How does a Jewish atheist brought up on an Israeli kibbutz end up a missionary to his own people? Asaf Pelled, 43, admits that being an atheist and Jewish is something of an anomaly in view of their being God’s chosen people, but he was far from alone on that […]
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Timely reflections on lessons of Yom Kippur War — Charles Gardner
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent Amidst much internal conflict in Israel, we are fast approaching the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War in the autumn of 1973. And it will coincide, appropriately, with the launch of the movie Golda – about the legendary Israeli Prime Minister at the time. […]
Testimony: Jailed for her faith, Iranian woman shows love of Jesus to torturers
By Charles Gardner Watching a beautiful and vivacious Iranian woman being interviewed in Israel for the Christian Broadcasting Network, you would hardly believe she has endured torture and imprisonment for her faith. But the face of Marziyeh Amirizadeh lights up with joy as her eyes glisten with the love she […]
TESTIMONY: The empty tomb: ‘I knew that Jesus wasn’t there,’ Jewish believer confesses
By Charles Gardener College lecturer and evangelist Richard Harvey faced two main obstacles as he considered the validity of the Christian faith while at school in Winchester, England. Firstly, he was Jewish – his family (formerly known as Hirschland) fled Germany with the rise of the Nazis and many of […]
Exodus II: Spike in worldwide antisemitism sparks mass emigration — Charles Gardner
The future of the Jewish people in Europe – and even in America – is at great risk, with many leaving for Israel or being advised to do so. Much of the shocking rise in worldwide antisemitism that is behind this mass exodus has been witnessed by Dr Fred Wright, […]
Jaffa is reminder of how blessing Israel is key to revival — Charles Gardner
I love to share the story of the port that launched the Gospel “ship” to the nations. My love for Jaffa, at the southern end of the bustling coastal city of Tel Aviv, goes back to when my wife Linda and I spent 11 days there following a study tour […]
Feasting on the Bread that truly satisfies — Charles Gardner
I have noticed over the years how God often gives us a physical example (or symbol) of what he’s talking about, later to be fulfilled by a spiritual reality. As Jesus explained to Nicodemus, we are born of water (I guess meaning from our mother’s womb when her waters break), […]
‘Your God reigns!’ — Charles Gardner
‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’ — Romans 10:15, partially quoting Isaiah 52:7 These words have inspired my entire adult life as I have endeavoured to walk in the footsteps of Jesus – and especially, in my retirement years, in sharing the gospel with the […]
Heaven’s heart surgery: why we need the transformative power of Pentecost — Charles Gardner
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent The greatest need for both Jews and Gentiles is an outpouring of the Holy Spirit as on the Day of Pentecost (or Shavuot) – 50 days after Yeshua was raised from the dead. Whereas the Law of Moses, given 50 days after the exodus from […]
The cross and the crown — Charles Gardner
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent The coronation taking place in London’s Westminster Abbey this Saturday is not just about the crowning of a new king. If the service follows precedent, it will also be much focused on the King of Kings, the ruler of the universe. This is symbolically reflected […]