The heavenly hope was, for Peter, no “pie in the sky when we die” – it was a real and life defining certain expectation.

The EAUK welcomes the opportunity for a social debate. Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision aims to strenghten the current government’s position ahead of the Brexit negotiations, analysts believe.

Jesus is the question that haunts us still. He is the promise we dare not ignore.

Whatever your fears are (timidity, challenges, etc.), here’s a piece of advice: if Jesus asks you to walk on water, don’t think about it too much, just do it…

Jesus is stronger than death.

“Seize the day. Live for the moment. Be yourself.” Behind the vitality these maxims exude there is such desperation, so much fear.

Hope perseveres in the face of hardship, recognizes that God in his grace wants to preserve this world and protect it from its self-destructive powers.

The number of Finns who say they believe in the God of Christianity has increased from 27% to 33% in four years. “People are thinking about their relation to the Church”, researcher Kimmo Ketola says.

“Queen of Katwe” is the true story of Phiona Mutesi, an Ugandan girl who became a professional chess player, with the help of a Christian ministry which works with children in Africa.

The new song of Spanish folk band ‘Papel Maché’ is about the hope of life after death.

The European Evangelical Alliance highlights the role of Greek evangelicals in their service to refugees. Portuguese political representatives and church leaders participated in a special event in Sintra (Portugal). 

More than 50 representatives from diverse backgrounds and regions met in Barcelona for an “open process, listening to God and listening to each other for what we feel is on God’s heart for Europe”.

Two opposition candidates win seats in parliament for the first time in 20 years. A Christian believes “times are changing” in a country under pressure on many fronts.

The agreement between the government and the FARC is celebrated by many, but also criticised. Evangelicals have divergent views but are willing to get involved in the reconciliation process and to work for lasting peace.

“Russian Evangelicals are not problematic and radicalised citizens and they should not be treated that way”, says Thomas Bucher, the General Secretary of the European Evangelical Alliance.

In the midst of economic collapse, a couple thousand Christians in worship and prayer.

“Christians should affect destinies, not just modify current circumstances”, says Jenn Brown, member of OneHope. The organisation develops programs and tools to contextualise the Bible for children in different cultures.

The Servant Queen and the King She Serves will mark Queen Elizabeth’s forthcoming 90^th birthday and offers “rare insights into her personal thoughts and Christian faith.”

God cares about those whose wings are broken and teaches them to fly.

Although we all love good surprises, our journeys are marked with surprises we would rather not have received. They break into our lives as uninvited guests.

The graphic novel tells the story of a Jewish family that survived the Nazi holocaust. It focuses on the suffering and pain we bear.

Robinson Crusoe does not present historical facts but creates a powerful metaphor that continues to give pause for thought today.

While we knew that Muslim Extremism was a relevant topic for our bi-annual breakfast seminar, never did we expect this seminar to be so timely, as the Parisian attacks happened on the eve of this seminar.

Michael Ots (author of What kind of Hope?): “In Western Europe we have moved from a culture that used to be ambivalent and apathetic towards the gospel to a situation now where people are openly hostile to it.”

Many European leaders have ignored founding father Robert Schuman’s warning that the enterprise needed a soul.