NIGERIA – EVERY TWO HOURS
https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/20278/nigeria-genocide-christians The scale of violence against Christians is tragic but unreported by so-called ‘MSM’. Interesting that the convenient new ‘take’ on anti-Christian violence when it is reported is that it’s all down...
BIGGER TENT!
How do believing Jew and believing gentile co-relate? Why is ‘a bigger tent’ needed? Peter Sammons considers. Part 1, of a 2- part article. A big family and a big wedding! This article explores the Lord’s Salvation strategy as opened out in the Bible, in particular...
How to make the World a Better Place – the Brandt Commission, 1980
Peter Sammons casts his mind back to the 1980s Who Cares, Wins? I’m probably one of the only people of my cohort who actually read The Brandt Report back in the 1980s. At that time I was keen on political expression and thought Mankind might be able to create for...
FLAGS OF CONVENIENCE?
Why are Arab flags so similar? Roger Dunsdon considers. Above: the Jordanian flag. Flag of the Rebels Arab national flags generally use the colours green, red, white and black. Why? We considered this obliquely, a month ago, in the context of Hamas. See the link below...
PROFOUND QUESTIONS
How should we consider Israel/Arab questions from a specifically Christian viewpoint? Roger Dunsdon considers. Where is God in all this? Christian views on Israel are generally driven by a theological philosophy known as ‘Fulfillment Theology’ AKA ‘Replacement...
Ruth – A Prophetic Parable?
Does the story of Ruth hint at far more than just historical narrative? Is it in fact a prophetic parable of profound significance? Given current world events, has engagement with this prophetic parable suddenly become urgent, and informative? Simon Pease considers....
Introducing folk from the church. # 2 – the shirehorse.
Dan Holland introduces some folk we might meet ..... Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might (Eccles 9v 10a) The ‘Shirehorse’ has been faithfully ploughing the same furrow for decades. He doesn’t approve all this kerfuffle about ‘demons’ and...
Is reassignment surgery conversion therapy?
This news story is ‘re-tweeted’ from Christian Concern, UK. Image from Unsplash. Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch told parliament In December that the UK government's draft 'conversion therapy' bill will be published for pre-legislative scrutiny, despite it not being...
Introducing folk from the church
# 1 – Mr Sloth Mr Sloth’s Sunday THE SLOTH (LAZYBONES) has either grown up in a house where nothing is ever required of him or, over time, he has manipulated others to do all the work around him. For Mr Sloth it would be helpful to be involved in some Christian...
Tabernacling with God: Understanding the Blessing of God’s Presence in Our Midst
The amazing truth – God came to be with His people At this “Christmas” time, it is good to remember the true nature of our Creator God. One of the most unique - and amazing - things about the God of the Bible (the God of Jacob, Genesis 50:24; Matt 22:32) is His desire...
The Case for leaving the ECHR
Can there be a Christian ‘position’ on this vexed question? Peter Sammons considers. The Case for leaving the ECHR (1) This is a multi-faceted question, normally resolved in people’s minds by their personal political persuasion (and little else!). The ECHR is an...
Jesus pitched His tent …..
We are all ‘pilgrims and sojourners’ ....... It was the exodus of the Old Testament that earned the ancient Israelites the description of “pilgrims and sojourners.” They were a semi-nomadic people moving from place to place. Even their “church” was a tent that had to...
Pilavachi Pivot?
Why the institutional church’s deafening silence about Mike Pilavachi’s abuses? Dan Holland considers the present situation. Silence It’s been almost three months now since the C of E investigation found Mike Pilavachi‘guilty’, as linked here: Conclusion of Mike...
Pilgrims in a Foreign Land
Like the ancient Hebrews, we seek a permanent home. Yet God brings His home to us ….. GOD AMONG MEN God is pursuing an intimate love relationship with you. He will not end that pursuit until He has accomplished His eternal purpose in your life. From Genesis to...
China-Russia-Israel
China comes down on the ‘side’ of the ‘Palestinians’. Why? And what might we understand from this in our present days? Peter Sammons considers. Sino-Shift For the past 20 years I have wondered when China would ‘come off the fence’ and take sides in the...
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