As I write, I am preparing for a CMJ Day in Hull, which will include talks and presentations on the work of the Church’s ministry among Jewish people. The location feels very significant since it was the home city of William Wilberforce, who made such a huge impact both on […]
Tag: Charles Gardner
Mayflower anniversary highlights need for spiritual climate change — Charles Gardner
UK correspondent Charles Gardner says rich, godly heritage of Pilgrim Fathers being thrown away for bowl of ‘tasteless green stew’ As the media scrum moves to Glasgow for the latest global summit on climate change, few will be aware of a much more significant event. For it coincides with the […]
Murdered British MP was devout Christian and friend of Israel — Charles Gardner
Charles Gardner pays tribute to UK parliamentarian Sir David Amess who was fatally stabbed in his office in a church building last Friday in what police are calling a terrorist attack I believe it is so important that we pay tribute to Sir David Amess, brutally assassinated at Leigh-on-Sea while […]
UK Christians urged to look to SA for inspiration to resist agenda of the enemy — Charles Gardner
After mingling with Christians over the past few days as pandemic restrictions are eased, I get the sense that many are giving up the struggle — not of their personal faith, perhaps, but of our national capitulation to the tidal wave of “wokedom”. It’s as if they are saying: “There’s […]
‘Sorry, I’m Jewish!’: a journey of discovery that Jesus is Israel’s Messiah
Londoner Brian Greenaway grew up in a loving family very much aware of his Jewish identity, but from a political Zionist, rather than a religious point of view. He was prejudiced against Arabs as he felt they were trying to destroy his people, and he hated Christians because of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Repairing the ruins — Charles Gardner
Saving the planet? It’s God’s house that needs rebuilding By UK Correspondent, Charles Gardner Partly to deflect attention from an increasingly perplexing Covid crisis, Boris Johnson no doubt hoped to inject a breath of fresh air with extravagant promises of wind power. Within 10 years, every home will be energised […]
A call for courage — Charles Gardner
We are surrounded by ‘a great cloud of witnesses’ (Heb 12.1) As Christians fight battles on several fronts – not only with Covid, but from increasing attempts to shut down their voice – courage is the great need of the hour. There can surely be few better examples of this […]