Let’s get naked // Jesus’ unpredictable ministry was not the work of someone who had one eye on Jerusalem and one eye on Twitter... Written by Andy Flannagan
Our great expectations // Fleeing his childhood ways, Pip heads out into the wider world without any real sense of direction. Written by Bryony Young
Israel: God’s promise fulfilled // The word ‘Israel’ is on nearly every page of our Bibles. Yet few Christians give today’s modern state a second... Written by Sam Hailes
God control: How a few good Christian soldiers could change America // Jesus wouldn’t own a gun, even if everyone around him was packing heat. Written by Martin Saunders
Newtown shootings: a time to groan, take action, then love // We’re groaning, like we’re in childbirth, and that child is taking an age to come. Written by Charis Gibson
Bearers of hope in the middle of despair // Just when the Goliaths of brutality and despair threaten to overbear, we recall threads of hope. Written by David Smyth
Photos from the frontline // Four stunning images from army photographer Steve Blake, including his runner-up entries to this year's Army Photographic competition. Written by Steve Blake
Breaking free from the vultures // I did not realise that the relationship I had with a guy I'd known for nearly 10 years was abusive... Written by Jem Oruwari
Live Review: Matt Corby & Bear’s Den // Hackney Round Chapel, London, Tuesday December 11. Written by Angeline Liles
Why I hate Christmas // Ladies and gentlemen, Scrooge has entered the building... Written by Katherine Maxwell-Rose
Finding home // What generates the home-coming feeling in you at Christmas? What images give you a sense of warmth and well-being? Written by Theresa Stone