Christian activist: Forgive us our trespasses

28/04/2014 | Reform

Justin Whelan reports on a prayer-trespass

If you honestly thought your government was perpetrating evil, how far would you be willing to go to stop them? We often look back to Nazi Germany, or apartheid South Africa, and ask why more … Read More

Chapter & verse: 2 Corinthians 5: 14-21

28/04/2014 | Reform 1

How does the death and resurrection of Jesus save us? And how does it shape Church life/give it Christian distinctiveness? Paul’s answer is “reconciliation!” That is his term for the ways in which God overcomes all the hostility and brokenness … Read More

Niall Cooper: What makes a good society?

28/04/2014 | Reform

What it means to be a “good society” is a fundamental question for all of us. What values underpin a good society? And what can we do as individuals, churches and wider communities to put it into practice locally?

Over … Read More

On the pilgrim way: Experiencing helplessness

28/04/2014 | Reform

Spring seems particularly beautiful this year – masses of daffodils and magnolia to lift the spirits. But, the weeds are also flourishing, and, following minor surgery on a foot, I cannot wear a shoe to get into the garden. I … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Angels and awkward handshakes

27/03/2014 | Reform

Having decided to move on from atheism, Commitment-Phobe 
is touring churches of all denominations to see if she can find God

It has been six months, and I am frustrated. I knew this journey wasn’t going to be easy, but … Read More

A letter from… Yemen

27/03/2014 | Reform

Surviving in a Yemeni prison

My name is Hafsah. I’m 27 years old. I’m currently imprisoned in Central Prison Hodeidah, Yemen. In five months I will be released, and I feel so happy to know I will be free again. … Read More