Commitment-Phobe: Our Fathers …

30/01/2017 | Reform

On fathers and forgiveness

‘Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.’ These words form part of the Lord’s Prayer, which is a fundamental of the Christian faith. Recently, my church leaders have made sure that … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘Helped by these “angels”, my sap rises again’

30/01/2017 | Reform

Sheila Maxey seeks hope amid fear

Another year lies ahead and I want to know what it holds, personally and politically. When I was younger, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what each new year was likely … Read More

Niall Cooper: Looking forward

30/01/2017 | Reform

Niall Cooper reflects on 20 years of tackling poverty

Dignity, truth and agency: these are the enduring themes which have cropped up time and time again throughout my 20 years as Director of Church Action on Poverty. As we enter … Read More

Jumble sales of the apocalypse: Rolling out the red carpet for ET

30/01/2017 | Reform

There was wonderful news a few months ago when exoplanets were discovered circling a nearby star in the constellation of Aquarius. One of the planets orbiting Trappist-1, an ultracool dwarf star, might be suitable for life, and, as it’s only … Read More

20 Questions: Pete Greig

30/01/2017 | Reform

The founder of the 24-7 prayer movement, Pete Greig, gives 20 answers

What is your favourite time of year? Spring, summer and autumn. I would happily emigrate somewhere sunnier – or snowier – for those dreary, winter months in between.

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Interview: Soul Survivor

30/01/2017 | Reform

Mike Pilavachi talks to Stephen Tomkins

In 1993, Mike Pilavachi founded two things called Soul Survivor. One was a church for young people in Watford, Hertfordshire, which started with 11 members. The other was a Christian youth camp in Shepton … Read More