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Creation in the Bible and Quran: Shared Foundations,...

By Matthew Allen

Discover how the Bible and Qur’an both affirm God as sole Creator of heavens and earth, yet diverge on key points—like God’s word as Christ and humanity...

Matthew 3: Divine Pantomime?

By Matthew Allen

Christ’s baptism in Matthew 3 reveals a turning point where John’s ritual becomes a sacrament, reshaping baptism’s purpose and the Church’s shared...

Escaping MAGA and Rediscovering Jesus in 2026

By Duncan Pile

A reflection on how political ideology can reshape faith, and how some Christians are finding their way back to the compassionate way of Jesus in 2026.

Faith and Flourishing: Why Media Must Tell the Wellness...

By Ginny Baxter

Faith shapes health, resilience, and happiness—but the media often misses this connection. Experts share how faith leaders can help tell the full story...

Wishing My Muslim Friends a Merry Christmas

By Ken Chitwood

When Muslims wish Christians Merry Christmas, it’s more than a greeting—it’s a gesture of goodwill rooted in shared reverence for Jesus and hospitality.

When Faith Falters: Root Causes and Gospel Remedies

By Tom Sugimura

Explore why faith collapses in times of crisis—personal suffering, pride, pleasure, and people-pleasing—and discover gospel truths that restore hope.

Religious Education: The Dawn of a New Approach?

By Matthew Allen

The UK Supreme Court requires Northern Ireland schools to teach religion objectively, critically, and with pluralism—changing how, not what, is taught.

God Only Has One Nature: Fully Revealed in Jesus

By Duncan Pile

Jesus shows us God’s single, unchanging nature—mercy over judgment, grace over law, and love that never wavers.

Japan and the Global Circulation of Islamophobic Fear

By Ken Chitwood

Japan’s image as a homogeneous society collides with global Islamophobic narratives, revealing myths, fears, and nuanced realities.

Trouble in the Anglican Communion

By Matthew Allen

GAFCON’s plan for a new Anglican Communion challenges Canterbury’s role and raises questions about unity, identity, and the future of Anglicanism.

Reaching the “Nones” and “Dones” in Our Families

By Tom Sugimura

Parents face heartbreak when children doubt or leave the Church. Explore listening, prayer, and hope-filled steps to guide them back to faith.

Rainbow Flags Fly Again at Berlin’s Inclusive Mosque

By Ken Chitwood

Berlin’s Ibn Rushd-Goethe Mosque reopens after threats, reaffirming its mission as a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ Muslims and allies.

Why Spiritual Experiences Fade—and What to Do About It

By Duncan Pile

Spiritual moments don’t last forever. Learn why they fade and how regular practice can restore depth, healing, and joy in your faith journey.

The Faith Majority: Rethinking Secularism’s Reign in...

By Duncan Pile

At the Faith & Media Summit, influential voices explored how faith’s quiet majority and media’s secular lens reveal a striking gap between lived...

The Resilient Redwood: Lessons from Nature on Community,...

By Tom Sugimura

The Resilient Redwood: Lessons from Nature on Community, Faith and Remembrance

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