Botswana has shut down Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s Enlightened Christian Gathering Church (ECG) in Gaborone, due to concerns over the church’s use of “miracle money” — promises of money appearing as if by magic, reports the Botswana Gazette. Malawian-born Bushiri — who is based in South Africa and has churches across Africa, […]
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Christian woman gets married in hospital hours before dying from cancer
Originally published in Premier Christianity News A US woman who was battling cancer has died 18 hours after she tied the knot from her hospital bed. Heather Mosher’s vows to Dave Mosher at Saint Francis Hospital in Connecticut were one of her last words on December 22, 2017. The couple […]
Nigerian Primate predicts positive future despite ongoing violence
Originally published in Anglican Communion News Service The Bishop of Abuja, Nicholas Okoh, has used his New Year Message to predict a “year of optimism and happiness” for Nigerians. Archbishop Okoh, the Primate of All Nigeria, made his comments in a New Year’s Message as it emerged that 17 churchgoers […]
Protests in Iran: What does it mean?
Anti-government protests in Iran have entered their second week. The Iranian government is a major sponsor of global terrorism and is committed to the destruction of Israel. It is a nuclear threat and a persecutor of Christians. Yet, reportedly Christianity is growing faster in Iran than anywhere else in the […]
WATCH: Bethel Music CEO asks for ongoing prayer for improving but still-sick children
Originally published in CBN The leader of Bethel Music whose son, Jaxon, 2, and daughter, Addie, 4, have been fighting the same dangerous E Coli infection in the hospital says they’re doing a little better but aren’t out of the woods yet. Supporters around the world have been praying for […]
Christians killed, attacked in Christmas season attacks
Nigeria: Fulani herdsmen kill four Christmas carollers Suspected Fulani militants attacked Christian worshippers in Nimdem village, Southern Kaduna, Nigeria, reports International Christian Mail, quoting International Christian Concern. The Christians were singing Christmas carols around 10pm when gunmen struck, killing four and injuring 10. The four who were killed were named […]
Five prophetic words for 2018 — James W Goll
Originally published in The Elijah List As we approach 2018, these are five clear prophetic words that I hear the voice of the Lord declaring. Join me in believing that we are moving from the Great Reformation to the beginning of the Great Transformation in the earth. We have just […]
ACDP urges government to protect women, children from legalised prostitution
ACDP MP Cheryllyn Dudley said on Thursday, December 21 2017 that “the ACDP is concerned but not surprised by the decision of the ANC Congress to fully decriminalise sex work in South Africa”. The announcement was made at a media briefing on the social transformation Commission resolutions on the last […]
ANC must remove President Zuma says Anglican archbishop
Originally published in Ecumenical News The new leadership of the African National Congress should replace Jacob Zuma as national president as soon as possible, the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba has said in a Christmas message. Speaking during his Christmas Eve sermon at the St George’s Cathedral, Makgoba […]
Understanding the Times: Biblical Worldview Summit: 5 – 10 January 2018, Hermanus, Western Cape — Advertorial
See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. Colossians 2:8 The Biblical Worldview Summit is a vibrant and exciting camp programme that practically prepares young people to deal […]