Unearthing hope, seeking justice

28/03/2022 | Reform

Roo Stewart reflects on how hope and justice-seeking go hand in hand

For Christians, the resurrection of Jesus is a living hope that sustains us through the darkest of times and emboldens us to pray and work for a future … Read More

Editorial: Peace in a warring world?

28/03/2022 | Reform

When Richard Nixon won the US election in 1968, the Vietnam war had continued for 13 years. His campaign promised ‘peace with honour’, but as President he failed to bring negotiations with the north Vietnamese to a resolution.

So he … Read More

It’s time to talk: Youth, covid and mental health

28/03/2022 | Reform

In the second of a series of articles looking at factors impacting on mental health, Laurence Wareing explores the impact of Covid on younger people, and asks where they go from here

Stress and anxiety are not intrinsically bad for … Read More

Chapter & verse: Revelation 22: 1-5

28/03/2022 | Reform

Lucy Brierley explores Revelation’s vision of the world to come

We were recently on a car journey when Toby, our six-year-old, quite out of the blue, remarked: ‘I really hope God makes the new earth tomorrow.’ My husband and I … Read More

Reviews April 2022

28/03/2022 | Reform

Sins of the flesh

BenedettaDirected by Paul VerhoevenCertificate 18, 131 minutesReleased 15 April

The Dutch director Paul Verhoeven revels in controversy. In Hollywood, he pushed the boundaries of taste with the violent Robocop in 1987 and the sexually explicit Basic … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘They have a “mini church” once a week in breaktime. They’re eight. It’s unusual’

28/03/2022 | Reform

Paul Kerensa appreciates the interfaith work of eight-year-olds

Recently at my daughter’s school, RE spilled over into the playground. It started with a conversation – my eight-year-old daughter and her friend talking about their religions. ‘I’m a Christian, she’s a … Read More