Some of you may remember a situation in which a Christian celebrity tried to ‘reach out’ to non-believers by posting a passage of scripture on social media that focused on God’s law – revealing the condemnation awaiting those who refuse to repent. Although his post included words of Scripture, do you think it was a […]
Please enjoy this issue of Border Crossings and read about how God’s love is coming to life through the word-and-action gospel work of our partner churches.
Serves 6-8 Ingredients 3 tbsp fish sauce 3 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp chopped garlic 2 tbsp freshly grated ginger 2 tsp ground turmeric 900g boneless chicken thighs or breasts cut into 1 inch cubes ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 cups chopped yellow onions 2 tsp ground paprika 5 cups coconut milk 7 cups chicken […]
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. (Philippians 1:3–5 Revised Edition) “because of your sharing in the gospel” – (NRSV) Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi […]
Many of us have seen movies, and if you haven’t watched Avengers Infinity: Endgame – spoiler alert, there is one in there as well – where before a battle, or someone dies, or at that important point in the movie, someone gives a motivational talk, a bold speech, words of encouragement, words of truth, words […]
Exodus 21:23-25 But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise. We are in an unusual place today. We are western Christians, working with Indian Christians and surrounded by Hindus and Buddhists. […]
Please enjoy this issue of Border Crossings and read about how God’s love is coming to life through the word-and-action gospel work of our partner churches.
St Francis of Assisi is often credited with having made one of the most influential comments about evangelism of all time. “Preach the Gospel at all times and if necessary, use words.” Although there is no evidence that he actually said this, it has become a popular catch cry and brought relief to those who […]
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 2 small tomatoes, sliced ½ onion, thinly sliced 300g beef, sliced 1 tbsp fish sauce 1½ tbsp oyster sauce 2 tbsp sugar 5 tbsp water 2 tbsp oil 1 clove garlic 1 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp black pepper pinch of salt lemon Method Arrange the cucumber, […]
A breakfast classic from western Asia Ingredients 6 eggs 4 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 large tomatoes (ripe) 2 sweet red capsicums 2 sweet green capsicums 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste) ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (optional) Method Peel and dice the onion. Peel the tomatoes […]