I am writing to you from the shores of Lake Malawi. Can you believe it? I am already in country number five. As I am writing, there is a storm brewing outside and I cannot help but think of the time when Jesus was in the boat, fast asleep on […]
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Perspectives on war — Marian Fitz-Gibbon
Someone said to me, “I never thought I would live through war in my lifetime”. I’m sure it’s a statement many of us are also quoting when we tune in to the various news channels to get an update on world events. When it’s said that the war between Russia […]
Is there ever a good time for bad things to happen? — Vivienne Solomons
I don’t think so. Although there are times when we do feel better prepared to deal with upheaval in our lives and those challenges that appear when least expected. Recently, I had Covid 19 and while I am grateful that it did not develop into a complicated infection, I was […]
The key to success — Lindy-Ann Hopley
“I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David; what he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.”– Isaiah 22:22 NIV It’s a new month and I am so excited to encourage and stir up your faith for the doors God is opening […]
Chinese Christians banned from sharing religious content online
Originally published in Christian News Christians in China are facing a crackdown by their government, to control every word and image of religious content they post on the internet. The country’s unregistered house churches, aided by online content, to survive the pandemic and persecution, are having that support stripped away, according […]
Iran: nine converts acquitted by Appeal Court
Originally published by Voice of the Martyrs On Monday February 28 a verdict was issued by Branch 34 of Tehran’s Appeal Court overturning the convictions of nine Christian converts from Rasht. The nine – Abdolreza (Matthias) Haghnejad, Khalil Daeghanpour, Hossein Kadivar, Kamal Naamanian, Mohammad Vafadar, Mohammad (Sharooz) Eslamdoust, Babak Hosseinzadeh, […]
Pray with ‘Kingdom eyes’ says veteran SA missionary in Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought about a spiritual watershed moment that requires Christians to “pray like never before” for doors to preach the Gospel to remain open in the region, said Willem van der Colff, a South African missionary who has been serving in Ukraine for 27 years. In […]
Independent Candidate Association says it will fight government’s ‘unconstitutional’ electoral bill
The government has for a long time employed numerous ways to circumvent meaningful electoral reform in South Africa, said Dr Michael Louis, founder of the Independent Candidates Association of South Africa in an address to Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee today. And now, with 100 days to go until the deadline […]
Current surge in ‘aliyah’ latest in rich history of Jews in Ukraine — Vivienne Myburgh
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) is assisting with the rescue of Jewish people in Ukraine where the war is fuelling a surge in numbers of people wanting to “make aliyah” [immigration of Jews to Israel]. I will share news on this aliyah surge as well as on opportunities to […]
Invasion of Ukraine already contributing to global food poverty, hunger
Article provided by Barnabas Fund SA The conflict in Ukraine is already having a knock-on effect on food supply around the world, especially in the poorer regions that have long suffered from food insecurity and famine. Russia exports more wheat than any other country in the world, while Ukraine is […]