Originally published in Christian Today The moving last words of a man executed in prison in Iran a few days ago were of his profound faith in Jesus Christ. The brother of Alireza Asadi, one of 12 people executed near Tehran at the end of August, has posted his last […]
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Colorful floor of Jerusalem’s temple reconstructed
Originally published in Israel today After 12 years of painstaking work, Israeli archeologists were able to reconstruct seven complete tiles from the 600 pieces of tile found in the debris resulting from the Palestinians’ reckless and illegal diggings on the Temple Mount. The Muslims are clearing out Jewish history in […]
Suicidal Muslim heard preaching over a loudspeaker, found hope in Christ
Originally published in God Reports. Sameer was born and raised in a fanatic Muslim family. He strictly followed the practices of Islam and prayed five times a day. Beset by hardships in his life, he prayed a heartfelt prayer one day: “I am facing so many problems in my own […]
100 000 Chileans protest pending abortion law
Originally published in Life site news. In a massive rejection of the government’s insistence on pushing through legislation to open the country to “legal abortion,” Chileans from all walks of life, social status and religions amassed this past Saturday in downtown Santiago for a “Celebrate Life” rally. Evangelical Christians along […]
Marathoners to go the distance for those at the end of the road
Originally published in Assist News One of the world’s fastest marathon runners and a pastor who has defied his doctor’s prediction that he would never run 26.2 miles — both men from California — will join elite athletes in Antarctica next January for a competition that’s as tough to wrap […]
Archaeological highlights from David vs Goliath battle area on display in Jerusalem
Originally published in Breaking Israel News Biblical archaeology was revolutionised several years ago when evidence of the existence of the alleged kingdom of David was brought to light in the form of a fortified Iron Age town excavated in the Elah Valley by Hebrew University Professor Yosef Garfinkel and Israeli […]
Christian-owned wedding venue advertises it won’t host same-sex weddings
Originally published in Christian Today A Christian couple who owns a wedding venue in Texas has placed an advertisement in a local newspaper to announce that they will not host same-sex weddings because of their faith. “Our Christian faith demands that we not participate in same-sex, transgender or any other […]
Asia Bibi’s death sentence appeal date finally set by Pakistan’s Supreme Court
Originally published in The Christian Post Pakistan’s Supreme Court has finally set a court date for the final appeal hearing for Asia Bibi, a Christian mother of five who was sentenced to death in 2010 on accusations of blasphemy. According to the Christian persecution watchdog agency International Christian Concern, Bibi, […]
1 400 Assemblies of God churches demolished, confiscated by Cuba
Originally published in The Christian Post The UK-based Christian Solidarity Worldwide has recorded more than 1 600 religious freedom violations in Cuba in the first six months of this year, highlighting the communist government’s crackdown of churches, especially the beginning of a process which involves confiscation of 1 400 Assemblies […]
Christian athlete praised for showing true Olympic spirit after tumble
Competitors help each other to complete race Originally published in Christian Today A pair of athletes have been lauded for embodying true Olympic spirit after helping one another when they fell during the 5 000m qualifier in Rio on Tuesday. New Zealander Nikki Hamblin fell during the race, tripping up […]

