CBM campaign gets backing from TV’s Gyles Brandreth
The global figures are shocking: 75% of those who are blind, don’t need to be.
Josh Williams in Ukraine
Kingdom calling: how one engineering student connected his skills to his faith in Ukraine
Like a lot of young Christians in university are undoubtedly doing as I write this, I asked God to show me how he wanted to use my education for his kingdom. The answer came out of the blue, in a way and at a time I wasn’t expecting.
‘I cannot put blinkers on and ignore what I see around me’
Decades of helping the poor in Ethiopia has led to the publication of a book of biblical reflections.
Pentecost outreach to Jewish people sparks interest in Jesus
An innovative gospel outreach over the Pentecost weekend went ahead despite the current hostile environment toward followers of Jesus in Jerusalem, sparking interest among hundreds of Jewish people wanting to dig deeper into the claims of Jesus, International Mission to Jewish People reported today. Specifically designed for those who had…
Guest blog: Is there hope for Myanmar?
Myanmar, bordered by Bangladesh and India in the west, China in the north, Laos and Thailand to the east, is a country blessed with serene beauty, a wealth of natural resources and populated by peace-loving people. Yet this nation, largely unexplored by Westerners, is in crisis. In this blog (written…
Turkey/Syria earthquake: ‘The Centres of Hope are opening their doors for everybody’
Open Doors has been reporting on partners assessing the needs of believers and others in Syria and Turkey following the recent massive earthquake.
Retirement doesn’t mean that God is finished with you
Dr Natalie Henley*, GFA World, shares her story. I always used to say the NHS was like the family business. My father was a GP, both my brothers are doctors, and my earliest memories involved being around hospitals, including joining in Christmas staff social events as a family and meeting…
Gyles Brandreth to present Radio 4 appeal for Christian blind charity
Gyles Brandreth will present a BBC Radio 4 appeal in February to raise funds for Christian international disability charity CBM UK. The writer, broadcaster and former MP is a long-time supporter of the charity and will be appealing for funds to prevent avoidable blindness in the world’s poorest places.
Participants flock to enter new Christian music awards
Since its inception late last July, the Firstfruits Music Awards for emerging and undiscovered Christian artists and songwriters is making an impact on the world stage. Participants are flocking in from across Europe, the Americas, Africa and India. Based upon the current numbers and with 20% of the song submissions,…
Iran: rescuing persecuted believers to help restore and rebuild their lives
There is growing concern for the safety of Christian converts in Iran following a British government report that found that simply being a Christian is enough to get you arrested there. The report revealed that "many arrests reportedly took place during police raids on religious gatherings" and that "Christians, particularly…