Originally published in JOY! Magazine By Rachel Kalidass, Awakening South Africa Prayer and Repentance movement As South Africa prepares for the 2026 local government elections, many people are asking what they can do to make a difference in their communities. Some will campaign. Some will volunteer. Many will vote. But […]
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US House passes bill pulling Nigeria aid in wake of Christian slaughter
Originally published in American Faith An initiative to withhold aid from Nigeria until it stops violence against Christians has passed in the House of Representatives. The amendment is part of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Rep Greg Steube (R-FL) celebrated the […]
Churches continue to grow in face of persecution across globe: report
Originally published in The Christian Post Christian congregations are expanding in some of the world’s most hostile countries even as an estimated 380 million believers face persecution each year for their faith, according to a report from the US-based persecution watchdog International Christian Concern. ICC’s report, Global Persecution Index 2026, found […]
Global persecution report raises concerns about erosion of religious freedom in the West
Originally published in Christian Today International Christian Concern (ICC) has released its 2026 Global Persecution Index (GPI), a report that details the plight of persecuted Christians around the globe. The report looks at over 20 countries, most of which are in Africa or Asia, and shines a spotlight on three […]
Nigeria rescues dozens of schoolchildren after weeks in captivity
Nigerian security forces have rescued dozens of schoolchildren and teachers nearly two months after they were abducted by suspected Boko Haram-linked Islamic militants, raising fresh concerns that Islamist extremists are expanding their reach into southwestern Nigeria, officials said. President Bola Tinubu announced last Friday that all those abducted during coordinated […]
Tennis legend Boris Becker says faith deepened in prison
Originally published in God Reports For a man who once ruled Wimbledon’s Centre Court as a teenager, the loneliest moment of Boris Becker’s life came when a cell door at Wandsworth Prison — one of Britain’s toughest facilities — closed behind him for the first time. Becker, the six-time Grand […]
Thousands of young people from across Southern Africa attend KZN youth conference
By Gerda Potgieter, Devoted Magazine More than 6 000 young people from across South Africa and neighbouring countries gathered at the KwaSizabantu Mission Station in Kranskop from June 30 to July for the mid-year Youth Conference. The theme “Above all else, guard your heart” encouraged attendees to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue spiritual growth […]
Christian MP Päivi Räsänen denied right to travel to UK
Originally published in The Christian Post Päivi Räsänen, the politician convicted in Finland for having traditional Christian views on marriage and sexuality, says her electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the UK has been cancelled. The former Finnish Minister of the Interior said her application for an ETA was initially successful, […]
Evangelism at World Cup shares about victory through Jesus
Originally published in CBN World Cup fever is running high in North America as the tournament is now down to the last four teams. While fans are focused on the games, believers are bringing the gospel of Christ to this international championship event. More than a million tourists from around […]
Study finds Bible-reading better self-care than exercise
Originally published in CBN A study by the American Bible Society (ABS) finds that reading the Bible has better self-care outcomes than exercising, meditating, or even spending time with friends. The State of the Bible report examined the impact of common self-care activities, including exercising, volunteering in the community, meditating, and praying, […]
