What we loved in October

// Featuring Dylan Moran, storytelling and extreme windsurfing.

Written by threads

6 things I wish I could say to my friends who don’t have kids

// One half of a two-parter on relearning how friendship works whenever children come along.

Written by Charlotte Cameron

6 things I wish I could say to my friends who have kids

// One half of a two-parter on relearning how friendship works whenever children come along.

Written by Gemma Brown

How would you rate yourself?

// Reflecting on the first episode of the latest season of Black Mirror and the implications for our faith.

Written by Cat Caird

Jesus isn’t enough

//  We all know it, but few admit it.

Written by Andrew Bunt

Racist murders and sectarian bombings; why forgiveness still works

// Why the ancient art of forgiveness still has power in 2016

Written by Vicky Noble

Get a grip

// In praise of my father, who has an amazing grip.

Written by Simon Wilce

Why all men must stand against sexual violence

// (while also not jumping to the conclusion that masculinity is inherently bad).

Written by Paul Childs

The Church needs to address sexual violence

// We live in a society where the perpetration of sexual violence is often misunderstood.

Written by Anonymous

I started something, and I finished it

// Together, we learnt that there is dignity in meaningful work. Beyond currency, there is self-respect. A post for Anti-Slavery Day on 18 October.

Written by Suzie King

The ink is hope

// Stories of modern-day slavery. Part of our mini series for Anti-Slavery Day.

Written by Naomi Telfer

Don’t hold out for a hero

// Perhaps it’s you God is calling.

Written by Jenny Bridgman

What’s up with Donald Trump?

// How Trump gives us the opportunity to be better men.

Written by Matt White

Don’t judge me, but I’m not a history maker

// I was going to do something 'big' for God. Then life happened.

Written by Anya Briggs

A world without disability? No thanks.

// I don’t think Jesus could be much clearer about the society he wanted to see...

Written by Becky Miles

Is Christianity too middle class?

// We're squeamish about discussing class and church, but it needs to be talked about.

Written by Hannah Mudge

What we loved in September

// The things that got us talking this month...

Written by threads

The courage to stay and plant roots

// Sometimes we need to uproot to move on and start new things. But other times, we must be slow and tend to deep roots as we learn the art of staying.

Written by Gemma Brown

Don’t judge me but I’m working class

// And I always thought that was a good thing.

Written by Natalie Collins

The seven stars of Instagram you need to follow

// Seven is the perfect number, after all...

Written by Amaris Cole