Israel’s Mother Teresa beaten up
A CHURCH LEADER known as the ‘Mother Teresa of Israel’ has been beaten up and the disabled children and orphans under her care poisoned with gas by extremists linked to…
ISHMAEL CHEATS DEATH AND SINGS TO JESUS AGAIN
Did you spot this popular singing star on page 3 of our last issue? You’d be forgiven for not recognising the Christian rock singer of the 1970s and 80s as…
Holding hands with Christ in a hostile world
THE FIRES OF ANTI-CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION rage on around the world. Through most of the Middle East, and in large parts of Africa and Asia, our brothers and sisters continue to…
Was Jonah alive or dead in the whale?
If Jesus fulfilled the “sign of Jonah”, then Jonah must have drowned and been brought back to life, argues Philip Wren The Islamic apologist Ahmed Deedat used to love to…
Wanted: Fireproof Christians
In the last two issues of HEART we have published extracts from a short but highly challenging booklet by Sister Joela Krüger of Germany’s Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary, founded by…
ONE REPENTANT NEO-NAZI, 22 CONVICTIONS AND A THRIVING FAITH
RACIST ORGANISATION COMBAT 18 is well underway with its preparations for the upcoming 125th birthday of Adolf Hitler. But they have certainly lost the support of one reformed Sussex man.…
It’s Good Wednesday, actually
Philip Wren offers evidence that the crucifixion took place on a Wednesday, not Friday If you’ve ever wondered why Jesus said he’d be in the grave for three days and…
THE CROSS IN THE CROSSFIRE
TOUGH DECISIONS FOR CHRISTIANS: Will it be an offence to promote the cross? This is our second extract from a short but challenging booklet by Sister Joela Krüger of Germany’s…
My manifesto for 2014
By Sandy Medway Sandy Medway works within the Christian voluntary and community sector as a freelance consultant and for the last 20 years has helped support a wide range of…
Fifth century revivalist is a 21st century hit!
Approaching St Patrick’s Day on 17 March, Clive Price tells the story of actor Roger Nelson, who’s created a unique solo play about the man who reached Ireland for Christ
A refreshing read
Where can one find a good read, to inspire, encourage or to revive oneself if circumstances are tough and you are feeling low? Mark Weeden shares some of his bookshelf…
THE CROSS IN THE CROSSFIRE: A warning from the Third Reich
By Sister Joela Krüger Published by the Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary As we draw near to the time of Jesus’ second coming, it is his cross that will unite or…
Narnia and Canterbury are on the map for book awards
THE ARCHBISHOP of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby and famous writer C S Lewis are among subjects covered in the recently announced shortlist for the Christian Book Awards 2014.
“Ideal church show” previews Scotland’s epic year
Scottish independence and Commonwealth Games highlighted at CRE SCOTLAND’S own “ideal church show” attracted 1,600 people just before the start of a dramatic year for the nation. The Christian Resources…
Bluesman Bryn is “Top Of The Pops” in prison
Bryn Haworth was a hit in the 70s. Well, he’s popular again – this time bringing healing peace into prisons. In a Sussex village before a church gig, this “musician’s…