A monthly column in which Julita Kok shares on living adventurously with God Life has no guarantees and you simply do not know what will happen next. Makes me think of Forest Gump. His famous line was “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna […]
Opinion
Focus on the Family: How to seek out new friendships
Q: My wife and I have a close-knit circle of friends who we’ve known for years. However, we’re starting to feel that something’s missing — like we’ve gotten stagnant with our usual connections. Do you have any advice for expanding our horizons and seeking out new friendships? Graeme: You may […]
The faith of Dolly Parton
Originally published in God Reports Dolly Parton, the beloved country music legend whose sparkling personality, songwriting genius, and generous spirit touched millions, passed into the presence of the Lord on August 25, in Nashville. She was 80. She had a brief battle with cancer, according to a representative. While the […]
292% increase in Christian murders across Africa says SAFI in quarterly report
By Bafana Modise, National Spokesperson of South African Friends of Israel At least 360 Christians were documented as having been killed across Africa during the second quarter of 2026, in attacks attributed by sources to Islamist extremists or armed groups accused of targeting Christian communities, according to the latest quarterly […]
The world finally noticed Nigeria’s persecuted Christians. Why hasn’t anything changed?
In this opinion piece, originally published in The Christian Post, Brad Brandon founder and CEO of Across Nigeria asks why increased awareness of the dire situation of Christians in Nigeria has not led to increased accountability. Brandon writes from the perspective of a missionary who spends much time in high-persecution areas of […]
Church disconnected from Jewish roots in peril — Charles Gardner
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent Freshly revived from another invigorating experience at Keswick — the Galilee of England as I coined it last year — I am stirred anew by the glorious Gospel which alone can heal our sick society. Repeatedly urged to drink of the living waters Jesus promised […]
Who will speak for them? The silent suffering of Christians under the Palestinian Authority
Originally published in Anglican Ink Before you read this article, I want you to understand something: the person who wrote these words could pay a high price simply for choosing to speak. If my identity is revealed, I could face danger or even death — not because I have committed […]
Focus on the Family: How do I encourage loved ones in difficult situations?
Q: Do you have any advice for coming alongside loved ones in difficult situations? A good friend was recently widowed, and my cousin was just diagnosed with a terminal illness. I want to encourage them but feel awkward about what to say. Graeme: You heart is clearly in the right […]
The call to speak up on behalf of God’s chosen people — Charles Gardner
Gateway News UK Correspondent Charles Gardner reflects on his calling Days after retiring from the newspaper industry more than 13 years ago, I heard God’s voice speaking clearly into my soul: “I have called you for such a time as this.” I was taking the initial steps of a new […]
Grace under pressure — Vivienne Solomons
There is a quiet misconception that often creeps into Christian circles about what it means to be “gracious” in the workplace. Somewhere along the line, we started conflating biblical grace with the avoidance of conflict. We tell ourselves that being a faithful believer at work means that we must be […]
