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The Brontës and evangelicalism

The Brontës and evangelicalism
Charles Gardner
Charles Gardner

There’s been much fanfare over the screening of a new film based on Wuthering Heights, the Emily Brontë novel that has sent romantic hearts racing over nearly two centuries.

One result has been a fresh boost for tourism to Brontë country, focused on the village of Haworth in West Yorkshire. But for some, visits to these windswept moors are more akin to a pilgrimage celebrating their rich spiritual heritage.

Martin Goldsmith: Much-loved Jewish disciple of Jesus

Martin Goldsmith: Much-loved Jewish disciple of Jesus
Charles Gardner
Charles Gardner

One of Britain’s most well-known Jewish disciples of Jesus, Martin Goldsmith, has died peacefully, aged 91, after an extraordinary life of service to Christ.

After ten colourful years as a missionary in South East Asia with the Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF), he served for over 50 years as a gifted teacher at All Nations Christian College in Hertfordshire.

Bondi Beach attack: 'A wake-up call' for the church

Bondi Beach attack: 'A wake-up call' for the church
Charles Gardner
Charles Gardner

As Christians in England were singing Christmas carols – some underneath wintry skies in the open air – Jews on the other side of the world were being gunned down while lighting the candle marking the start of their Hanukkah festival.

The Sydney gathering beside the famed Bondi Beach turned into a shocking massacre, leaving 15 dead and 30 wounded, and a nation wondering how it could all have happened.

Keswick: England's Galilee

Keswick: England's Galilee
Charles Gardner
Charles Gardner

My wife, Linda, and I are still basking in the warm glow of the Keswick Convention, which we attended last week. And as one for whom Israel and the Jewish people are always close to my heart, I couldn’t help comparing it to Yeshua’s teaching around the Sea of Galilee.

Keswick has been held annually for 150 years in the heart of the town, set amidst the magnificent English Lake District. It is surrounded by lofty mountains and overlooks the serene Derwent Water, just three miles long and a mile at its widest point. One of the lakeside views was regarded by noted writer and art critic, John Ruskin, as among the three most beautiful sights in all Europe. The lake is even dotted with a few islands which have been the focus of ancient pilgrimages.

Big surprise, big blessing

Big surprise, big blessing
Charles Gardner
Charles Gardner

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Israel: Message of hope

Israel: Message of hope
Charles Gardner
Charles Gardner

Where terrified Israelis had only weeks earlier come under a hail of rockets from Iran, a young Iranian man brought a message of love, hope and reconciliation to the streets of Tel Aviv.

Unashamed and unabashed, Rami (whose surname is withheld for security reasons) declared how his life had changed through the Jewish Messiah and prayed that Israel and Iran would once again be friends.

Jewish mission marks anniversary

Jewish mission marks anniversary
Charles Gardner
Charles Gardner

Christ Church Jerusalem, the city’s headquarters of the Church’s Ministry among Jewish People (CMJ) is celebrating its 175th anniversary.

Founded in London in 1809 by William Wilberforce and others, CMJ last year celebrated the bicentenary of its involvement in the Holy Land. But it was not until 1849 that Christ Church was built.

Job done, says missionary to Africa

Job done, says missionary to Africa
Charles Gardner
Charles Gardner

Ex-Muslims are making disciples among a largely unreached people.

After 25 years of sharing the gospel in sub-Saharan Africa, a previously London-based physiotherapist feels able to say that her ‘mission is accomplished’.

From a kibbutz and New Age to the New Covenant and Christ

From a kibbutz and New Age to the New Covenant and Christ
Charles Gardner
Charles Gardner

A Messianic Jewish pastor is greatly indebted to Christians with a special love for the people of Israel. For without them his family would not have discovered Jesus as their Messiah.

Now helping to lead a congregation in Haifa, Jonathan Arnold describes his faith journey as being ‘from New Age to the New Covenant’.

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