinionA cry for freedom from Iran
Iranian Christian, Attieh Fard shares the anguish and hope surrounding Iran’s uprising, calling for urgent action and solidarity with those fighting for freedom.
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OpinionFaithful in the small things: from plumbing to parliament
When Hannah Spencer of the Green Party traded pipe wrenches for a seat in Westminster, it made headlines, but it also echoed a deeper biblical pattern. Writer, Alex Noel explores how God often uses the hidden faithfulness of ordinary work as preparation for extraordinary callings.
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OpinionWhat the BAFTA debate has taught me as a Black Christian living with mild Tourette’s
In the wake of controversy at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, writer Tabby Kibugi reflects on what it means to stand at the intersection of racial justice and disability as a Black Christian living with mild Tourette’s Syndrome. Drawing on her own experience, she challenges believers to resist ranking suffering and instead embody a Christ-centred compassion big enough to hold both justice and mercy at once.
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OpinionA question of conscience in the RE classroom
Writer Becky Hunter Kelm reflects on the first Northern Ireland primary teacher in a decade to withdraw from teaching Religious Education, using a conscience clause within the Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986. She considers what the decision means for how RE is taught in today’s schools.
