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 […]
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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 […]
Muslim woman finds her ‘dream church’
Originally published in God Reports On the verge of a nervous breakdown, Fatima* cried out to God to reveal Himself to her. Growing up in a strict Muslim home had led her to the point of extreme depression and anxiety. What happened that night launched her on a journey toward […]
More Christians now live in Africa than on any other continent
Originally publish by UG Christian News New research findings reveal that for the first time, Africa has the largest number of Christians in the world. Latin America held that title previously. An infographic provided by the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary shows that more than […]
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