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Thursday, 24 December 2015 11:15
Pray for Christians sharing their faith at work
‘The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.’ (Jn. 1:5) Jesus was born into a dark world. No sooner was he born than Herod tried to kill him. Even during this…
Thursday, 24 December 2015 11:14
British Armed Forces prayer needs
Pray for those whose duties take them away from their families this Christmas and New Year, and that soldiers will find peace and joy in the fact that God sent His Son Jesus to be our…
Thursday, 24 December 2015 11:13
Christmas in European refugee camps
Families in refugee camps are safe - for now - from any immediate danger, but dropping temperatures pose another serious threat. Little David has not experienced many Christmases, but he and many other refugee children know…
Thursday, 24 December 2015 11:12
Christmas traditions in different cultures
Christmas in Austria starts around 4 pm on Christmas Eve, when the tree is lit for the first time. Finnish people traditionally eat rice porridge and plum juice for breakfast on Christmas Eve, and at midday…
Thursday, 24 December 2015 11:09
Spreading God’s goodwill in the darker places
We praise God for the many churches and charities who will be reaching out to the vulnerable, homeless and lost over this Christmas season. They will do so with love, hope and God’s message of salvation…
Friday, 18 December 2015 11:52
South Africa: three finance ministers in six days
South Africa has its third finance minister in less than a week. Pravin Gordhan was rushed into the position on Sunday night after days of confusion. Finance minister Nhanhla Nene was attempting to rein in state…