Chapter & verse: Job 28

30/06/2017 | Reform

John Proctor on mining for wisdom

At a village chapel service in the Pennines, the local minister mentioned mining. Old shafts lie in the hills, and, at one time, a good deal of valuable metal came out of that ground. … Read More

Jumble sales of the apocalypse: Apocalyptic baddies

30/06/2017 | Reform

Simon Jenkins wrestles with apocalyptic baddies

If purgatory gives its inmates time off for reunion get togethers, then one party would easily scoop the prize for the hereafter’s most eccentric celebrity guest list. Among the partygoers would be Putin and … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘I find myself unreasonably angry’

30/06/2017 | Reform

Sheila Maxey on dealing with unhelpful anger

Sometimes I just long to be allowed to withdraw from all the clamour and suffering of the world – and I find myself unreasonably angry with those who force me to pay attention … Read More

A letter from… Tuvalu

26/05/2017 | Reform

Tafue Molu Lusama reports from Tuvalu, in the South Pacific

Tuvalu is among the most vulnerable countries in the world to climate change and rises in sea level. We struggle to live from day to day. It is so hard … Read More

Chapter & verse: Matthew 4:12-23

26/05/2017 | Reform

Francis Brienen on the first people called to discipleship

The history of our faith is full of people who have chosen a costly path. From Martin Luther to Mother Teresa, from Dietrich Bonhoeffer to the city banker who becomes an … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Directing worship

26/05/2017 | Reform

Spiritual stage management

A few weeks back, I led my church service. I had been invited to do this by the curate. I am one of a group of people who are being groomed to serve in this way … Read More