Opinions/reflections - July - December 2017
| Why we must choose to see past the mere physical exterior and see the true heart beauty that God values |
| Our ability to share and reimagine God’s kingdom on earth is helped by taking notice of the art that surrounds us |
| Reaction and analysis to a survey of Baptist ministers about their Bible-reading habits. By Paul Beasley-Murray |
| Baptist church planter Joe Haward seeks to help us reconnect with our beautiful humanity, discovered in Jesus |
| Mark Roques struggled with evangelism – until he discovered how to talk about Jesus in a natural way |
| There are moments when, even in this earthly life, we get little glimpses of something eternal, writes Colin Sedgwick |
| Baptist theologian Helen Paynter offers points for reflection that may help broaden our understanding |
| How do we disarm suspicion of faith and direct people towards an authentic encounter with the living Jesus? |
| Seven reasons why praying together is more effective than purely praying alone. By Chris Band |
| On God’s schedule, rest is always planned. Here are three tips when thinking about the Sabbath
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| Looking at examples from the Bible, a Baptist minister reflects on how long we should be praying for |
| Reflecting on Charlottesville, Mary Taylor says it vital we study how the Bible holds up a light to current events |
| As part of his sabbatical, Anthony Crawford took part in Mission to Wales. This is what happened |
| Churches need to raise their game to tackle the injustices that afflict our society, writes a Baptist minister |
| There is much to learn from the Old Testament, as the 1 Samuel story involving Nabal, David, and Abigail shows |
| Exploring the impact of the digital world on teenagers and younger children - and our response as parents |
| A pastor's response to the latest British Social Attitudes survey, which stated half UK now "non-religious" |
| 'Like some bell curve of Christian faith, I feel I’m on the downward drop. And you know what? I’m loving it' |
| Baptist minister Ifor Williams has written a much-praised book on giving. He explains how it came about |
| There are a range of ways Christians can support prisoners and the Prison Service |
| A Baptist minister revisits the Declaration of Principle (DoP) through the prism of the Reformation |
| The primary school is a place where community really meets - and where Christians can serve with integrity |
| It is hard to communicate how chaotic and vulnerable lives can be. How do we respond to the world of the broken? |
| Ageing means our bodies are not what they were, but here's why we mustn't lose heart, writes a Baptist minister |
| The Reformation was a wonderful gift from God - but we should acknowledge where the Reformers went wrong too |
| Justice Enabler Wale Hudson-Roberts reflects on the time since this historic resolution was agreed by our Council |
| What of the children of Calais? I tell you that tonight these children sleep in woods, on slag heaps, in industrial zones. |
| Or more relevantly, should we be concerned about our modes of transport and the source of our energy consumption? |
| Interfaith discussions and studies are fine - but are we asking the right questions? By Alec Gilmore |
| The Pope admitting to falling asleep when he prays led to the BBC calling a Baptist minister for a series of radio interviews |
| It's the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's visit to Newcastle University - here's how to honour his legacy |
| As a dyed-in-the-wool, evangelical Baptist, I don’t care much for incense. But then I read Revelation |
| What it needs, and the impact it can have: a reflection on the art and the importance of listening well |
| Our complicity in a global financial system relentlessly in favour of the rich while exploiting the poor |
| Do we really believe that one day we will see Jesus? An invitation to ponder one of the richest verses in the Bible |
| It didn’t have the same shock value as last year, but 2017 still had its share of defining events. Here are just three |
| We live in a world more convinced of fairies, yet angels are everywhere, including the heart of the Christmas story |
| There are many grim stories from around the world - but the Christmas story is essentially about putting it right |
| A story-telling way with evangelism and the impact of the digital world were among the most read opinion pieces |
| Reformation, disasters and terror: some more defining events of 2017 – and what they mean for Christians |