Jesus does heal autism, neurological disabilities and mental illness, says Shellique Carby-Bird, 31, of Pietermaritzburg, who has experienced healing and freedom from her own suffering in those areas through the power of prayer and Christian ministry. Shellique who has a long history of health issues including Asperger syndrome (a type […]
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I’m allergic to my husband but God is our rock
Originally published in The Christian Institute Twenty-nine-year-old Johanna Watkins cannot touch her husband or even be in the same room as him. After getting married, she was diagnosed with a complicated condition called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, rendering her severely allergic to scents, foods, sunlight and other people. The former […]
Some hope and optimism in struggle against AIDS
By Doctors For Life South Africa successfully hosted the latest International AIDS Conference in Durban last week — this time, having a track record of rolling out the largest HIV treatment programme in the world. Indeed, we have come a long way from those disastrous days of Government AIDS denialism […]
US Supreme Court blocks law to curb abortion clinics
Originally published by The Christian Institute The United States Supreme Court has struck down a Texas law thought to have led to a dramatic reduction in abortion facilities in the state. Supreme court judges voted five to three to overturn the law, which required abortionists to be endorsed by a […]
Fears grow genetically modified embryos could be created within months
Originally published in Christian Today Fears are mounting that the genetic modification of human embryos could happen in British laboratories within months. The fertility regulator will decide today whether scientists at the Francis Crick Institute can alter the genes of human embryos donated by IVF patients. If passed, the researchers […]
Porn linked to child abuse
Originally published in Times Live Porn addicts are at high risk of sexually abusing children, including their own. This is according to research by Dr Antoinette Basson, of Unisa’s youth research unit, who interviewed convicted child-sex offenders in prisons in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape. The study, which focused on […]
Special need = Special gift
[notice]A monthly column by Vivienne Solomons who is a legal consultant who passionately believes that God wants His people to make a difference right where they are and to stand up for what is true and just. She is also passionate about encouraging young women to walk victoriously with God […]
Studies confirm the healing power of prayer
Originally published in Newsmax Health For the devout, there never has been any question that prayer has the power to heal. Now, more and more medical research from leading hospitals and universities across the US has shown conclusively a belief in God really IS good for you, making you healthier […]
Teen marijuana smokers damage brain, impair long term memory and learning
Originally published in Christian Examiner New research reveals that teen pot smokers damage the actual shape of their brains, causing long term memory problems as adults. According to the study conducted atNorthwestern University and published March 12 in the journal Hippocampus, researchers evaluated 97 people from a prior study whose pattern […]
Britain passes controversial bill allowing creation of ‘3-parent’ babies
Originally published in The Christian Post British members of parliament have voted in favor of a bill that paves the way for the creation of “three-parent” babies with the DNA from two women and one man, aimed at tackling genetic diseases. The approval comes despite concerns from the Church of […]