Originally published in The Christian Post. Leader of Revival International Ministries and The River at Tampa Bay Church in Florida, Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne, appears to be mending fences with Hillsborough County Sheriff, Chad Chronister, who had him arrested in March for hosting in-person church services during the coronavirus pandemic. Howard-Browne, […]
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113-year-old latest centenarian to survive COVID-19, credits faith for her survival
Originally published in CBN News. Over the past few months, the global pandemic has brought fear and uncertainty to so many lives. But it has also generated hope, especially when we witness patients conquer COVID-19. A 113-year-old woman, believed to be the oldest living person in Spain, has recovered from […]
The day King Boris defied Hitler and saved Bulgaria’s Jews – Charles Gardner
As we mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe, celebrations of victory are tempered by the fact that it cost 50 million lives, which puts the present coronavirus crisis in perspective. Among those were six million Jews who were cold-bloodedly murdered as the Nazis tried to […]
Covid-19 adds to suffering of persecuted Church
Covid-19 has considerably changed daily life for most people in most countries around the world. This worldwide crisis, however, has a devastating influence on the persecuted Church and Christians in countries closed to the Gospel. Open Doors, an international organisation, aiming to support and strengthen persecuted Christians in more than […]
Leading Christian songwriters spread songs of praise during lockdown
First published in The Christian Institute. Leading Christian songwriters Keith and Kristyn Getty are continuing to share their music during lockdown to help others continue to worship in song. The Gettys, from Northern Ireland, are two of the best-known Christian artists today, having written modern favourites such as In Christ […]
Simple prayer leads to miracle healing, births international prayer movement
Originally published in Charisma News. Brian Alarid remembers the desperation he felt four years ago. His 12-year-old daughter had to be rushed to the hospital because of severe stomach pain. Doctors didn’t know what was wrong. But something was definitely wrong. Alarid tells the story of how he and his […]
Iranian Christian human rights leader sentenced to flogging and prison
Iranian Christian human rights activist Mary Fatima Mohammadi (PHOTO: International Christian Concern) Originally published in International Christian Concern. International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on April 21, Christian human rights activist Mary Fatima Mohammadi received a suspended prison sentence of three months by the Iranian government. The sentence included […]
Israeli unity government deal prevents unprecedented 4th election
Originally published in CBN News. After 480 days of uncertainty and political turmoil, Israeli leaders agreed to a national unity government. Just before the opening ceremony for Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White Leader Benny Gantz signed an agreement on a […]
Over 40 000 Christians worldwide stand for Yom HaShoah siren
Originally published in Breaking Israel News. As the memorial siren sounded across Israel on Tuesday morning to mark Yom HaShoah, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem hosted over 40 000 Christians worldwide in a live online ceremony which had viewers stand for the siren to honour the over six million Jews who […]
World’s most committed Christians live in Africa, Latin America, US.
Originally published in Pew Research Christianity is the world’s largest religion, with a big presence in most parts of the globe. But not all Christians share the same levels of religious commitment. Christians in Africa and Latin America tend to pray more frequently, attend religious services more regularly and consider […]