Articles
Friday, 08 December 2017 12:50
South Africa’s parliament shaken by prayer
A momentous prayer meeting, likely to have lasting significance, has taken place in South Africa’s parliament. The focus was reconciliation. White people asked forgiveness from blacks, who in turn confessed their sins against the white community.…
Friday, 08 December 2017 12:48
Waiting outside an abortion clinic was worth it
A mother wrote to Karen Swallow Prior, ‘I met you outside Women's Services. I was 15 years old. I was alone, about to start a two-day procedure. On day one of the would-be termination, I was…
Friday, 08 December 2017 12:46
Friday Focus: Christmas HOPE
When the shepherds had seen the new-born Jesus, they spread the word and amazed everyone who heard their story. This month churches will be distributing the Christmas HOPE magazine door-to-door in villages, towns and cities, spreading…
Friday, 08 December 2017 12:44
Intercessor Focus: Brexit and Ireland
The problems over the Irish border dispute seem to have been resolved, after intense negotiations between London, Brussels, Dublin and Belfast. We can pray for God to bless everyone powerfully with the wisdom and discernment needed…
Friday, 08 December 2017 12:41
Christmas outreach
As Christmas approaches, churches will be presenting carol services and other seasonal activities where the gospel is preached. Pray for God to anoint His people with powerful evangelism, and for the Holy Spirit to speak through…
Friday, 08 December 2017 12:39
Archbishop’s plea to Trump
Before President Trump decided to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, he received last-minute pleas from many people, including the heads of Jerusalem churches and the Archbishop of Canterbury. Justin Welby wrote, ‘Mr President, we have been…