February 4, 2012

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Missionary and feminist icon

Issue publishedIgnite Author Jane Hepburn

A century ago Mildred Cable arrived in China with a burning desire the share the gospel. Jane Hepburn tells the story of her amazing life and writings. Her diaries are still in print, thanks to a major feminist publishing house...

Get over it!

Issue publishedIgnite Author Tim Stafford

Tim Stafford calls on Christians to stop being so self-obsessed. In this powerful extract from Christianity Today magazine, Stafford wonders if instead of concentrating on the epidemic numbers of ‘walking wounded’ inside the church - it’s time we focus on the bigger hurts in the wider world.

Looking to God

Issue publishedIgnite Author Andy Peck

The American mega-church can seem like it exists in a different world for UK believers. Andy Peck visits a mega church based on principles which apply just as well to a church of 25 as they do to one of 20,000 – because that’s where it all began.

Renewal Songs

Issue publishedIgnite Author John Leach

In recent years Christian songwriters have shaped the church community in a dramatic way. John Leach argues that far from being happy-clappy, mindless, theologically thin ditties, charismatic worship songs have been used by God to alter the shape of his church to better reach out to the post-modern world.

Youth recruits to Witchcraft

Issue publishedIgnite Author Nick Pollard

Up to 100 young people a month are enquiring about how to become witches, according to the Pagan Federation who say they are, at times, ‘swamped’ with calls from teenagers. However, in a development which many consider is strongly linked with female empowerment and billed by some as the successor to girl-power, little attention is being given to the dangerous occult links and dark side to ‘witch-power’

Divorce: for better or for worse?

Issue publishedIgnite Author Tony Watkins

What does the Church say to a divorcing culture and how should we treat divorcees? Does divorce invalidate a 'platform' ministry? Tony Watkins looks at the extent of the problem and how Christians should respond.

Things Jesus never said...

Issue publishedIgnite Author Steve Chalke

"God created humanity in his own image. Unfortunately, humanity decided to return the favour.”

An Endangered Species - Single Men and the Church

Issue publishedIgnite Author Nick Page

There are twice as many single women in the Church than men. This two-to-one ratio may seem like paradise - but as Nick Page discovers - not everything in the garden is rosy

2000 years of rows...

Issue publishedIgnite Author John Martin

What happens when Christians disagree? Is there an alternative to unholy arguments in the life of the Church? John Martin investigates...

Salt in the Cellar

Issue publishedIgnite Author Steve Cole

What use is salt if it remains in the salt-cellar? We need people with a positive influence in one of the worlds most influential industries. There lies the challenge!

Love your Workplace

Issue publishedIgnite Author Simon Carpenter

Ever thought of praying regularly for your boss and colleagues at work? Simon Carpenter draws on his own experiences and suggests practical ways you can make a difference.

From Orphans to Heirs

Issue publishedIgnite Author Mark Stibbe

With one in six fathers not living with their children, Mark Stibbe looks at those who are wounded and reminds all Christians of an attribute of God that is often overlooked.

Healing - Hit and Myth

Issue publishedIgnite Author Rob Warner

Some claim healing is available to anyone if you have enough faith. Others suggest healing claims are all hype and no substance. Rob Warner calls us to place our hope in Christ – the charismatic healer who suffered and who calls us to take up our cross and become a disciple