Lucy Peppiatt

Dec 19, 2024 | premierchristianity.com | Lucy Peppiatt

We know the Holy Spirit is a source of love, joy and peace. But we should remember that same Spirit also helps us in our suffering, says Lucy Peppiatt In the church circles I move in, we often think about the work of the Spirit in relation to the gifts of the Spirit spoken about in 1 Corinthians 12:7-11: wisdom, words of knowledge, faith, healing, miraculous power, prophecy, discernment, tongues and their interpretation.

Oct 28, 2024 | premierchristianity.com | Lucy Peppiatt

Navigating the delicate balance between protection and exposure, Lucy Peppiatt makes the case for embracing discomfort and adopting ‘brave spaces’, where our Christian beliefs can be respectfully challenged You’ve probably heard the phrase ‘safe space’, but what do you think it means? Originally, it was a way of recognising that there are some groups of people who are vulnerable to aggression and need a space where they can talk and share without fear. This is a good thing.

Sep 2, 2024 | premierchristianity.com | Lucy Peppiatt

Critics have dubbed the latest social media craze idiotic, but Lucy Peppiatt argues that it has much in common with ancient spiritual disciplines  I don’t know if you’ve heard of ‘raw-dogging’. It’s the practice of enduring a long-haul flight with no films, no music, no sleep and sometimes no food, drink or even toilet breaks!  Apparently, it’s mostly young men taking part in this intriguing practice, and then posting about their achievements on social media.

Jul 26, 2024 | premierchristianity.com | Lucy Peppiatt

The Bible emphasises unity between believers, observes Lucy Peppiatt. So why do Christians talk about their own ‘tribes’? I can’t recall when I first heard a Christian use the expression: “I’ve found my tribe” or “This is my tribe” but I do remember that it jarred a little bit. Now, a few years down the line, I still don’t think it’s a helpful term. Don’t get me wrong, I love feeling as though I belong – and I certainly do feel more at home with some people than others.

Apr 26, 2024 | premierchristianity.com | Lucy Peppiatt

This famous biblical story has long been misunderstood, says Dr Lucy Peppiatt  I wonder what you think about the Samaritan woman who meets Jesus at the well. We’re not told her name in John 4 but, in the Eastern Orthodox Church, she’s well known as St Photina, an evangelist and martyr. Photina, they say, was either imprisoned and martyred in Carthage, North Africa or she went to Rome, where she was tortured and killed by Emperor Nero.