Oli London first transitioned from British to South Korean and then from male to female. But now he says the multiple surgeries were a mistake and discovering Christianity has pulled him back from a lifetime of unhappiness
@OliLondonTV
Don't cancel Enid Blyton: After English Heritage said Enid Blyton’s books were racist, some suggested they should be banned. But
@calvinrobinson
says we should contextualise people and stories, not ban them
The pastor and best-selling author tells Megan Cornwell how he changed his mind on women in ministry, why he’s ashamed of American evangelicals and what convinced him that gay relationships are ‘not God’s best’
@RickWarren
HM Queen Elizabeth II (1926 - 2022). Her faith in 5 quotes. We give thanks for her life and pray for her family at this time and invite you to share your prayers of thanksgiving for her life, faith and service:
Children go to school to learn to read and write, says
@IzzyMontagueC
, not to have a political agenda forced upon them that conflicts with their religious beliefs. It is time Christian parents said: ‘Enough is enough!’
@CConcern
@christianlegal
.
@AbbyJohnson
used to work for America's largest abortion provider and says that, like Michelle Williams, she once traded having children for an award, but came to bitterly regret her decision
The ‘gay cake’ row is finally over, and a nurse sacked for wearing a cross has been vindicated. We should thank God for these victories, says
@JamesMildred
, which should give Christians courage in standing up for their faith
@CConcern
@careorguk
Bible teacher
@DrRTKendall
explains why he believes the Church of England must urgently change course on last week’s decision to allow same-sex blessings:
"Tech companies are now telling us who is ‘deserving’ of death threats and who isn’t. Do they deserve such power or influence?"
@calvinrobinson
on why Facebook relaxing rules on death threats to Putin is not in the interests of free speech:
The media has been largely silent about the victory of Christian parents, Nigel and Sally Rowe, who won a 5-year legal battle with the Department of Education to review transgender guidelines for schools
@CF_Farrow
@CConcern
Our Queen’s faith in Jesus Christ was central to her life, says Mark Woods. We should be deeply grateful to God for her life-long service to Christ reflected in her life-long service to her people
@liccltd
@biblesociety
@HOPEtogether
"As an ethnic minority, I can’t say I’ve ever felt ‘hated’ by a statue; nor do I believe Colston’s statue was somehow inciting others to hate"
@calvinrobinson
on the Colston Four verdict:
When asked "Would you consider yourself to be a Christian music artist now?” Kanye's reply couldn't have been better: “I’m just a Christian...everything.”
#JesusIsKing
"There are some Christian beliefs that Christians are no longer allowed to express, not even to other Christians."
Dr
@aaron_p_edwards
on being fired from
@CliffCollege
, a Methodist Bible college, for holding traditional, orthodox views on sexuality:
"Coming out as a Christian to anyone is difficult enough. When I told my dad I was a Christian he took it so hard I had to tell him I was gay just to take the edge off."
Depite
@JustinWelby
saying climate change is the greatest challenge we face, the
@churchofengland
still invests millions in fossil fuels.
@CClimateAction
is calling on them to divest – and is disrupting church services to make their point
High profile US pastor Johnny Hunt was restored to ministry despite serious allegations of sexual misconduct. What happened to permanent disqualification, asks
@bethallisonbarr
. And what does it say to the women in their congregations?
A quarter of a million gospel tracts were printed and distributed over the coronation weekend. Author Jonathan Carswell says although the campaign was a drop in the ocean, early reports suggest it may already be bearing fruit
"In a broken world, marred by war and violence, conflict and strife, reconciliation is the voice of hope that promises renewal. It is the possibility of new beginnings, new life, new relationships – with each other and with God."
@JustinWelby
"Johnson and Cummings want to ensure we will only offer aid if we are going to get something in return. What message does this give out about the type of country we are?"
@timfarron
Last year, the Church of England was criticised for ‘appropriating’ parts of the Jewish Seder Passover celebration. But
@micheleguinness
, a Jewish Christian, says she’s never met a Jew who’s offended by Christians celebrating Passover:
When asked about religious jokes, he said they were off-limits: “It’s not right that people should poke fun at the Christian religion. My God has been very good to me.”
#KenDodd
The ‘gay cake’ row is finally over, and a nurse sacked for wearing a cross has been vindicated. Thank God there’s still a legal right to express belief in orthodox, Christian teaching in the UK, says
@JamesMildred
@careorguk
@CConcern
@christianlegal
"Instead of promising people that they will be fine in this season, and quoting Bible verses out of context, the Covid-19 infection that is killing people should remind us, that we believe in life more than we fear death."
#coronavirus
Initial reactions from Christian leaders online suggest the Archbishop of Canterbury struck just the right chord with his short but sweet tribute to a Queen who served God and strove to point others to him. Here’s his sermon in full:
The Church is not a political party and the Bible is clearly not a manifesto. But when ministers criticise Church leaders for being too political, they are fundamentally misunderstanding the nature of politics, says
@timfarron
- and the Christian faith
A MESSAGE FROM OUR EDITOR
@samhailes
: In recent years, the editors of this magazine have avoided publishing overly opinionated editorials. We’ve seen our job as providing a space for all sides of a conversation to be heard on the biggest issues facing the Church and culture.
From witchcraft and idol worship to Christian evangelist
@niacerise
explains how a surprise encounter with the Holy Spirit in her kitchen radically changed the trajectory of her life
On 8th September 2022, the world learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our Sovereign Queen and Defender of the Faith has died, after a lifetime's service to God and her country. We give thanks for her life and pray for her family at this time.
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When 15-year-old Natasha died from an allergic reaction to a Pret a Manger sandwich, her story travelled the world. What failed to be reported at the time was that her father, Nadim, had a powerful spiritual experience which ultimately led him to faith
Three years before the pandemic struck,
@greg_boyd
received an unusual prophetic word, which prompted him to move his church’s material online. We asked him about this seemingly unique warning about Covid-19
"The Bible never said women should stay home and stay silent, argues Barr, and history shows they didn’t."
If you read one book on the role of women in the Church this year, make it this one, says
@emmajfowle
@bethallisonbarr
@BrazosPress
Young people may be leaving the Church, but God is doing something among students at Asbury university - and among spiritually hungry young people worldwide.
Let’s pray for more, says
@247prayer
's Josh Green
#asburyrevival
WATCH: Psalm 31 has become ‘the key scripture for all Ukrainians’. Oldi Morava from
@biblesociety
introduces this profoundly moving video of people across Ukraine reading the psalm in bunkers and shelters.
Sean Doherty is a same-sex attracted Christian who has been part of the Living in Love and Faith process since the beginning.
He believes the CofE needs to take more time for proper discernment over the Church’s position on gay marriage
@LivingOutOrg
”On Sunday, an ordained Anglican clergyman preached a short sermon in the Church of England’s national service. Apparently, this is controversial...”
@LeeGatiss
@ThomasCreedy
"We were removed because we were not prepared to tolerate the Church of England frustrating the work of independence"
@Jas_Sanghera_KN
on her shock at being dismissed from the CofE safeguarding board:
Instead of taking responsibility for clearing up our climate mess, Britons are pushing that burden onto Black and Brown people in the poorest communities around the world, says
@HollyAPetersen
of
@CClimateAction
The uncomplicated way the Queen spoke of her faith was an inspiration to preachers like me, says Lord Leslie Griffiths, former president of
@MethodistGB
The Harry Potter author was quick to test a new Scottish law which criminalises “stirring up hate”. Police say no action will be taken against her, but the legislation could still prohibit Christians from speaking up
@LoisMcLatch