Benefit of the doubt

04/04/2013 | Reform

The conviction of the Philpotts for benefit-fuelled manslaughter was an extraordinary bit of timing for those who want to feel all right about the government’s benefits reform starting this week, which will make massive public savings at the expense of … Read More

A good question: What’s the point of resurrection?

27/03/2013 | Reform

Each month we ask one question and get four answers. This month: resurrection – what is it for?

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This article was published in the April 2013 edition of Reform.

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Teaching God to dance

27/03/2013 | Reform

When I was a girl in Magdala my mother told me ancient stories of God and my people, the Jews. One began like this: “And it happened after these things that God tested Abraham. And he said to him: ‘Abraham!’ … Read More

In the image: Christianity & art

27/03/2013 | Reform

From smashing icons to groundbreaking works, Christians have had very different relationships with art. Nigel Halliday explains what he sees in it

For centuries Reformed Christians have had an uneasy relationship with the arts. For some they stood for popery, … Read More

Dame Hilary Blume interview: It’s a gift

27/03/2013 | Reform 1

The charity entrepreneur Dame Hilary Blume talks to Stephen Tomkins

If you’ve ever bought someone a goat for Christmas – or a safe water supply, or clothes for refugees – you have been following in the path of Hilary Blume. … Read More

Chapter and Verse: Luke 10:25-37

27/03/2013 | Reform

The parable of the Good Samaritan will feature in the lectionary on 14 July this year. I am glad I am not scheduled to preach that day! What could there possibly be new to say on such a familiar text? … Read More