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As the remaining restrictions lift, can we all go gently?

Claire Musters Fri 16 Jul 2021 14:59 BST

It is so important to go gently – for the sake of those around us who may be feeling more apprehensive than ourselves, but also for our own safety too.

The importance of teaching young children about money

Christian Today | Wed 14 Jul 2021 6:05 BST

If we teach children early on about how to manage money, it will help them to avoid problems like debt later on in life, says Sarah Wallace of the Just Finance Foundation.
The courageous faith of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

J John | Tue 13 Jul 2021 6:06 BST

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, executed for his long-standing opposition to Hitler, is one of the great Christian heroes of the twentieth century.
Rise of the religious 'nones' is slowing - study

Ryan Foley | Tue 13 Jul 2021 6:05 BST

A new survey reveals that the share of Americans who identify as religiously unaffiliated has declined slightly.
Why go on retreat?

Gemma Simmonds | Tue 13 Jul 2021 6:01 BST

Making a retreat is not about hunkering down into some defensive bunker against the world, but about stepping back from things in order to discover strengths and resources to which we don't always allow ourselves access, writes Gemma Simmonds.
4 lessons in faith from Salvation Army founder William Booth

J John | Sat 10 Jul 2021 8:11 BST

Many people had been doing work with the poor in various ways, but Booth's genius was somehow to bring together the ingredients of help, evangelism, support and discipleship to produce a formula that, in the Salvation Army, was so spectacularly successful.
Watching Euro 2020 reminds me a lot of Jesus and his disciples

Dave Luck | Fri 9 Jul 2021 11:36 BST

Gareth Southgate not only believes in his players but is willing to give second chances. Remind you of anyone?
Call for prayer after Casting Crowns drummer has leg amputated

Jennifer Lee | Thu 8 Jul 2021 13:34 BST

The church of Casting Crowns drummer Andy Williams is asking people to pray after he had to have one of his legs amputated following a serious motorcycle accident.
Why, as a disabled woman, I wanted face masks and social distancing to stay

Kay Morgan-Gurr | Thu 8 Jul 2021 12:50 BST

When we hear people voicing their concerns, it would be wiser to listen to those concerns, and include them in future decisions surrounding worship and pastoral care.
In need of some peace? Try a walk in your local cemetery

Peter Crumpler | Thu 8 Jul 2021 10:11 BST

If you're one of those looking for a quiet oasis away from the increasing bustle and busyness of post-restriction life, there's an often-overlooked place where nature, heritage and the life histories of hundreds of local people are on peaceful display.
Redemption: a gift of G-d or man?

Irene Lancaster | Tue 6 Jul 2021 10:53 BST

The idolatry that has grown up around football since 1966 is an indictment of our age, in which our religious leaders no longer lead, and football has simply filled in the gap.
As we celebrate NHS Day, what does it mean to care?

Emma Hughes | Mon 5 Jul 2021 13:46 BST

Reflections on the pandemic and beyond from a Christian care home.
People who are grieving need the Holy Spirit, not spiritualism

Louise Morse | Mon 5 Jul 2021 9:53 BST

Most spiritualists are simply misguided individuals struggling to cope with unresolved grief, believing that they can once again speak with their loved ones.