Guilt is just a pale copy of repentance, but it brings no comfort.

A lot of churches own a building which lies empty for most of the week. This is madness, why not use your real estate to make friends with your community?

Notwithstanding our departure from the EU, we are still Europeans by culture, history and geography. How might such solidarities be strengthened?

Politicians and business people all over the world have a high interest in the issue of “reconciliation”, says the director of RZIM. “People need to see that there is a distinct, unique and vital contribution that is made through the Gospel”.

The greatest desire of God is to have a deep relationship with us, His children.

What’s the point of doing if it isn’t doing what we do for other people and with other people?

Glynn Harrison explains how pornography draws us into addictive behaviours, and needs be tackled in the context of a more positive - truly biblical - vision for developing a healthy sexuality.

The need to shut down once a week.

Adrián Gurpegui shares about what he learned with his son. “It is difficult for them to relate to others, but that does not mean that they want to be alone”.

Like housing, social welfare provision is not just a financial problem; there are social and relational aspects to consider too.

The BBC broadcasts a documentary on polyamory, the “rejection of monogamy in favour of a fluid approach to relationships”.

Eight in ten say parents should have access to the content of Relationships and Sex Education classes before it is taught in schools. “The role of the state should be limited”, the EAUK says.

Counsellor Ed Welch speaks about the impact of praying together.

The creation of human-robots can easily become an attempt not only to meet practical needs, but emotional needs too.

We do not want our churches to merely  include people with disabilities, we want them to be places where people with disabilities feel they belong.

Possession is less demanding than belonging, but it raises anxiety nonetheless to an aging person.

Dave Patty encourages parents and leaders to have ongoing conversations with teenagers, because “young people are under tremendous pressure”.

There is always much more going on in the heavenly realms than we are aware of here on earth.

About 70 people from European countries met at the Younger Leaders Gen gathering in Hungary (19-22 October) to discuss the challenges of the church in the continent and build partnerships. Photos: Evi Rodemann and Jari Sippola.

We sometimes receive strong criticism from evangelical Christians over our friendly interaction with senior Roman Catholic leaders. A response by Thomas Schirrmacher and Thomas K. Johnson.

More than 350 attended the first Wales Leadership Forum conference. Chris Street: “Current generations know very little or nothing about the Bible and who Jesus is”.

Riot police used violence to prevent the vote from happening in Barcelona and other cities. Catalan President Puigdemont asks “Europe to get involved” and says he could declare unilateral independence in the next few days.

The Catalonia independence debate in Spain can easily be reduced to a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ question with the answer splitting families and faith communities. How could Christians respond to such a situation?

The German Evangelical Alliance issues a guide for the national election and encourages churches to “seek direct dialogue” with candidates.

German Christian ministry Gospel Tribe reaches out to young tourists through worship services, prayer and personal testimonies. “Jesus would have been here, He cared about people”.