Originally published in CBN Thousands of Christians in Wenzhou, China, have formed a human shield around Sanjiang Church after the government announced plans to demolish the building. On April 3, government authorities notified the church leadership their building would be razed within 15 days. With the deadline for demolition approaching, […]
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Illiterate Christian couple sentenced to death for blasphemous text messages in Pakistan
Originally published in The Christian Post A Christian couple was sentenced to death in Pakistan on Friday reportedly for committing “blasphemy” via text messages. Lawyers said they will appeal the ruling and fight for the man and woman who are said to be illiterate. “We are seriously concerned. Cases like […]
Mickey Rooney dies at 93; encounter with angel led him to faith in Jesus
Originally published in God Reports Legendary actor Mickey Rooney, one of Hollywood’s last surviving stars of its classic era, passed away April 6th from natural causes. He was 93. The award-winning actor became the biggest star in the world in his teens when he played the character Andy Hardy in […]
Distortion by Terri Blackstock: Review
Book Review by Val Viljoen DISTORTION by TERRI BLACKSTOCK Genre: Suspense thriller Juliet Cole and her doctor husband Bob are returning a hired trailer in a sleazy part of town late at night when suddenly someone drives into the car park. There is a blast, then squealing of breaks as the […]
Rwanda genocide 20th anniversary: woman forgives murderous attacker
Originally published in the Gospel Herald In an incredible display of grace, Alice Mukarurinda not only forgave, but befriended Emmanuel Ndayisaba, the man who killed her 9 month old baby and severed one of her hands with a machete during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Over two decades later, the former […]
US Christian photographers lose last chance appeal over same-sex wedding case
The US Supreme Court decided on Monday (April 7) to refuse to hear the appeal from two New Mexico photographers sued for refusing to document a same-sex wedding because of their Christian beliefs. Elaine and Jonathan Huguenin declined to photograph the ‘commitment ceremony’ of Vanessa Willock and Misti Collinsworth in […]
True Champions: standing against abuse of political power
[notice]A monthly column in which we share testimonies of some of South Africa’s ‘True Champions’ who bring glory to God and bless their fellow-citizens, by opposing the tide of corruption and taking a strong stand for ethics in their spheres of influence. You are warmly invited to suggest anybody you […]
BAYfm broadcasting live from Karoo Mighty Men
Opportunity to travel to KMMC by bus Port Elizabeth-based community radio station, Bayfm will be broadcasting live from the Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC) near Middelburg from April 25 to April 27 and will also be taking men to the event on a 60-seater bus. Excited Bayfm presenter, Trevor […]
Call to stand together to resist attack on religious freedom in SA [video]
Attack on religious freedom is the most important issue facing Christians today, say US Christian leaders South African pastors are urged to stand together against government attacks on religious freedom, says Andrew Selley, founder and CEO of FOR SA (Freedom of Religion South Africa), in a video message [see below] […]
Dr Bradley Norman at PE church conference
Dr Bradley Norman, senior pastor of Salvation for the Nations in the United Kingdom (UK) will be ministering at Life Conference at the Word of Faith Christian Centre, Port Elizabeth, over the Easter weekend starting on Friday, April 18. With more than 20 years of experience in pastoral ministry, Dr […]