Originally published in The Christian Post For six and a half years, Jeff Woodke, a missionary worker with Youth with a Mission Relief and Development, slept outside in the West African desert, often with chains around his ankles. There was no room, no bed and, for much of that time, almost no […]
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New Testament Hebrew translation aims to make Scriptures more accessible to Jews
Originally published in AllIsraelNews. More than a century after a German scholar set out to translate the New Testament into Hebrew before it was even a spoken language, a new generation will now have an opportunity to read the latest edition of this translation in more contemporary parlance. The Trinitarian […]
Mel Gibson says ‘Resurrection’ will explore ‘different realms’ including ‘Hell of the just,’ Genesis 1 ‘firmament’
Originally published in The Christian Post With his 2004 box office hit The Passion of the Christ returning to theatres this month, Mel Gibson says the long-awaited follow-up will be a broader exploration of the world surrounding the biblical account of Jesus’ resurrection. The Passion of the Christ will return […]
UK couple launch worship ministry influenced by time in Israel
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent Praise the Lord! Inspirational worship and songwriting strongly influenced by time spent in Israel is being introduced to churches across the UK. Singer/songwriting couple Tom and Melissa Pollard have a shared calling to teach and lead worship in the context of the Jewish setting of […]
Book preview: ‘The Name She Carries: What it Means to Give and Carry a Name in Marriage’
South African author and composer Luthando Mbengo has published The Name She Carries: What It Means to Give and Carry a Name in the Covenant of Marriage, a new Christian book challenging contemporary understandings of identity and womanhood within the marital covenant. Released as Women’s Month draws to a close, […]
Cory Asbury apologises for shirtless photo with Forrest Frank after modesty backlash
Originally published in Church Leaders Dove Award-winning Christian artist Cory Asbury publicly apologised for posting a post-workout shirtless photo of Forrest Frank, himself, and a third man on social media that some fans considered inappropriate. Asbury, who recently finished up “The Jesus Generation” tour with Frank and Tori Kelly, posted a video on social media explaining why he […]
Barna book argues worldview gap explains why many Christians think like the culture
Originally published in Christian Daily International A new book from Christian researcher George Barna argues that the reason many people who call themselves Christians think and live indistinguishably from the broader culture comes down to a missing foundation — not a lack of sincerity, but the absence of a coherent […]
New documentary series brings Ukraine war’s faith stories to global audience
Originally published in Christian Daily A five-part documentary series profiling pastors, veterans, and families on Ukraine’s front lines will begin streaming this month, offering what its producers call a long-overdue account of faith under Russian military occupation. Faith in War, produced by FourthSign Productions, premiered on the A Faith Under […]
From burnout to hope — Dean publishes four books with strong community support
For Gqeberha writer and former minister Dean Cothill, writing four books was never simply about becoming an author. It was about making sense of a deeply personal journey through ministry, burnout, healing, and rediscovering hope. After recently launching a BackaBuddy campaign to fund the first print run of his books, […]
‘Amazing Grace’ film seeks to inspire new generation with Wilberforce’s faith
Originally published in The Christian Post Bob Beltz hopes a new generation of Christians will discover the story of William Wilberforce as an example of faithful cultural engagement at a time when many believers feel discouraged about their ability to make a difference. “This new generation of believers … have […]
