When you look at the amount of persecution and martyrdom of Christians around the world, the statistics tell a sobering story. According to Open Doors’ World Watch List, 4,476 Christian were killed for faith-related reasons in 2024, and some 380 million Christians today suffer high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith.[1] A martyr is literally a …
Five go out of this world
Chapter One: A Splendid Surprise “What a cracking day for a proper adventure!” cried Erik, kicking a pebble that skittered along the frost-bright ground. The planet Mercury gleamed all around—silver cliffs, dusky craters, and lakes that shone like puddles of glass. Four children in neat little space-smocks stood beside a squat rocket-cart, and a cheerful …
Morning prayer for Wednesday 24 September 2025
Invocation + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Pause for reflection Good morning, heavenly Father.We worship you, the creator and sustainer of the universe. Good morning, Lord Jesus.We worship you, Saviour and Lord of the world. Good morning, Holy Spirit.We worship you, sanctifier of the people …
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The turn of the screw
I asked ChatGPT to “write a 1000-word adventure story about the invention of the Phillips screwdriver and how it revolutionised home handyman traditions. Include a romantic angle and political intrigue. Have the ending suggest that the Allen key is plotting jealous revenge.” I also asked it to create the noir illustration. Here’s the result. They …
The ministry of witness
We sometimes think of the Book of Revelation as a mysterious puzzle or a terrifying forecast of the end of the world. But if we read it thoughtfully, this last book of the Bible is a spiritual treasure and a source of deep joy. It’s not the easiest book to read, but it also has …
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