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Hope in Northern Ireland: past, present and future
It may seem a strange time to write about ‘hope’ in relation to Northern Ireland. Despite a period of relative stability, in recent months the dominant media narrative has turned much more negative. At the time of writing, the Northern Ireland Assembly has not sat in Stormont for months, and…
Heather Tomlinson
The hopes of 1846 evangelicals for unity have been realised, 170 years on
There were differences on theological topics from infant baptism to slavery. The biggest rift was between the established Anglican churches and those in the Congregational or ‘Free’ churches. That evangelicals within the Anglican and Free churches are broadly unified now is partly due to the hard…
Kim Walker
Nurturing the leaders of the future
This means that bringing hope and good leadership into the public arena is needed now more than ever. From the local community centre to our national parliaments, from the staff room to the boardroom, we need hope-filled Christian public leaders who are living out the kingdom of God in every area…
Kieran Turner
To see the coming kingdom is our hope
The church is God’s chosen instrument to bring change to the world. It is Christ’s body on earth. As an organisation, the Evangelical Alliance exists to serve this church, and we have the privilege of working together to bring the great hope of Christ to the world. I don’t mean the church as an…
Steve Clifford
How God set me free from my eating disorder
I’m 39 years old. I grew up in Belfast. I’m the eldest of three children. I’m married with a daughter and a cat. I like crosswords, but not cryptic ones. I watch too much TV. I’ve been a Christian for more than 20 years. And I’ve a long history of struggles with my mental health: lifethreatening…
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Andy Bannister
He says while sometimes it’s easier for Christians to believe it, we must be careful not to use it as an excuse. There are ‘green shoots’ of church growth everywhere and it’s exciting. But with a PhD in Islam and stories of being ‘demolished’ by Muslims who made him question his confidence in his…
Amaris Cole
The silence of the lambs
Last week Ealing Council voted to introduce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in order to enforce a ‘buffer zone’ around a Marie Stopes abortion clinic. The PSPO was put place to stop a group of Christians (Roman Catholic) who, for more than 20 years, had stood in silent prayer near the…
Dr David Landrum
Risk and relationship: partnering up with the Human Rights Commission in Northern Ireland
Protecting the right to freedom of conscience, thought and religion goes right to the heart of the kind of society that we all want to live in. That is the message from the launch of a joint project by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and the Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland. The…
David Smyth
Ealing Council’s decision to institute a censorship zone is a brazen attack on civil liberties
On Tuesday, 10 April, Ealing Council’s cabinet voted to introduce a ‘safe zone’ outside of the Marie Stopes abortion centre on Mattock Lane. Ealing Council said that it was an “absolutely necessary” move to combat rife “harassment and intimidation” occurring outside the centre. Council leader…
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The plight of knife crime – time to stop and search?
During the spring months, London saw an astronomical increase in knife crime resulting in more than 30 deaths since the beginning of the year and more than 14 during April and May. This by no means considers the numerous amounts of people who have been injured by these crimes. The victims have more…
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5 ways to show love in society today
1. Love your neighbour Jesus was very simple in his response to the strategy on how to love society: to love your neighbour. This love can show itself in a multitude of ways, but it’s probably best to think about what action or reaction is the most loving thing to do to the person who is my…
Roger Sutton
The hallmark of those who follow Jesus
The Talking Jesus research is a major survey conducted by the Barna Group on behalf of the church of England, Hope and the Evangelical Alliance, which explores perceptions of Jesus, Christians and evangelism in the adult population across England. One of the most fascinating findings coming out of…
Ruth Awogbade: transforming how women engage with faith
Featured in mainstream national and international press, she is recognised for her work on faith and issues for women of her generation. Under the banner 'Faith-Feminism-Fashion' she runs Magnify magazine and regular Magnify events. We found out what inspires her transformation work. You are known…
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The last word: Developing resilience
It has been a wonderful privilege over the years to become close friends with some amazing men and women of God. I have made it a habit to observe their lives and learn as much as I possibly can. I not only study how they go about their work or ministry, but how they conduct themselves behind the…
The kingdom of the Father’s love
Perhaps the most basic but clearest description of what the kingdom means comes from pastor and author John Piper on his website Desiring God:
