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Why did the Lord speak to Moses in the desert?
18+ hour, 42+ min ago (777+ words) Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster shares some insights into the Jewish background of the book of Numbers. "In the desert" (Ba Midbar) is the name given to the 4th Book of the Bible, known as "Numbers". Numbers 1: 1 goes: "And…...
Many churches unconcerned about food ethics, survey suggests
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (504+ words) The survey of more than 600 churchgoers found that just 12 per cent said their church "always" considered ethical issues in the serving of food and drink, while 35 per cent indicated their church did so "sometimes, depending on cost, convenience and / or…...
The Bohemian queen who was a catalyst for the English Reformation
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (341+ words) A queen who loved Scripture Anne arrived in England in the winter of 1381 to marry King Richard II, son of the Black Prince. They married in 1382, and biographers agree that the marriage was happy. She entered a world in which…...
Who represents you and who do you represent?
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (554+ words) Representation is one of the most powerful forces in human existence." A single representative can shape the destiny of a family, a community, a company, or even an entire nation. Representatives influence culture, define values, and communicate what is acceptable,…...
Report warns of continued anti-Christian hostility across Europe during April
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (923+ words) According to an analysis by the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe (OIDAC Europe), 38 anti-Christian hate crimes were recorded last month, with incidents targeting churches, cemeteries, religious symbols, as well as Christians themselves." France recorded the highest…...
Faith covenant" has strengthened cooperation with local authorities, report finds
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (1224+ words) The report, Ten Years of the Faith Covenant, was commissioned by Faith Action and the APPG on Faith and Society, and recently launched in Westminster at a gathering attended by MPs, faith and charity leaders, council officials, and government partners....
Pastor Greg Locke's 20-year-old son dies from drug overdose
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (395+ words) The pastor's announcement was'made on his social media'just a few hours after he was told his son had died from a drug overdose. "Today, words fail us. It's been a long, hard battle the last few years. In times like…...
Historic Mozambique church destroyed in extremist attack as church leaders appeal for peace
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (579+ words) The attack targeted St Louis de Montfort parish in the village of Minhoene, close to Meza, where armed insurgents reportedly burned church buildings, damaged a kindergarten, and destroyed the priests" residence. No fatalities were reported during the assault, which took…...
Who was Mother Julian of Norwich and why is she important?
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (707+ words) A church might have had a cell occupied by successive anchorites or anchoresses. These varied in size but usually amounted to one or two rooms built against the church wall, with a window to the outside to allow food to…...
'Dark day' as retired pastor is convicted for preaching John 3: 16 near abortion facilities
1+ week, 1+ day ago (578+ words) Pastor Clive Johnston, 78, was found guilty by a district judge at a hearing at Coleraine Magistrates in Northern Ireland on Thursday." He has been convicted of two charges under the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act after he held an…...