South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Fulani attackers killed 18 Christians in a late-night assault last Friday in central Nigeria, area residents said. The assailants invaded Mbacher village, a predominantly Christian community in Benue state’s Katsina-Ala County, at about 11 p.m., said Joseph Achiv. “A group of Fulani Muslims carrying deadly weapons attacked Mbacher village,” Achiv […]
In the annals of ancient Israel, Deborah stands as a beacon of wisdom and justice says Janet Brann Hollis in this week’s Transforming a Nation podcast. As both prophetess and judge, her rulings were not just decisions; they were profound demonstrations of divine insight and unwavering integrity, she says. Each […]
The contrast between the pro-Hamas mob outside the Capitol building and the prime minister’s address illustrated the stakes involved in the debate about Israel, writes Jonathan S Tobin, editor of JNS (Jerusalem News Syndicate) and writer of this op-ed about Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s historic address in the United […]
A 3-part series by political analyst and leadership consultant Craig Bailie’ See Part 1 A radio presenter recently asked me during an interview (listen here, here, and here), whether the GNU takes South Africa any closer to having a righteous government. This question is an important one because we learn […]
In a podcast interview with Ethan Black of KingfisherFM, Christian consciousness coach and family man Hando Ferreira shares about his journey with the Lord which was complicated by a long struggle with porn addiction. At the age of 30, angry at his lack of freedom despite seeking help from God […]
Originally published in The Jerusalem Post In 2023, Father Ibrahim Faltas opened the first swimming pool in Jerusalem’s Old City after four years of herculanean excavation and construction. Now the 60-year-old Franciscan monk who was born in Alexandria, Egypt, has another towering ambition – to erect a 10m high statue […]
Originally published in Relevant. As the Olympic Games gear up in Paris this weekend, the French Bible Society has announced their plan to distribute 200 000 special editions of the New Testament—140 000 in French and 60 000 in English. The FBS hopes these free New Testaments will leave “a […]
Originally published in CHURCHLEADERS Five weeks after young Kenyans poured into the streets under the banner of “Gen Z,” forcing changes in the government, they have also called Christian churches to account for how denominations relate with politicians. Rejecting a controversial finance bill floated by the government in June, the […]
Originally published in Religion News A new action movie shot entirely in Arabic that showcases “hidden” violence and the power of forgiveness is now available to watch on four major international airlines operating out of the Middle East. While the movie is not a “faith flick,” its Christian producers hope […]
Originally published in Crosswalk.com Former soccer star Roberto Firmino shared that he has been consecrated as a pastor of an Evangelical church in Brazil. Firmino, a former Liverpool striker, shared photos of the consecration ceremony at his founding church in Maceio on social media last month. “This church was BORN […]