Distractions, desire and destiny

// When we know someone isn’t God’s best for us we spend our time rationalising our choice to keep pursuing them. It won't work.

Written by Bex Finney

The unrequited love of God

// It is impossible to equal the affection bestowed on you. So give up trying.

Written by Abi Flavell

What we loved in May

// Featuring gospel tunes, South Asia's take on Humans of New York, and conspiracy theories galore.

Written by threads

When being amazing isn’t enough

// Why the psalmists would have written about the pain of hearing: “You’re great, but no thanks.”

Written by Andre Adefope

Lessons from our spiritual ancestors | part I

// Here are the books that changed my spiritual walk.

Written by Tim Bechervaise

We make parenthood harder by the way we think and talk

// It's all in the mind.

Written by Liz Bradley

What’s your calling in life?

// How to answer that terrifying question...

Written by Gemma Brown

Abigail: the woman who faced 400 men

// Learning from one of the Bible's most insightful examples of female leadership.

Written by Claire Rush

What kind of “influencers” are Ivanka Trump and Kim Kardashian?

// Society idolises their fame, influence and power, but how should we respond?

Written by Charlotte Hendy

Running on empty: lessons from an Icelandic geyser

// Sometimes, the most courageous thing that God is calling us to do is to stop and be still.

Written by Claire Rush

The Billy Graham rule: integrity or patriarchy?

// This rule has been in the headlines in 2017, but is it helpful?

Written by Charlotte Hendy

For richer, for poorer

// A post about money, featuring cute piglets in lieu of piggy banks.

Written by threads

Secure

// You don’t have to be troubled or anxious or upset because He’s got your back, He really has.

Written by Karl Martin

How would Jesus vote?

// Another voting season, more questions as to who to vote for.

Written by John Coleby

Ethical fashion: yes, yes, you’ve heard it all before

// If it’s wrong, if God says don’t do it, then that must be reason enough. Regardless of the inconvenience.

Written by Sarah Stone

Hopeful, faith-filled doubting

// A deeply honest post for a new series on 'a day that changed my life'.

Written by Cat Gale

What’s so manly about manning up?

// True manliness involves realising that we have been made with emotions and it's good to talk.

Written by Dave Luck

Just keep swimming

// It’s a riskier ride, but a better journey. A post for Mental Health Awareness Week 2017.

Written by Rachael Newham

Stormzy is teaching me to talk about my faith

// Four things to learn from the biggest name in UK rap right now

Written by Nathan Hodson

Our lives are meant for more than just survival

// It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and we need to talk about the abundant life.

Written by Rachael Newham