Originally published in Breaking Christian News Scott Morrison, the new prime minister of Australia, brings something extra to the country’s highest position—his Christian faith. Morrison, who had previously been the country’s treasurer, was sworn in on Friday as Australia’s sixth prime minister in 11 years after a political rift among […]
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10 000 turn to Christ at rally despite Bible billboard ban
Originally posted in CBN.com More than 10 000 people made professions of faith during Pastor Greg Laurie’s “SoCal Harvest” event over the weekend. The three-day event was held at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California and drew in nearly 100 000 people. And Harvest Crusades reports another 325 000 tuned in […]
Turkish court rejects release appeal of US pastor
Originally published in Premier Christian News A Turkish court has rejected the release appeal made by the lawyer of a US pastor who is central to the diplomatic row between the US and Turkey. The court ruled that Pastor Andrew Brunson – who faces 35 years in prison for terror-related […]
Incredible miracles mark ongoing revival in small Georgia church
Originally published in Charisma News During Christ Fellowship’s 21-day fast in January, Pastor Todd Smith said God gave him a vision of the church’s baptistry. The baptism pool was full, and there was a strip of fire on top of the water. Shortly after, Smith says, God “sat down in […]
Nearly 2 000 soldiers come to Christ at US army base
Originally published in Faith Wire A US army chaplain has described what he believes to be somewhat of a “revival” occurring on a military base in Missouri. The numbers are staggering: over the past six months, nearly 2 000 troops have reportedly come to the Lord. Chaplain Jose M Rondon, […]
Colorado targets Christian baker again despite Supreme Court’s cake ruling
Originally published in The Daily Signal The Colorado Civil Rights Commission is going after Christian baker Jack Phillips again, although the Masterpiece Cakeshop owner won a resounding 7-2 decision in June before the US Supreme Court. The state commission moved against Phillips after a lawyer asked him to design and […]
Bethel Church giving R13.4-million to families who lost homes in fire
Originally published in The Christian Post An influential charismatic church is giving $1000 (R13 423) to every household that lost their home in the Carr Fire, a move it says is a “God-sized step of faith.” Bethel Church, which has several thousand members and is home to Bethel Music, announced […]
China closing churches, seizing Bibles in ‘ambitious new effort’ to eradicate religion
Originally published in Christian Headlines China is in the midst of an “ambitious new effort” to lessen or even eradicate the influence of Christianity and religion from the country, according to an investigation by the Associated Press. An in-depth story by AP described churches being shut down, Bibles being seized […]
Trump hits Turkish officials with sanctions over Pastor Brunson’s detainment
Originally published in CBN News President Donald Trump is following through on threats to sanction Turkey for the arrest and detention of American Pastor Andrew Brunson. “At the president’s direction, the Department of Treasury is sanctioning Turkey’s minister of justice and minister of interior, both of whom played leading roles […]
Pastor Andrew Brunson transferred to house arrest
Originally published in Christian Today An American pastor who has been detained in Turkey for nearly two years on terrorism charges, straining ties between Ankara and Washington, has been transferred from jail to house arrest, broadcaster CNN Turk said on Wednesday July 18 2018. The report came one week after […]