Can Christians Watch Star Wars?

A few days ago, I watched the new Star Wars film The Rise of Skywalker. I’m in my mid 40’s, so I can actually remember the first three films in the series. Whilst I didn’t see the very first film, I did get to see The Empire Strikes Back and I clearly recall enjoying the

New Years Resolutions Are Old

It’s 25 days Christmas, and many of you are probably in your local council-run leisure centre on the treadmill sweating away wishing you hadn’t eaten quite so many mince pies. That’s my usual New Year’s position and also a part of my resolution to shed the winter weight. Why do I do it each year?

What's So Special About Jesus?

by Simon Hall Somewhere along the line, without anyone ever quite saying it, I picked up the idea that Jesus was special because he wasn’t like his Dad (I mean God, not Joseph). Jesus was kind, caring, inclusive and gently revolutionary. He hated hypocrisy, confronted injustice, never said no to anyone who wanted to be