Author Archives: Diana

Affectionately nicknamed the ‘land of smiles’, with its spectacular scenery and mouth-watering cuisine, Thailand is visited by 14 million tourists each year (a figure that’s doubled in a decade). However, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find a nation with … Continue reading →

Writing recently about Stephen’s trial before the High Priest and the Sanhedrin to answer false charges brought against him, recorded in Acts 6 & 7, John Grayston, Biblical and Theological Consultant for the Scripture Union, pointed out that Stephen followed … Continue reading →

‘…these things happened… as examples…’ 1 Corinthians 10:11 A pastor was building a fence while the neighbour’s 12-year-old son watched. The pastor smiled and said, ‘Are you interested in carpentry?’ ‘No,’ the boy replied. ‘I just want to hear what … Continue reading →

In the last 100 years, since the census of 1911, what has been the biggest, most significant event to happen?  In a widespread recent survey, the invention of the internet beat even the Second World War and men walking on … Continue reading →

This month sees Pentecost, when the Church worldwide looks back to its founding in Jerusalem with the coming of the Holy Spirit.  But what of the Church today?  In many parts of the world it faces serious and sustained persecution. … Continue reading →

The United Mission to Nepal (UMN) aims “to minister to the needs of the people of Nepal in the Name and Spirit of Christ, and to make Christ known by word and life”. This is worked out by mixed teams … Continue reading →

The Bible has pipped pop-star Justin Bieber to take top spot in the Facebook popularity charts. The Bible is also proving more popular than Man United and Real Madrid. All Facebook, the unofficial Facebook resource, has recently announced that the … Continue reading →