Originally published in Mission Network News While al-Shabaab Islamists have a growing influence in Kenya, and Boco Haram is attacking in Nigeria, a Bible and Christian teaching tool ministry is branching out into those regions. The executive director of Christian Resources International Jason Woolford says a sea container full of […]
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Pakistan court throws out blasphemy charge against pastor
A Pakistan court has acquitted a pastor accused of insulting Islam because the pastor’s accuser has told the court he was mistaken. Karma Patras, 56, already had been released on bail from Sheikhupura District Jail in February after the man who filed the complaint, Syed Zulqarnain Shah, told court his […]
Uitenhage youth group blesses needy pupils
Just the beginning of God’s amazing plans for town, say team members Rapid Youth, a Christian youth ministry in Uitenhage, recently blessed 10 needy children from Winterberg Primary School with school jersies, gloves and socks to beat the winter chill. The ministry team which is made up of youth leaders […]
US Supreme Court ruling a victory for gay marriage advocates
Originally published in CBN The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Wednesday that gay couples are entitled to the same benefits as married heterosexual couples, invalidating a key portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Writing for the majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy said, “Under DOMA, same-sex married couples have […]
The faith of Nelson Mandela
By Jim Denison — Originally published in the Denison Forum on Truth and Culture Nelson Mandela was one of the world’s most revered figures. Imprisoned in South Africa for 27 years, he rose from prisoner to president, leading his nation from 1994 to 1999. It is believed that he suffered lung […]
Welsh outpouring enters 12th week
An outpouring of God’s Spirit in a church in Wales has entered its 12th week with reports of salvations, healings and dramatically impacted lives at special nightly meetings. The so-called Welsh outpouring has attracted visitors from all over the world to Victory Church in Cwmbran, says Pastor Richard Taylor in […]
Syrian Christians caught in crossfire
By World Watch Monitor Syrian Christians are the victims of disproportionate violence and abuse as sectarian violence continues to engulf Syria, says a new report. Christian women are especially vulnerable to sexual abuse, while Christian men are facing pressure from both sides to join the battle, according to Vulnerability Assessment […]
New Iran president thanks ‘messiah’ for victory
Anticipates coming prophet to conquer for Islam, kill all infidels Originally published in Worthy Christian News Iran’s newly elected president, Hassan Rohani, attributed his victory in the June 15 voting to the 12th Imam, Mahdi, a statement with ominous overtones in the Islamic regime’s quest for nuclear weapons. The Shiites […]
Ex-cannibal warlord launches book in Cape Town
From ‘General Butt Naked’ to evangelist A preacher who used to be one of the most feared warlords in Liberia was in Cape Town recently to launch his book ”The Redemption of an African warlord: the Joshua Blahyi story’ Joshua Milton Blahyi’s story is like a modern day conversion from […]
Top female porn star finds Jesus
By Mark Ellis — Originally published in Godreports In 2010, Maxim Magazine named her one of the top female porn stars in the world. Little did they know, she was already on a rocky road to sanctification as a new creature in Christ. Brittni, who used the professional name Jenna […]