A letter from… Egypt

24/04/2015 | Reform

I had two brothers, Bishoy Estafanos Kamel and Samuel Estafanos Kamel. Bishoy was 25 and Samuel was 23. I am proud of them – they are a credit to Christianity. They make me walk raising my head up in pride. … Read More

Reviews – May 2015

24/04/2015 | Reform

Spotlight on society

Together for the Common Good: Towards a
 national conversation Edited by Nicholas Sagovsky and Peter McGrail SCM Press £25

The “common good” is perhaps the holy grail of political and social policy. The latest quest, building on … Read More

“Nice sermon!”

24/04/2015 | Reform

What lifts a sermon from “nice” to “life-changing”? Bryn Rickards shares his research

For the preacher who has delivered what she or he considers one of their best sermons – prophetic yet personal, powerful yet pastoral, philosophical yet poignant – … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Home group

24/04/2015 | Reform

“Early Christians opened their houses – sharing food, singing and praying. That appeals to me.”

So I got baptised. What do I do now? If I was a child I would join the Sunday school, but I’m an adult and … Read More

Editorial: A new creation

23/04/2015 | Reform

You might have seen a news report before Easter of an underground fire in Holborn, central London – the one where pillars of flame rose up from manholes. It was started by an electrical fault and fed by gas from … Read More

On the pilgrim way: “I felt quite guilty about Lent this year”

23/04/2015 | Reform

Lent seemed to pass me by this year, and I felt quite guilty about it. I would be leading worship on Easter Sunday, and the saying “no cross, no crown,” came to mind. Instead, my Lent was full of family … Read More