Christianity has survived centuries of resistance and persecution. But it has also been greatly misunderstood, not only by those who persecuted Christians but often by Christians themselves. Enter the Crusades. It seems to me that these Crusades were the product of their time: a time of violence, world dominance and […]
Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might put on the full armor of God — Ephesians 6:10-20 Remember that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for the pulling down of strongholds. Casting down arguments and every high thing that […]
By United Kingdom Correspondent Charles Gardner We appear to be approaching yet more choppy waters in Israel’s turbulent history. The Jewish state’s proposed “annexation” of the Jordan Valley, along with parts of Judea and Samaria – otherwise known as the West Bank despite being the heart of ancient Israel – […]
What does it mean to love, or more importantly what does it mean to be loved? If I had to move around the office and present the same question to my colleagues I can guarantee that every one of them would have a unique and different perspective. This is understandable […]
Originally published in CBN News GOD TV’s Hebrew-speaking channel Shelanu TV is threatening to take legal action against the chairman of Israel’s media oversight council, the latest development in the Messianic channel’s battle with the Israeli government over its desire to broadcast its faith-based content to the Israeli public. The […]
Originally published in Fox News Israel is pulling the plug on a new GOD TV channel for failing to disclose its evangelical missionary agenda, local regulators announced Sunday. The Hebrew-speaking “Shelanu” channel, which began airing at the end of April on GOD TV as part of a seven-year deal, will […]
Originally published in The Christian Post The Christian Film & Television Commission is calling on Christians to sign a petition demanding that the upcoming film Habit be pulled ahead of its release due to its “blasphemous” depictions of Jesus Christ. “Hollywood is set to release yet another outrageous and blasphemous […]
Originally published in Fox News China’s blueprint for national security in Hong Kong puts pro-democracy activists, including pastors and religious leaders, at risk of being extradited to and tried in mainland China, a Christian persecution watchdog warns. A draft of the new national security laws was passed by China last […]
Originally published in Religion News Service. A satellite television broadcaster in the Middle East is using its unique platform to show that Christians are not a threat as angry protesters attack churches and some blame Christians for Covid-19. After a recent arson attempt on a church in Istanbul — Turkey’s […]
Originally published in Church Times Eastern Orthodox leaders have urged the Turkish government to abandon plans to turn the ancient basilica Hagia Sophia, now a museum, in Istanbul, Turkey, into a mosque, if approved by the country’s highest court in early July. “This is a masterpiece of architectural genius, globally […]
Originally published in Christian Today MPs have approved the UK Government’s extreme abortion framework for Northern Ireland despite widespread opposition in the province. The new regulations were passed by 253 votes to 136 in the House of Commons, meaning that the fight against the changes now heads to the Northern […]
Dr Wallace Mgoqi, who earned a reputation as an advocate for human rights and social justice during his long public career which included stints as a legal practitioner, a gender equality commissioner and head of the South African Land Claims Commission and acting judge in the Land Claims Court, shares […]
Margaret Ferguson, a former teacher and politician in the United Kingdom, shares her testimony of being called by God to move to South Africa 18 years ago — and a word God has given her for her adopted country while under lockdown in her apartment in Cape Town. Ferguson, who […]
Originally published in CBN News President Trump has touted hydroxychloroquine a “game-changer” in the battle against COVID-19. While there aren’t sufficient clinical studies to prove its effectiveness yet, one Florida man says the anti-malaria drug saved his life. “OK! I’m here with my rider Di. We are coming home!” said […]
“There’s a sound in the distance. I am calling My people, calling you into a place that you’ve not been before. I am calling you in to stand in ways you haven’t stood. Watch when smoke comes up. When the smoke comes up (these are signals), rally toward the fire. […]
Brief summary of prophetic word East London pastor, missionary and prophetic teacher Heart Sign Perpetua says that during a time of prayer on June 5, God told her to tell intercessors and other believers to raise an “altar of life” in churches, schools and hospitals/clinics to stop the Covid-19 plague. […]
God is raising a new apostolic order in the continent of Africa so that His promise of revival will begin, together with a shaking that will cause only what is from the Lord to remain, said Prophetess Naomi Shenenberger from Zambia during a historic Africa Day virtual prayer meeting on […]
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Why do leaders fail to deliver on their roles and responsibility? Pastor Segun Olanipekun, CEO of the Institute of Christian Leadership Development (ICLD) will present a lecture entitled “Leadership equals responsibility” from 6pm to 7.30pm tomorrow (Thursday July 2) on Zoom. “It has become the norm in Africa for leaders […]
Abortion has become a hot topic in Namibia since a Windhoek writer and blogger, Beauty Boois, launched a petition earlier this month calling for abortion to be legalised in the country. Last week, Pastor Zelda van der Collf of Windhoek responded by launching a petition calling on pro-lifers to reject […]
Originally published in the BBC In the unmistakable cadence of a preacher, Malawi’s new President, Lazarus Chakwera, appealed for unity in his country shortly after he was sworn in on Sunday. The day of the week seemed fitting as the former head of the Malawi Assemblies of God, one of […]
Originally published in Church Times The rise of Islamic fundamentalism has led to the killing of more than 7 000 Christians in Nigeria by religious militants since 2015, a situation compounded by climate change, competition over resources, the spread of misinformation, and access to firearms. These are the key findings of a report, Nigeria: Unfolding genocide?, released […]
Originally published in International Christian Concern. A former sheikh (Muslim teacher) in eastern Uganda who secretly became a Christian on Christmas Day last year, decided to tell his family about his new faith last month. Marijan Olupot invited his pastor to his home in Obokora village, Obokorasub County, Kibuku District […]
Rev Lazarus Chakwera, president of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), is set to become the nation’s new leader, with unofficial results showing he has amassed nearly 60% of votes in what will be Africa’s first change of power following a presidential election re-run ordered by the courts over irregularities. More […]
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has come under fire from the ANC and anti-Israel activists who want him to be disciplined or to resign over remarks he made in a webinar on Tuesday in which he lamented the South African government’s adoption of a lopsided attitude toward the Israel-Palestinian conflict which denied […]
Aletta Riddles, the leader of Nehemiah Christian Liberation Party (NCLP), is a well-known figure in her neighbourhood and surrounding areas of Mitchells Plain, Cape Town Aunty Lettie, as she is frequently called, spends her days fervently praying for drug-addicted children, and their parents, hoping that the fight against drugs will […]
By Pearl Kupe — Originally published in Joy! News In a judgement handed out in March 2017 in the case of Mphela v Manamela and others (2016), case no 1/2016, Seshego Magistrates Court, the Equality Court in Limpopo, a transgender secondary student was represented by the South African Human Rights Commission. […]
At an online day of repentance meeting on Tuesday Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng urged South African Christians, beginning with himself, to repent of unbelief, fear and complacency and to boldly contend for the full measure of the revival and reformation that God wants to bring at this time Sharing his […]
