What it’s like to be … the worship leader’s guitar

// We've kicked off our new 'What it's like to be ...' series with a look at the worship leader's guitar.

Written by Emily Sturgess

My prayer to tired souls

// I often return to the end of myself at the moment, feeling like I’ve run out of energy, run out of faith. But God comes to me, giving “strength for today and hope for tomorrow”.

Written by Amy Turner

3 lessons from Captain America: Civil War

// WARNING: minor Captain America: Civil War spoilers here.

Written by Jack Skett

And God giveth unto thee… McFly?!

// Sometimes God comes crashing into our lives in a divine spiritual awakening in the pews of a church, and sometimes He slips in quietly and unassumingly, in the most unexpected of places.

Written by Gemma Pask

Beyoncé’s Psalms: the theology of Lemonade

// The raw, brutal honesty and Psalm-like quality of Lemonade shows us that even Queen Bey hasn’t got it all figured out.

Written by Chine McDonald

Healing: body and soul

// Things my Dad's illness taught me

Written by Heather Wilson

Serenity now

// More than just a Seinfeld quote...

Written by Christine Gilland

The day the religious right got Trumped

// What the events of Tuesday night mean for Christian voters

Written by Danny Webster

Leicester City? Unbelievable.

// How a Premiership League win is a bit like The Crucifixion.

Written by Mike Tyler

Self-worth: from teenager to 20-something

// My journey towards learning the immense value of people

Written by Laura Campbell

The EU referendum: remain or leave?

// We commissioned two writers, one who's voting to stay and one who's not as sure.

Written by threads

It doesn’t always feel like Springtime with God

// How the lyrics of a worship song are nice to sing but sometimes untrue.

Written by Emily Sturgess

Things we loved this April

// Featuring so many YouTube videos your computer may crash

Written by threads

Snowball dreams

// Notes for all those contemplating a new venture with God...

Written by Cris Rogers

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

Admitting loneliness

// My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together - Bishop Desmond Tutu

Written by Tim Bechervaise

The key to lifelong sex? Get the right advice

// A response to a recent Guardian article.

Written by Christine Woolgar

A heart in pieces

// Reflections on brokenness while listening to Amanda Cook...

Written by Joanna Wright