Author: Clifford Denton

  • Dying Soldier’s Legacy.

    Jewish army doctor turns to Jesus after witnessing patient’s extreme courage. by Charles Gardner. A Jewish army surgeon was amazed by the courage of a young soldier badly wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War (1861-65). Dr Max Rossvally was forced to amputate both a leg and arm in a bid…

  • SOLACE AMID SUFFERING.

    A hymn of praise out of the depths of despair. by Charles Gardner. Amidst the searing loss of life in Israel today, it is well to recall the biblical message of solace that can come out of suffering. Isaiah prophesied of a time when those living in a land of “deep darkness” – he was…

  • When heaven came to hell.

    The call to keep watch over God’s chosen people. by Charles Gardner. Back in the late summer, I was prompted by the Lord to re-visit the remarkable story of Corrie ten Boom and her family, so I bought a copy of her book, The Hiding Place, at a Christian store in Berkshire. It was only…

  • THE SANITISING OF VIOLENCE.

    The upside-down worldview of today’s mainstream media. by Charles Gardner. I concur with the sentiments of Rabbi Abraham Cooper, who has called out the Archbishop of Canterbury over his simplistic statement on the Israel-Gaza War. In calling for a ceasefire, the Church of England prelate had reportedly said: “The misuse of hospitals by Hamas does…

  • Once a ‘violent savage’.

    The ‘Damascus Road’ story of the Son of Hamas. by Charles Gardner. A former Hamas activist has lashed out at the United Nations for failing to condemn the organisation that sparked Israel’s latest war with Gaza. Addressing the Mission of Israel to the UN, Mosab Hassan Yousef said: “I don’t know why it’s not obvious……

  • The Ultimate Prisoner Exchange.

    The Son of God pays the price so the guilty can go free. by Charles Gardner. In view of the war in Israel, it was perfectly appropriate, though not intentional, that our church sermon on Sunday focused on Jesus’ claim to be the truth. It was part of a series on the ‘reason for the…

  • Grandchildren on the frontline.

    Holocaust survivor thanks Christian ‘heroes’ for exposing antisemitism. by Charles Gardner A Holocaust survivor now witnessing horrors he never thought he would see again has been reflecting on the October 7th massacre that sparked Israel’s war with Gaza. Dr Arie Itamar was born in Odessa in the Ukraine around the time of the terrible 1941…

  • Developing the Theme of Family through the Torah Portions. Number Seven.

    Dr Clifford Denton. Vayetze: Genesis 28:10-32:2. 25th November 2023/Kislev 12. And this stone which I have set as a pillar shall be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give a tenth to You. (Genesis 28:22) Picture by Helen McNeill The Kingdom of Heaven is founded on relationships, which depend on interaction…

  • Developing the Theme of Family through the Torah Portions. Number Six.

    Dr Clifford Denton. Toldot: Genesis 25:19-28:9. 18th November 2023/Kislev 5. …Cursed be everyone who curses you, and blessed be those who bless you! (Genesis 27:29) Picture by Helen McNeill Last week’s Bible study ended with the way Ishmael’s sons were tribal leaders whose descendants became influential among the nations. This week’s study turns back to Isaac and Jacob, continuing…

  • Developing the Theme of Family through the Torah Portions. Number Five.

    Dr Clifford Denton. Chayei Sarah: Genesis 23:1-25:18. 11th November 2023/Cheshvan27. …he took Rebekah and she became his wife, and he loved her (Genesis 24:67) Picture by Helen McNeill For the greater part of the 175 years of Abraham’s life, God’s covenant focus was chiefly on the journey of faith of Abraham and Sarah, to bring…