Originally published by Christian News The UK Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of a Christian family that was ordered to pay damages to a homosexual rights activist for declining to write the words “support gay marriage” on a cake. “The fact that the Supreme Court is willing […]
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Christian in Pakistan sentenced to life imprisonment for blasphemy
Originally published in Morning Star News A court in Pakistan has sentenced a Christian to life in prison under the country’s blasphemy laws in spite of scanty evidence, an advocacy official said. Nasir Saeed said a trial court in Rawalpindi sentenced Zafar Bhatti to life imprisonment, even though conviction under Section […]
Tornado shreds church, spares 45 praying in the hallway
Originally published in Charisma News Tornadoes in East Texas tore through homes, offices and churches — but didn’t touch the hallway where 45 people were crying out to God. “Praise God because we walked out,” Monica Hughes, a youth pastor, says. Around 45 people were at St John the Evangelist […]
Hostile tribe’s chief died, was raised long enough to testify about Jesus
Originally published in God Reports The interior of Malaita in the Solomon Island chain had a long history of opposition to missionaries and other outsiders — sometimes violent resistance by the Kwaio tribal group. In 1927, 13 government officials from the UK were massacred by the Kwaio as they attempted […]
Empty tomb convinces British army officer that Jesus is alive
A top army officer was converted after being struck by the reality of the risen Christ during a visit to Jerusalem over Easter. It changed him forever, and his Christian faith is now the driving force of his life. In an interview with New Life Publishing1, Major-General Tim Cross (now […]
Christian student granted judicial review after expulsion for views on sexuality
Originally published in Christian Concern A Christian student has won the right to challenge his expulsion from University over his views on marriage and sexuality. Felix Ngole was expelled from a social work course at the University of Sheffield after he expressed the Christian view of marriage and sexuality on […]
Woman gave birth in coma, woke up months later to meet baby
Originally published in God Reports A female police officer in Argentina delivered a baby while she was in a coma, then woke up and held her three-month-old for the first time. Many are calling it a miracle of God. Amelia Bannan was nearly six months pregnant when she suffered a […]
Christian politician shares Easter message in Canadian Parliament
Originally published in The Christian Institute A Canadian politician received a standing ovation last week after he shared the gospel in the Canadian Parliament. Speaking about freedom of religion, Christian MP Ted Falk highlighted the important role of Judeo-Christian values in the formation of the country. Easter, the time when […]
British PM defends right to speak about faith in Christ
Originally published in CBN News British Prime Minister Theresa May is praising the role of Christianity and defending the right of people to speak about their faith, even as British Christians are facing growing government oppression around the practice of their beliefs. In her Easter message to the nation, May […]
China detains Christian pastor for singing ‘Jesus loves me’
Originally published in The Gospel Herald A Taiwanese Christian pastor was detained in China after he sang Jesus Love You and accused of engaging in “illegal religious activity.” According to persecution watchdog China Aid, Pastor Xu Rongzhang from Taiwan was detained over the weekend because he led a group of […]