All Bible articles
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OpinionHow I found a deeper story in the biblical narrative of David and Abigail
Writer Kirsty A Wilmott invites readers into the world of Abigail and her five handmaidens, weaving biblical truth with creative imagination in her debut historical novel, Radiant. Through their eyes, she explores brokenness, courage, and the unexpected ways God meets us in the shadows.
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ArticleThe truth about the Holy Spirit
Margaret Feinberg reveals how the Holy Spirit didn’t suddenly appear at Pentecost, we can see the Spirit’s presence at work throughout the Bible, and in our lives today
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ArticleWe are responsible for defending the cause of the oppressed
Violence against women was occurring in biblical times – and still is today. Elaine Storkey urges us to realise that God’s intervention comes through other human beings
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ArticleAbortions are not to be celebrated
Lily Allen’s inflammatory comments have outraged Christians and non-Christians alike. Especially when, Hope Bonarcher asserts, women have been created by God to birth life, encouragement and hope
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ArticleRecognising the season
Kate Orson says it is important for us to engage with Revelation, and be aware of the times we are living in
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ArticleIs the Holy Spirit the female part of God?
Elaine Storkey looks at some of the ways women have tried to emphasise God’s female attributes, but asserts he cannot be described by our understanding of gender
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ArticleWhat will boys be?
Dr Belle Tindall recognises that our society is desperate to work out why there has been such a rise in male violence and toxic masculinity – and says the Bible has the answers
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ArticleLet’s put aside idle speculation
Veronica Zundel says that trying to work out when the end times will happen is a fruitless task
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OpinionThe Word of God carried me through my miscarriage
Hannah Wickens shares how speaking God’s Word out loud can transform fear into faith. Through everyday moments with her family, she reminds us that the Word of God is truly living and active, shaping hearts and situations alike.
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ArticleThe persistent widow: ‘not manipulation, but trust’
Elaine Storkey believes too many preachers have interpreted this parable wrongly, and reveals what it teaches us today
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Article‘It is really not so simple to define who or what is a woman’
Veronica Zundel explains why she believes society struggles to explain what a woman is – but urges us to treat each individual with respect
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Opinion‘God has given me a vision of a Christian Iran’
Marziyeh Amirizadeh, an Iranian American and former political prisoner, shares how today’s conflict with Iran reflects God’s prophetic plan. Drawing on Scripture and personal experience, she sees divine purpose in the regime’s fall.
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OpinionWomenswear designer Karen Millen has shamed mothers who breastfeed beyond six months
As a midwife, Michelle Tant was appalled at the response to a viral video of a woman breastfeeding her toddler and points to Bible references giving credence to its benefits.
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OpinionDid you know Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian are having a Bible study?
‘Despite what Kourtney’s lifestyle looks like on the outside, and that it doesn’t always look like what we think a ‘Christian’ should look like,’ Jesus is so for her!’ says Rebecca Hunter-Kelm.
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OpinionLizzo has got a point, but the Bible is much more than a historical document
‘A relationship with God, just like marriage, goes beyond head knowledge alone. It’s a spiritual journey. The Christian faith is about applied knowledge, which seeps into your heart for true transformation,’ says Maxine Harrison.
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Article‘The kind of power dressing I’m interested in’
Rev Katherine Chow juxtaposes the power dynamics she was used to when working for a law firm to those found in the New Testament
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ArticleMary's powerful prophetic song
Elaine Storkey unpacks one of the most powerful and often-repeated passages in the Bible, which came from the lips of a young woman
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Article‘Different kinds of truth’
Veronica Zundel unpacks how we read the Bible, and asserts that, since the coming of Jesus, everything needs to be read through a different lens
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Article‘How we interpret the Bible matters’
Kate Orson recognises the different literary techniques used within the Bible, but emphasises it is all true
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OpinionPeople in the Bible lived well into their hundreds, but the oldest known woman in the world today is 115. What are we doing wrong?
‘Remember David’s words of wisdom: ‘All the days ordained for me [are] written in your book’ (Psalm 139:16). Some of us may have a three-volume tome on God’s shelf, others a simple paperback. Let’s take courage and comfort from knowing that however numerous our days, they are all safely in God’s hands,’ says Jenny Sanders.
