God’s country: Rural challenges

02/09/2013 | Reform

Rural churches face special problems. Jerry Marshall reports on three who found innovative solutions

We live in challenging times. The global financial crisis revealed the fragility of our economy and there is growing pressure on our environment and security. Meanwhile, … Read More

A good question: What is the Bible for?

02/09/2013 | Reform

Each month we ask one question, and get four answers. This month: What is the Bible for?

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These are extracts from the September 2013 edition of  Reform

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Jenn Ashworth interview: Eternal family

02/09/2013 | Reform

The novelist Jenn Ashworth talks to Stephen Tomkins about Mormons and memories

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints – better known as Mormons – seems a mysterious group to outsiders. Best known for their pairs of besuited … Read More

A letter from… Nigeria

02/09/2013 | Reform

Sister Rita Schwarzenberger talks about her charity work in Nigeria

As I write, it is coming to the end of the dry, dusty season; humidity is building up, ensuring that the flowering trees such as flame of the forest, bougainvillea … Read More

Christian activist: Combatting Trident

02/09/2013 | Reform

Joanna Frew describes a peaceful protest against nuclear weapons

As we lay there in the sun, surrounded by lush green hedgerows and listening to birdsong, it was hard to keep in mind that behind us, the final assembly of some … Read More

Chapter & verse: Luke 15: 1-2

02/09/2013 | Reform

‘By this time, a lot of men and women of doubtful reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased; not at all pleased. They growled: “He takes in sinners and eats meals with … Read More