As Christians around the world mark the final week of Jesus’ life on earth that culminated in his death on a cross, many of us are having to face up to our mortality as never before in light of the coronavirus pandemic. According to Jesus, every true disciple must face the […]
Author: Charles Gardner
Christians in English town apologise for historic antisemitism
After nearly 800 years, the people of High Wycombe, England, have come together to apologise to the Jewish people for their expulsion from the town in 1234. In an extraordinary act of confession involving some 300 Christians from 50 different churches, Jewish leaders were profoundly moved by the occasion during […]
Israel not for sale: commentary on ‘Deal of Century’ peace plan
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent Will President Trump’s long-awaited ‘Deal of the Century’ bring peace to the Middle East? Most critics are bound to write it off as a dead letter before the ink has dried, but I’m not so sure. Predictably, it is regarded by the mainstream media as heavily […]
To the Jew first — true freedom can only come from the Gospel
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent As we mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on Monday, it’s a good time to ponder the spiritual liberation that will truly set God’s chosen people free. The merciless slaughter of six million Jews by one of the most advanced, ‘civilised’ nations […]
Time to rediscover the blessings of Sabbath — Charles Gardner
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent An almost tangible sense of peace has descended on Parliament since Boris Johnson stormed to victory in the General Election. And it seems to have pervaded the atmosphere of the country as a whole. The debates I have watched on TV have been paragons of […]
Nanny impacts nations — Charles Gardner
The incalculable effects of faithfully sowing Gospel seeds among the young Discovering how a 19th century hero of mine was converted to Christ is a welcome encouragement for my greatest heroine – my wife Linda! I’ll explain why in due course. Lord Shaftesbury’s passion for Christ influenced an entire generation. […]
World Cup and why I’m still proud to be South African — Charles Gardner
Having thoroughly enjoyed watching England lift the Cricket World Cup just a few months ago, I was equally ecstatic to witness the Springboks take rugby’s equivalent last Saturday. Though I have made my home in England over the past 50 years, there is a part of me still in South […]
Lord’s Prayer and the great sign of our age — Charles Gardner
The very first line of the Lord’s Prayer stresses the importance to God of the great sign of our age – the return of the Jews to their ancient land. It has long been understood from the Scriptures that Christian support for Jewish Aliyah (immigration to Israel) is expected, but […]
Rescuing Jews from persecution not for faint-hearted — Charles Gardner
Frontline soldier’s ongoing battle to rescue Jews Working on the frontline of the global battle to rescue Jews from persecution is not for the fainthearted. But former head-teacher, lecturer and pastor Fred Wright will stop at nothing to help God’s chosen people make the journey back to their ancient land. […]
Our darkest hour and our short memory — Charles Gardner
Gateway News UK correspondent Charles Gardner reflects on the peril confronting Britain eight decades after it faced the outbreak of World War II and the key to its rescue then and now. As we approach the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II, I finally got round to […]