Chapter & verse: John 20:1-18

27/03/2018 | Reform

Rosalind Selby on Mary’s moment of revelation

Many who read or listen to John 20 this Easter will have suffered a bereavement. Some of those bereavements may have been faith-challenging, tragic losses. A young person, a horrific accident, a violent … Read More

Jumble sales of the apocalypse: The curious history of the Creed

27/03/2018 | Reform

Simon Jenkins tells the curious history of the Creed

Every Sunday morning after the sermon, congregations in many churches get the chance to answer back. As the preacher sinks exhausted into his or her pew, congregants stand and turn their … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘I find it hard to receive’

27/03/2018 | Reform

Sheila Maxey feels uneasiness over money

We are lucky – or should I say ‘blessed’ – to have plenty of money. So, when my Kindle died last week, in the middle of a gripping thriller, it was a nuisance – … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Tackling the Bible

23/02/2018 | Reform

I’ve discovered some worrying parts of the Bible

I have been a Christian for just over three years and I still have not read all the Bible, but rather a scrapbook version – some of the letters, the Gospels, some … Read More

I am… a former porn addict

23/02/2018 | Reform 1

Virginia Nicholls tells her story of overcoming porn addiction

Shame is a feeling that sticks to you like glue. It is hard to pick off. When you do try to pick it off, it can leave marks behind. It can … Read More

Chapter & verse: Mark 14 and 15

23/02/2018 | Reform

John Proctor on Mark’s passion

Lent. Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem. Holy Week. Stations of the Cross. This is a strange and solemn season, telling of a topsy-turvy world and an upside-down kingdom. As the promise of spring starts to lighten … Read More