José Oliveira tells his own, unfinished, story. Part 3 of 4 episodes The crossing Our food sales grew for a couple of months, then they stabilised. We had investment offers which we couldn’t accept because we were ‘illegal’. For months we waited for an update from...

Peter Sammons reflects on one particular gravestone in Yorkshire. MORTALITY FOR LIFE As we wander through cemeteries they can sometimes be rather dismal places, often overgown, as though no one really cares. And always with the unspoken message that one day, this is...

IRRATIONALITY RULES – OK? What are the causes of the ascendancy of irrational cancel-culture spirit in the colleges, the imposition of sexual policies that undermine the traditional family in wider society, the breakdown of social norms leading to eruption of violent...

# 5 – Mr Rhino Every leader will relate to the ‘Rhino’! Dan Holland continues his occasional series ....... A CHARGER No matter how conciliatory and supportive we may be with a ‘rhino’, he will turn and charge with lowered horn at the slightest correction or perceived...

Dan Holland’s recent seasonal message to TFM supporters resonates with a wider community Unshakable The phrase “one last shaking” means a thorough house cleaning, getting rid of all that historical and religious ‘junk’ so that the unshakable essentials stand clear and...

Jack Taylor considers PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE? Readers may recall we looked a few months back at Gaza and Zephaniah (see link at foot of this article). The Gaza situation persists and the world at large has taken the side of ‘Gaza’ - and demonised Israel. So far, so...

Some thoughtful perspectives .... Timing We are not very far from the revelation of the antichrist. Once revealed, world events will escalate. The ‘one world order’ will be a system (controlled by the antichrist) wherein the world will be divided into 10 regions which...

José Oliveira tells his own, unfinished, story. Part 2 of 4 episodes  The wilderness The situation for our family was very difficult. Without jobs, we were running out of money... And that sense of oppression was still very present I couldn't understand why. To me the...

David Lambourn A review by Peter Sammons Positioning Sometimes when you receive a book, you know precisely where it will stand in your personal library’s bookshelf! David Lambourn’s valuable book is just such. It sits neatly between David Pawson’s “Israel in the New...

Some perspectives Abraham Accords September 15, 2020, the Abraham Accords were signed, reflecting a normalization of relations between Israel and the Gulf States of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Sudan followed on September 26, 2020, and Morocco in December...

Owl embodies Jesus’ injunction for his disciples to be ‘as wise as serpents, innocent as doves’.  Dan Holland explains ..... Owl first met Ostrich at Bible college. He was obviously a ‘go getter’ and was a most conscientious suitor. She knew instinctively they were...

Jesus in His Hebraic hinterland It’s worth noting that the Saltshakers ministry has rebuilt its website. The introductory ‘page’ is helpful: https://www.saltshakers.com/about For those unaware, ‘Saltshakers’ is run by Steve Maltz who has built up a considerable...

Campaigner Jayne Ozanne has recently stated ‘repentance unnecessary’ for salvation: Jayne Ozanne: ‘Repentance unnecessary for salvation’ But what does Jesus say? This article brings perspective: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/unless-you-stop-loving-sin CHRISTIAN...

A report from a secular publication. https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/20368/christians-persecuted-worldwide This makes for sobering reading. Much prayer required.