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What do you do when the hero of the story is also a villain?
Were he anyone else, Ford would have received praise, perhaps seen his face on the cover of the newspapers – maybe he would even have received a medal, and that would have been it. But it’s a little more difficult to know how to react to someone who confessed to murdering a 21-year-old woman with…
Abi Jarvis
Psalm 131
Sometimes it’s not so much what is said, but the tone with which it is delivered that reveals a person’s character. Throughout this election campaign, the electorate has rightly focussed both on policies and on tone in deciding who gets their vote. Conversely, political candidates have had to tread…
Voting for the voiceless
The Bible commands us to “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute” (Proverbs 31:8). As we prepare to cast our vote we should remember these groups in particular.
John Coleby
Responding to the Circular Economy Bill
Until the 19th December next week, everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to contribute to the Scottish Government’s consultation on their proposed Circular Economy Bill. The Scottish Government’s Consultation Hub is accessible and makes it possible for individuals, churches or charities to…
Chris Ringland
Psalm 132
The cultural narrative that surrounds us is continually encouraging us to pursue our individual concerns and place ourselves at the heart of our world and our story. Apple has given us the iPhone, the iPad and iTunes, Burger King tells us to “Have it our way,” and ‘the selfie’ has become emblematic…
Psalm 133
Unity is hard to dislike – at least in theory. And so the first verse of this Psalm is a popular one: “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.” But it’s an odd verse to read just after an election. While in our democracy there’s a lot that unites us, an election is…
Hope does not disappoint – the way forward after the election
The Evangelical Alliance has called the UK to believe for a hopeful future following the outcome of the General Election which returned a majority Conservative government.In a statement responding to the election outcome, Gavin Calver, CEO, said: “I am hopeful for the future of the United Kingdom…
Peter Lynas becomes Evangelical Alliance UK director
The Evangelical Alliance has appointed Peter Lynas as its UK director. In this role he will work alongside new CEO Gavin Calver, championing the voice of evangelicals to the media and across the four nations, while bringing leadership to the core areas of advocacy, mission and unity within the…
T'is the season to be...
Stress over the many social engagements, large family get-togethers which trigger debate and disconnection, sitting alone at home, or grieving the loss of a loved one – these struggles are pertinent throughout the year, but the messaging around Christmas as a joy-filled and family-oriented season…
Christine Uhlig
Another wave of funding from Allchurches Trust
St Margaret’s Church in Aspley, Nottingham, will benefit from a £7,000 grant to develop its ‘Bee family’ programme – an after-school community group aimed at young families who live in the local estates around the church. The aim of the group is to provide hot meals to help tackle local food…
Emma Smith
New decade, renewed conviction
Radio call ins reflected on all that had happened and all that had changed. You may have seen the clip from Tomorrow’s World in 1989 speculating on what the home of 2020 would be like. Some aspects were remarkably prescient, the suggestion that you would be able to walk into a room and say what…
Danny Webster
Being Human
I was travelling recently on a train and got into conversation with a fellow commuter. Life had been tough, and he shared with me stories of family breakdowns and strained relationships. As we chatted, he made a comment about the challenges of ‘being human’ with all life throws at us. I was struck…
Peter Lynas & Jo Frost
We rock for Jesus
Taking inspiration from the bleak atmosphere and factory sounds around them and the tough drudge of daily life, these young, working-class musicians capitalised on the sound of rock ‘n’ roll and began adding darker, more eerie melodies to their songs. Cranking up the volume, this new genre tingled…
Matt McKay
Relationships Education in primary schools
These documents provide guidance and advice relating to Relationships Education at primary schoolGiven the new Relationship (and Sex) Education subject explores what it means to be human and what it means to be a person in community, parents have an opportunity, whichever type of school their child…
Agents of lasting change
On the eastern coast of Mozambique, it was the city worst hit by ferocious winds that went on to rip through Malawi and Zimbabwe last March. The damage was evident in every street, in every community. I met countless people who had lost relatives and had their homes destroyed. Their stories, each…
Carey Ellis
