Global reflections on a universal sin (Part 1/2). An article by Jennifer Javed Khan, Rebecca Yin Foo, Paul Lewis and Susan Ann Samuel.

“Jesus calls us to live and reflect the Kingdom of God here on earth, working for the protection of all creatures without fatalism or desertion”, says the declaration.

As Christians, we have a kind of ‘dual citizenship’, being in the world but not of it, with a calling to engage with the world, outworking our heavenly identity. By Matt Ceaser.

Let us all metaphorically roll our sleeves up, get a bowl of warm soapy water, get down on our knees adopting an attitude of servanthood, and wash some feet together…. 

Pandemic partnership for health professionals and the church. An article by Ted Lankester.

Where there is love, the words flow.

Death for Ernest Hemingway was a release from the role that life seemed to have assigned to him.

The first Christmas was no fairy tale. Preach the real Christmas, and give real hope.

The battle between good and evil’ flows through the film. This study plan is primarily created to be used with children and young people.

The complementary and transforming ministry of ‘fresh expressions’. An article by Michael Moynagh.

Mercy is more than offering forgiveness, it includes loving-kindness, pity for those who are suffering and being gracious.

Covid-19 might just be an extraordinary interruption that we can attend to, manifesting, as Jesus did, that the rule of God’s love has come on earth as it is heaven.

However safe and self-sufficient we felt, a virus has reminded us of the fragility of life and has brought us face to face with death.

The film, based on Francine Rivers’ novel, is a “retelling of the biblical book of Hosea during the California Gold Rush of 1850”. It will be released spring 2021.

Despite restrictions that reduced the number of guests to only 50, Gustavo and Dalila decided to go ahead with their wedding. 2,000 followed online a ceremony in which they spoke about God’s faithfulness in the midst of difficult times.

Our God is a victorious God. The symbol of evil will be banished.

Churches across the country remember those who died in special worship services with a “message of hope in resurrection and eternal life”.

An interview with psychiatrist Pablo Martinez. “Farewell is the natural gateway to mourning”, he says. “Being deprived of this option is an obstacle that complicates the subsequent process”.

Guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch spoke to Evangelical Focus about his life as a Christian in the context of rock music and the documentary "Loud Krazy Love".

Brian ‘Head’ Welch spoke to Evangelical Focus about his life after a dramatic conversion 15 years ago. The rock guitarist says faith makes a difference in times of coronavirus. “Everything is so fragile in the world, I don’t know how people do it without a strong connection with God”.

In “Loud Krazy Love”, the Korn guitarist speaks about his strong Christian faith, the relationship with his daughter Jennea and the new life after leaving drug addictions behind.

Dave Patty shares about the notion of parenting children on God’s behalf.

As technologically simulated relationships become ever more realistic and superficially convincing, we must be aware of the risk that the simulacrum will exert a seductive appeal to our hearts.

The starting point is always fellowship with the Father. We cannot give what we are not first receiving.

The UK Prime Minister recalls Christians who celebrate Christmas “in secret”. Queen Elisabeth says: “Through His teaching, Jesus Christ shows the world how small steps can overcome divisions”.