The heartbeat of threads

// Finding God’s peace in the seemingly chaotic

Written by Thomas McConaghie

The final thread

// We want to take this opportunity to thank you for being a part of the threads collective

Written by Stu Bothwell

Why our world needs us to be leaders

// At the Evangelical Alliance, we believe that leadership is not an elite pursuit; it is something that is needed at every level, and in every community, workplace, city and village.

Written by Abi Jarvis

Making Jesus Known

// Playing our part in the Great Commission.

Written by Eve Balshaw

My year with Evangelical Alliance

// Here's some areas of EA's work that I've loved connecting with this year.

Written by Lauren Agnew

Luminous Dark

// When you follow God in wholehearted obedience, and suddenly your entire world falls apart; when your deepest, most urgent prayers are met with silence – can faith survive?

Written by Alain Emerson

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The drain of the ‘dear Church’ open letters

// It's important to remember that you are also a part of the Church you are writing about.

Written by Tom Pettinger

Picked by Thomas McConaghie

At threads, we make an effort to accommodate a variety of opinions and allow space for those to challenge certain aspects of church life. We all really appreciate Tom's article, reminding us not to disassociate ourselves from the Church we criticise.

Myth 7: Low-paying or low status work is an assault on my dignity.

// When the temp agency offered me a "high-level, interesting and socially responsible" job, it sounded great.

Written by Caroline Challis

Picked by Christine Gilland

Living like Jesus is not about status or dignity.” This post is right on the money. It’s honest and humbling read, as I realise how much I have to be grateful for, and how much our dreams of the future shouldn’t rob us of gratitude for the present.

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When priorities change

// How do we stop our passion for Jesus fading?

Written by Gavin Calver

Has evangelism been forgotten?

// I've noticed a trend among Christians that's starting to make me feel grumpy.

Written by Carl Beech

A spoonful of sugar helps the gospel go down

// It's OK to admit you're nervous and don't have the answers.

Written by Mim Skinner

Digitally Remastered

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Social media, your habits and faith

// Because habits are powerful.

Written by Guy Brandon

The ‘always-on’ mentality vs. Sabbath

// How to reclaim Sabbath in a culture that doesn't value rest

Written by Guy Brandon

I shop online, therefore I am

// How our online habits are unconsciously shaping our Christian values.

Written by Guy Brandon

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Keep on keeping on loving your local church

// So you've committed to a church, what next? 5 tips.

Written by Kate Pearson

Where’s my stage?

// And other lies that keep us from serving.

Written by Gabby Llewellyn

6 steps to saintly social media

// Here are a few of the sometimes hidden ways in which social media can be useful.

Written by Tim Bechervaise