Seeds of hope

Gram Seed is living proof that Jesus is alive and still changing lives today. After years in prison, and addicted to drink and drugs, his body finally gave up. Kept alive on ‘life support’, he was prayed for by Christians. He came round from the six-day coma, spent time in rehabilitation and subsequently attended an Alpha Course. His life was transformed when he became a Christian.

Woody Allen’s saying that he was not afraid of death, he just didn’t want to be there when it happened, forms a central element of the latest film from www.hopeinfo.co.uk .Big Hope a short film developed by the Christian Enquiry Agency and Church Army is now out at www.hopeinfo. co.uk (Films section) and You Tube. The three minute film made by Watering Can Media explores the theme of hope in suffering and death against the backdrop that according to recent research over half of p

No problem too big for God

Sonya Newton was just 16 when she was raped by her boyfriend on their second date on a sailing ship. A wild succession of one night stands and two gay relationships followed in her quest for love and then she became a single parent. But today she has a powerful message of hope and restoration for every broken, hurting woman.

Jaci velasquez

At 28 years of age, Jaci Velasquez is one of the world’s most successful Christian/Latin/pop singers with album sales in excess of 3.5 million. Jaci grew up in Houston, Texas and began travelling and singing with her family when she was 9 years old. At the age of 14, she signed to Myrrh Records. She recorded her first album aged 16 in 1996. A successful stream of albums followed in English and Spanish.

Internet safetytips for parents

The internet is a source of concern for many parents. Media scare stories abound. And it doesn’t help that our kids often know more about the internet than we do! As with anything, the internet has both positive and negative aspects. While there are several things every parent needs to consider about their kids growing up in a virtual world, it’s also good to recognise the internet as an unparalleled source of information, education, and relaxation

Faith in Action

Four Christian-based community projects from Colchester, Edinburgh, Everton and Hull have recently been recognised at the Faithworks Awards Ceremony.

Sporting Marvels takes its message to the heart of Welsh Government

You may have heard that the US White House has prayer breakfasts but it was news to me that the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff Bay has taken up the idea. Earlier this year, a fit team from the Christian charity Sporting Marvels went along to share their work with Assembly members.

Sporting Marvels’ chief: his journey from rugby to God

Phil became a Christian on the 21st February 1993. He describes the event as the most fantastic moment of his life and a massive turning point.
A law graduate who was born to a good family, Phil’s pre-Christian life (he was once described as ‘an intellectual thug’) was one of unfulfilled potential. In all areas - career, academic, sport, and in his personal life - Phil readily admits that he under-achieved and th

My Story: Lynda Shepherd

Lynda questioned whether Jesus was ‘far more than a nice guy’. Here is her story.

Be careful not to be too critical!

As a ‘dinosaur’, I must not unfairly criticise today’s teenagers. I remember well (perhaps not that well!) that as a teenage rebel I wondered why preceding generations had been involved in two world wars if they were so much better than my friends and I. Also, older generations have made millions by dictating fashions, fads, music and life-styles to peer-conscious teenagers whom they then blames for unruliness.

Reaching the city, the town, the country

Open Air Campaigners (OAC) celebrates 40 years of sharing Jesus Christ in Britain this year with its programme of outdoor events. This month the team, supported by other Christian organisations and the local churches, will be in Cardiff city centre between 29th June and 6th July for ‘Reach the city’ – part of Hope 08 initiative.

Going for gold this time

The Henley Regatta was first held in 1839 and has been held annually ever since. It has become a British institution. The 2008 Regatta takes place 2-6 July. For Debbie Flood the regatta is a favourite event. To start with, she lives in Henley and is a member of the Leander Club which runs the event. Her dog Charlie thinks he is a member of the club – don’t mention the time he helpfully gathered up all the rowers’ shoes and put them