Pray for Israeli hostages
One for Israel had released some scriptures to help people pray for the Israeli hostages. People are praying all over the world for the huge number held hostage in Gaza. There are children, babies, those with disabilities and dementia, autism and serious health conditions, all of which are held captive by merciless terrorists. It hardly […]
Ten ways to pray about Freedom of Speech
As Christians are experiencing their freedom of speech being challenged, CARE have written ten ways to pray about freedom of speech. “Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression…to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.” Article 19 Universal Declaration […]
Understanding the Islamic End Times
David John has lived in the Middle East and shares insight on the Islamic understanding of the End Times which can help us in knowing how to pray. Considering what is happening right now in the Middle East, very few secular media sources seem to understand what really motivates Hamas (and all other radical Islamic […]
Shine Your Light prayer bulletin
As we prepare for the weekend of 16th and 17th December, we will use three themes each month to help everyone praying in the build-up for this wonderful God-given opportunity. This weekend will be the conclusion of three months of preparation, so as you pray, be aware that you are ploughing up the ground that you pray […]
How to pray for Israel – Hamas war
I’m bringing you this urgent call to pray with us for the serious situation in Israel. Saturday 7th October, there was a surprise early morning cross-border attack by Hamas militants on Southern Israel. Palestinian militant group Hamas breached the border fence and sent in fighters by land and some by motorised hang-gliders under the cover […]
The Harvest is Plentiful
Here are four reasons why, in general, the Church in the Southern Hemisphere is seeing an accelerating harvest. As we look around us here in the UK and at our society ‘the harvest’, what are we seeing, what are we hearing, what and how is the Holy Spirit speaking into our hearts, drawing our attention […]
GENDER IDENTITY IN THE CLASSROOM
WHAT DO WE MAKE OF LGBTQ+ FLAGS, GENDER IDENTITY AND PRONOUNS IN THE CLASSROOM? Genesis tells us that, as part of God’s good creation, humanity was made of two distinct sexes because both are needed to fully reflect His image. To Him male and female are equally precious, gifted, sent out together to accomplish His […]
How the Feast of Trumpets became Rosh HaShana
This weekend sees the Jewish nation celebrating Rosh HaShana, but what it is? One for Israel fills us in on how Jewish New Year came about. What is Rosh Hashana? Much of the world celebrates a new start as December 31st turns into January 1st, whereas Jewish people now celebrate their new year at the […]
Pray for the new Bishop of Birmingham
The Reverend Dr Michael Volland has been announced as the new Bishop of Birmingham. He’ll replace The Right Reverend David Urquhart, who retired last October. Dr Volland will move to the Midlands from Cambridge, where he’s been Principal of Ridley Hall, the Cambridge University college which trains CofE clergy for ordination, and where he was […]
Transgender
CARE has been a voice for truth for many decades and they address causes in society. Transgender is a huge issue affecting young people. This is a great article from a biblical point of view. The last decade has seen an enormous surge in young people seeking gender identity services, with an increase of over […]
