It is coincidental that after a week in which we have been celebrating a number of significant anniversaries in our nation’s history, those who follow the weekly Torah portions will, this Shabbat, be reading Vayera (Genesis 16:1-22:24). This contains the account of Abraham’s intercessions for Sodom and Lot’s flight from…

Editorial Background to the Series In re-publishing ‘Blessing the Church?’ (Hill et al, Eagle Publishing, 1995), we have edited each chapter to make sense for online publication, and have updated references to dates where appropriate. Apart from that, nothing has been changed. Since the book is now more than 20…

I was privileged last month to go on my first trip to Israel, which was a wonderful, life-changing experience. We spent a very blessed week exploring the Promised Land and I know that most, if not all, members of our tour met the Lord in a special way. There were…

Some of the week's happenings to inform your prayers. Society & Politics Netanyahu in London for Balfour centenary: Theresa May reaffirmed the Government’s current position at a private celebration dinner, whilst Jeremy Corbyn declined his invitation to attend, sending Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry in his place. Both are calling…