Articles
Thursday, 21 December 2017 14:35
War-torn areas: shelter and relief
The word ‘shelter’ literally means a house, a tent, or a refuge. It arises from the command of Jesus that we are to ‘love our neighbour.’ This additionally implies providing food, clothing and drinking water to…
Thursday, 21 December 2017 14:33
Pakistan: persecution in churches and prisons
On 17 December, two suicide bombers targeted a Methodist church in Quetta, leaving nine dead and over fifty injured. Only one managed to detonate his vest: the second was killed by security forces. Over 400 worshippers…
Thursday, 21 December 2017 14:24
Nigeria fighting Fulani
‘I watched Fulani kill and burn homes with glee. Numan region belongs to us. If the government cannot protect us, then we will protect our land and our heritage. It is all we have to hand…
Thursday, 21 December 2017 14:18
Syria: fighting and refugee plight
In just one area of East Damascus over 500 Syrians are in urgent need of medical evacuation from an area which has been under siege since 2013. There are severe food shortages, with 11.9% of children…
Thursday, 21 December 2017 14:16
Egypt: 2018 election
Ever since former prime minister Ahmed Shafiq said he would run in the 2018 presidential election, many are speculating about his ability to win. Egypt’s religious institutions influence presidential candidates, and journalists supporting President al-Sisi have…
Friday, 15 December 2017 12:07
Created for a purpose
God has a purpose for each one of us, something unique that He calls us to respond to. Dallas Derksen thought he already had his plan, but then realised that the Lord had another path for…