Aiding and Advocating for Communities in Need
“By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has...
Bible translators are at risk of terrorist attacks in Africa’s Sahel region
Terrorism poses a constant threat to many Christians and Bible translators in the western part of the Sahel region of Africa, where we are involved, through your generous...
Government, Society and the Church
In his epistle to the Christians in Rome, the apostle Paul instructs his readers to submit to the governing authorities. ‘Let every person be subject to the governing...
The song of a deaf boy disowned by his father
Head of Supporter Relations, Tom Newbold, reflects on his recent visit to the only school for the deaf in eSwatini. “I like John chapter 3, verse 16 where...
The Strange Unity of the Church
The Bible underscores the need for unity among believers. We are exhorted to live in harmony with one another (Rom 12:16, NIV). We are many parts that form...
Christian Humanism
The Humanist UK website describes a “humanist” as someone who (1) trusts the scientific method when it comes to understanding how the universe works and rejects the idea...
The Temptations of Ageing
One can start well in a race, but things can go wrong along the way, so much so that he may not even end the race. Or he...
A Christian Perspective on Global Uncertainties and Disruptions
Uncertainty and disruption seem to be the order of the day. We are indeed at a historical moment in time. The world is witnessing considerable changes in modes...
How the Bible changed this former murderer
When you meet Eduardo, it’s impossible to imagine this polite, softly-spoken church pastor could ever have been a violent, drug-taking killer. I’ve never met anyone with such a...
The Bible—God’s Great Gift to Mankind
In the summer of 1864, Abraham Lincoln’s close friend, Joshua Speed, paid him a private visit in the outskirts of Washington. When Speed, a sceptic, found the American...
Children ask for Bibles in Malawi
God’s word is changing the lives of Malawi’s children. Now more and more of them are asking for Bibles, as Alan Kember explains. I’ve recently returned from Malawi,...
The parable of the good Samaritan speaks today
Head of Supporter Relations Alan Kember reflects on a recent visit to Mozambique – and the Psalm that gives voice to an HIV positive woman’s cry. Mozambique: a...