Nothing puts me in a bad mood like Hallow'een. Apart from the whole 'celebration of evil' thing, it’s so ubiquitous. Even Facebook won't let me do a 'sad face' anymore. Instead I get a Frankenstein head. For a start, this is belittling of Frankenstein, who faced complex issues. He was more 'tortured' than just 'sad'.… Continue reading Hallow’een, Selfish G’een – by Lizzie Schofield
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Cakes, prophets and freedom of belief – by Lizzie Schofield
Photo by Brent Keane on Pexels.com Ashers Baking Co. in Northern Ireland were taken to court for refusing to decorate a cake with the words "Support Gay Marriage" because it went against their Christian beliefs. The judge ruled this was discriminatory and Ashers lost. With this 'progressive' ruling passed, I'm off to Golders Green to get… Continue reading Cakes, prophets and freedom of belief – by Lizzie Schofield
As a Christian, this is why I am voting for Trump – by Nick Miles
Photo by Rosemary Ketchum on Pexels.com Although I’m an American Citizen, I was raised in the UK and have also lived in Europe and Asia. I do understand why many Brits and others struggle to understand Trump's popularity. I want to explain why people like me will be voting for him on November 8th. Crossroads As… Continue reading As a Christian, this is why I am voting for Trump – by Nick Miles
We need Sport Relief from corporate injustice – by Andy Turner
So another Sport Relief has come and gone. An unrelenting mash up of fun, sporting heroics, comedy and conviction, highlighting poverty and raising money. The banter, unlikely competitions, silly stunts, and comedy sketches are fun. The heroic feats, especially Eddie Izzard's incredible 27 marathons in 27 days, are inspiring. The short, beautifully crafted films capture eye-watering poverty… Continue reading We need Sport Relief from corporate injustice – by Andy Turner
Being a voice for the voiceless in politics – by Alison Hill
The last few months have seen some huge political decisions being made: whether to extend airstrikes against ISIS, the response to the refugee crisis, the UK’s commitments in the UN Climate Change Talks, or the reaction to the flooding seen over the Christmas period. These are political decisions which impact the lives of millions of… Continue reading Being a voice for the voiceless in politics – by Alison Hill
I am a Muslim who believes in Christ’s love for all – by Soraya Deen
I love Christmas. This year we assembled and lit our tree. On Christmas day my Jewish friend came over with her son and we did a gift exchange and had a great brunch. There is no way we forget to celebrate Christmas in our Muslim home. I was born in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is… Continue reading I am a Muslim who believes in Christ’s love for all – by Soraya Deen
I’m agnostic, but if it wasn’t for Christians many more homeless people would die on the streets – by Paul Anderson
Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels.com I have worked for a variety of homeless charities for over 20 years, so generally not much surprises me when it comes to the reality of poverty and destitution. However, this week I was out doing a street count in London to assess how many people are actually sleeping on the… Continue reading I’m agnostic, but if it wasn’t for Christians many more homeless people would die on the streets – by Paul Anderson
We are the problem: Western militarism created this ‘refugee crisis’ – by Alan Storkey
Photo by Ahmed akacha on Pexels.com Home is where the heart is for most of the world’s population. People do not readily leave home, family, jobs, friends and their familiar life to tramp across borders and take their lives in hock in perilous crossings. Our public reflection on this issue is so shallow. We freeze… Continue reading We are the problem: Western militarism created this ‘refugee crisis’ – by Alan Storkey
Social action, or gospel-centred mission? A story of GrowTH – by Tony Uddin
Photo by Ricky Esquivel on Pexels.com Yesterday in a church in East London, a cross section of the community gathered to celebrate the 5th anniversary of GrowTH, the Tower Hamlets Churches night shelter for homeless people. The place was packed, literally standing room only. The crowd diverse. Christians, Muslims, those of other faiths and those… Continue reading Social action, or gospel-centred mission? A story of GrowTH – by Tony Uddin
‘I fully sympathise with Stephen Fry’ – by Alan Jonas
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com In early February, Stephen Fry was in the news, and all over the internet, for declaring if there was a God, he would be “utterly, utterly evil.” Fry was reacting to a question from Irish TV presenter, Gay Byrne: “What would you say if you came face-to-face with God?” Stephen… Continue reading ‘I fully sympathise with Stephen Fry’ – by Alan Jonas
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