Orginally published in CBN A powerful prayer movement is springing to life in America’s heartland. People across Tennessee are engaged in 31 days of prayer and fasting after state officials approved a resolution to “seek God’s hand of mercy and healing” throughout the month of July. After state lawmakers passed House Joint […]
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Jury awards R12.4m to woman fired over Covid vaccine refusal
Originally published in Thrive!News A federal jury has awarded R12.4 ($687 000) in back pay and damages to a former research scientist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, USA, who was terminated for refusing to take the Covid 19 vaccine. The jury determined that Tanja Benton had sufficiently demonstrated her refusal […]
Evangelicals disappointed by Church of England Synod vote on same-sex blessings
Originally published in Christian Today The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has expressed its “deep disappointment” at the General Synod’s vote to continue the process towards introducing standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples. Monday’s vote also saw the Church of England move closer to removing current restrictions on […]
Remembering 4th of July Entebbe hostage rescue
Today as I woke I remembered that it is the 4th of July, the day celebrated in the United States as Independence Day. This year marks 248 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It is a day to remember and celebrate the courage of leaders […]
McLaughlin-Levrone testifies ‘Anything Is possible in Christ’ after breaking world record
Originally published in Crosswalk.com Two-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone added to her legendary status during a stunning US Olympic trials finals on Sunday in Eugene, Oregon, setting another world record in the 400 m hurdles and beating the second-place runner by two seconds to once again qualify for the […]
Intel boss and You Version founder joining quest for redemptive AI solutions
Gloo, the leading technology platform dedicated to connecting the faith ecosystem and releasing its collective might, announced its second annual AI & the Church Hackathon from September 13 to15 in Boulder, Colorado. The event is aimed at rapidly advancing artificial intelligence-based technology to help people flourish and organisations thrive. Gloo will award over $250 […]
Five Christian converts sentenced to prison terms in Iran
Originally published in Worthy News Five Christian converts from Islam in Iran have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from nine months to 15 years for reasons that have not been made public, the Jerusalem Post reports. The Jerusalem Post reports that news of the Christians’ sentences was first broken […]
US Supreme Court takes up hot topic of gender-altering procedures on children
Originally published in CBN The Supreme Court jumped into the heated debate over experimental transgender procedures on children on Monday, agreeing to hear the case as the Biden administration seeks to block state bans on gender-altering attempts. Twenty-five states have passed bans on gender-altering procedures and several are on hold […]
Christian rickshaw driver jailed for inadvertantly stepping on Quran pages in street
Originally published in The Christian Post A Christian has been jailed under blasphemy charges since April 27 in Lahore, Pakistan, for inadvertently stepping out of his rickshaw onto some papers said to be pages of the Quran, sources said. Dennis Albert, a 35-year-old rickshaw driver, was booked under one section […]
WATCH: Nick Vujicic inspires wounded IDF soldiers
Originally published in AllIsrael News Motivational speaker Nick Vujicic recently shared his incredible story of resilience with severely wounded IDF soldiers at Sheba Medical Centre’s Rehabilitation Hospital in Ramat Gan, Israel. Born without limbs, Nick’s message of hope and perseverance resonated deeply with the soldiers, many of whom are amputees […]