As we mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe, celebrations of victory are tempered by the fact that it cost 50 million lives, which puts the present coronavirus crisis in perspective. Among those were six million Jews who were cold-bloodedly murdered as the Nazis tried to […]
Author: Charles Gardner
Israel’s 100-year-old earthly deed — Part 2 — Charles Gardner
Now that the significance of San Remo has been identified, let’s not “drop the ball”. Following last week’s centenary of the conference where Israel’s “earthly deed” was signed, it is vital that we continue to run with it until we have scored as many points as possible in key target […]
Israel’s earthly deed 100-years-old this weekend — Part 1 — Charles Gardner
The popular myth that Israel is occupying stolen land is blown apart by a little-known treaty signed 100 years ago this weekend that politicians and media prefer to ignore. It was at the Italian Riviera resort of San Remo on April 26th 1920 that the Allied victors of World War […]
Life from the dead: greatest sign of Jesus’ soon return — Charles Gardner
As a follow-up to Easter, I am particularly concerned with another resurrection much discussed in the Bible, and yet little taught in our churches. I am referring to what the Apostle Paul describes as “life from the dead” – when the Jewish people as a whole will recognise their Messiah. […]
Easter hope amid COVID crisis – Charles Gardner
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 […]
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. […]