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

Jumble sales of the apocalypse: Spontaneous prayer

23/02/2018 | Reform

Simon Jenkins on spontaneous prayer

Churches differ from each other in a multitude of ways – whether their clergy dress up or dress down, whether they skip through five-minute sermonettes or endure hour-long blockbusters – but one of the biggest … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘My wise guide is moving to Belgium’

23/02/2018 | Reform

Sheila Maxey finds God does not recognise retirement

Sister D – the wonderful, wise nun who has been my guide for more than 20 years – is moving to new responsibilities in Belgium, although she is well into her 70s. … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: My goals for 2018

26/01/2018 | Reform

This year, God’s in charge

Ah February, the graveyard of New Year’s resolutions. OK, for some it’s pat-on-the-back month. A friend of mine, who before becoming a Christian never made goals for herself, is so proud of hers this year … Read More

I am… an ex-rough sleeper

26/01/2018 | Reform 2

Our columnist describes life as a rough sleeper

After having my own place and starting my own business, I had to move back in with my parents. There was a family bereavement, which had a massive effect. I was very … Read More

Chapter & verse: Micah 3:5-8

26/01/2018 | Reform

Catherine Lewis-Smith on finance and false prophets

A man sat in my office at a little Christian charity, his cheque book open. He asked: ‘Can’t I pay the donation into another bank account?’ It was the spring of 2007 and … Read More