RZIM International Director Michael Ramsden responds to questions about the secularisation of Europe, the role of Christians in public leadership and the new ‘culture of victimism’.

In the Bible, saffron is only mentioned in the Song of Songs, as one of the most prominent aromatic spices, and with the aim of highlighting the beauty of the beloved.

Christian organisations are hesitant to openly express any opinion because they know that their members are very divided.

In Spanish cities, “flyers on cars offering services for 20 euros and a drink – it’s so normal most people don’t bat an eye”, says filmmaker Mikaela Bruce.

A couple of years ago a Syrian pastor from Damascus preached at my church and told us a story that I will never forget.

When the forest burns, soils are exposed to the rain, and erosion becomes a serious problem.

The  great love story for everyone.

Henna is only referred to twice in the Song of Songs (chapter 1:14 and 4:13), in relation to beauty, fragrance and love.

A few countries control and consume a large amount of the world’s resources.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews attacked a meeting centre in Dimona.

As two superpowers left the Levant, a power vacuum was created. Canaan was left alone, ripe for conquest.

The author of Ephesians makes the point that in Christ the barriers between God and humanity, and the artificial barriers that people have put up against each other are destroyed.

How will we react if God calls us to take a step of faith which could have drastic consequences?

Intolerance against Christians is highest in Central and Southeast Asia, after North Korea. The situation worsens dramatically in Africa. In Europe, two people were murdered bacause of their faith last year.

A video about Colossians 1:15-20.

A video about 2 Corinthians 12:9-10.

Sometimes, not deciding and just "dithering" is worse than making the wrong choice.

Fifty-seven countries respond to Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital city.

“It is the right thing to do”, the US President said. He also announced the move of the the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

God has promised to be with you, whether things go well or badly.

There is a slavery that is all the more insidious for being largely hidden and undetected: the slavery of sin.

About 110 people from 35 countries analysed the impact of the gospel in the European student context. Os Guiness, John Lennox, Lindsay Brown, Rebecca Manley Pippert and Michael Green shared at the FEUER gathering.

The Dead Sea area - situated some 400 metres below sea level - only gets 150 to 200 per square metre per year.

"Panai el-Adonai" (“My face towards the Lord” from Daniel 9:3) brought together the Messianic community to worship and intercede with songs from all over Israel. A video by Kehila News. 

Michael felt that church leaders tend to see journalists as enemies. But they forget that journalists are all on very tight deadlines.