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…
Meriam escapes and ‘trusts in God’
Meriam with her daughter Maya who was born in prison whilst her legs were chained _ MOTHER OF TWO MERIAM IBRAHIM has now met Pope Francis after the Italian government…
MPs and peers fight for faith rights
Freedom fighters Baroness cox (left), Baroness Berridge and former MP Andy Reid at the launch of the APPG website _ KILLING PEOPLE FOR THEIR RELIGION is a worldwide mega-problem which…
National News in Brief June-July 2014
CAMERON “UNDERMINED CHRISTIANITY” ONE IN THREE VOTERS believes PM David Cameron has undermined Christianity and 50 per cent think marriage should be defined as an ‘exclusive commitment’ between a man…
NATIONAL NEWS in brief April-May 2014
Man denied job for “being Christian” settles with hotel A Christian graphic designer, who sued a hotel claiming he was denied a job at the hotel because of his faith,…
VICTORY FOR FREE SPEECH
Peers block threat to liberty STREET PREACHERS and buskers alike can breathe a sigh of relief. Threats to free speech have been allayed by a House of Lords move to…
Mission leader welcomes royal support for believers under pressure
Clive Price reports PRINCE CHARLES has joined a chorus of cries “that is sounding louder and louder in the UK” on behalf of the suffering Church, says Barnabas Fund International…
NATIONAL NEWS February – March 2014
Campaigners concerned over Bill that “shackles” charities GOVERNMENT ministers must rethink controversial measures that threaten to curb charities’ campaigning power.
Snakes swarm during crucifixion shoot
Behind the scenes of hit series “The Bible” Nearly 50 snakes had to be cleared from the foot of the cross during the filming of a crucifixion scene for a…
Nativity App for Tablet Tots
If you have an iPad or iPhone and children age 2-7, they’ll love the ‘Wriggly Nativity’ app.
Marriage Week set to smash world record
Nearly 4,000 husbands and wives have signed up to say “We will!” again PRO-MARRIAGE CAMPAIGNERS are more than on track to smash the world record for the number of couples…
NEW THREAT TO FREE SPEECH
Why carol singing and handing out leaflets could make you a nuisance this time next year STREET PREACHERS and others who express controversial views could be caught by new sweeping…
“Duty to die” fears over assisted suicide bill
A Scottish bid to legalise assisted suicide is “unnecessary, unethical and dangerous”, and could lead the vulnerable to feel they have a “duty to die”, campaigners say.
Street preacher walks free
In the last edition of Heart, we brought you news of pastor Josh Williamson who was arrested twice for preaching on the streets of Scotland. Earlier this month, the London…