A heartfelt welcome to the Rev Boris ‘Billy Graham’ Johnson, who has gone beyond the call of duty to preach the glorious Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, whom he boldly proclaimed as “the way, the truth and the life” – quoting Jesus’ words in John 14:6.1 And […]
Author: Charles Gardner
Peace in the Middle East — Charles Gardner
Believing Arabs will soon be heard, saying ‘Your God reigns!’ Peace in the Middle East was considered a pipedream just a few years ago. So when my book Peace in Jerusalem was published in 2015, it was meant to be provocative. But it was also true, in part, because it […]
Tiger in the woods: my prayer for golf’s ‘comeback kid’ — Charles Gardner
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent As a former golf correspondent, I was shocked to hear of the serious car crash involving Tiger Woods in Los Angeles. According to those on the scene, he is lucky to be alive after what was evidently a terrifying high-speed incident, the cause of which […]
A new creation: Jesus brings hope after years of depression
Jesus brings ‘amazing sense of hope’ after years of depression After years of struggling with depression, Steph Petrou felt like “a new creation” when Jesus came into her life. “I honestly feel like a completely new creation. He has given me an amazing sense of hope that I’d never experienced […]
Gender bending laws threaten long imprisonment for challenging self-identity
By Charles Gardner, UK correspondent We would do well to heed a warning from Down Under of the potential for further restrictions on our religious and other liberties. The transgender debate – and in particular the “conversion therapy” issue – has already seen bizarre new laws introduced in Australia that […]
Love of Jesus melts hearts of Hitler’s henchmen — Charles Gardner
Along with the many stories of terrible suffering experienced by the Jewish people during World War II, a largely unknown testimony of God’s amazing grace emerged from the very place where justice was carried out upon some of the Holocaust’s leading perpetrators. A paean of praise to the limitless mercy […]
When silence is evil: time to stand up against antisemitism — Charles Gardner
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent I guess many people are breathing a sigh of relief now that the White House has closed its doors on Mr Trump. They think it’s all over. But my message to them is: “You ain’t seen nothing yet!” So, fasten your seat-belts, for you are […]
History lesson for dictators — Charles Gardner
If I had lived during the centuries leading up to the coming of Christ and been given a glimpse of the 21st century world, I might well have been filled with a sense of déjà vu. The people of that time had witnessed the great expansion of empires – the […]
‘Star of Bethlehem’ showing up just before Christmas — Charles Gardner
Is this astronomical event a sign of the Second Coming? By UK Correspondent, Charles Gardner Hold onto your seats! The “Star of Bethlehem” will appear in the sky just before Christmas, according to astronomers1. No, this is not some sort of aerial nativity show or seasonal greeting – it’s the […]
San Remo resolution webinar clarifies Israel’s legality — Charles Gardner
The controversial subject of Israel, with its political and spiritual significance for the nations and for Christians in particular, was aired in a most helpful way through an online webinar on Sunday night. Hundreds of people from all over the United Kingdom took part in a marvellously interactive discussion triggered […]