South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Originally published in CBN News When the war started and Russian bombs began falling on Kyiv, missionaries Marie and Japhin John had to decide whether to leave the capital. “We had our bags packed because, it’s just like you are in rush, and there’s a new situation; all of a […]
Originally published in Aleteia Zechariah and Shama’a married when they were just 12 and 10 years of age. Both were orphans and it was common practice in their native Yemen for children to marry young so they would remain within their Jewish community. However, life for the youngsters was hard: “We didn’t […]
A former chaplain to the Queen has called alternative fillings in hot cross buns “the devil’s work” as supermarkets stock creative twists on the traditional treat. The alternative buns come with a selection of new flavours, including salted caramel, cheese and chocolate. Dr Gavin Ashenden, who served at St James’ Palace […]
Originally published Godtv.com in For 11-year-old Virsaviya Borun-Goncharova, life has been difficult as she was born with a very rare condition. When doctors found out during her mom’s pregnancy that the baby had a pentalogy of Cantrell, they suggested abortion. Because it is a condition where her heart is outside […]
Originally published in Christianity Today In the highest-profile statement yet of its kind, the leader of the Russian Evangelical Alliance has announced his “bitterness and regret” over decisions taken by his government. Will it be enough to rebuild bridges with fellow Ukrainian believers across the border? “I mourn what my […]
Originally published in Charisma News A Chinese woman has reportedly been arrested for repeatedly sharing the Christian Gospel with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan. The woman, named Zhou Jinxia, landed in the crosshairs on February 20, after reportedly going to the Communist Party of China headquarters in Beijing, […]
Originally published in Charisma News On February 23 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine. Exactly three years before, to the day, “The Send” was held in Orlando, Florida. Shawn Bolz picked Dennis Melnichuk [see video below] out of the crowd of 70 000 by name using a word of knowledge from the Lord. […]
Originally published in Christian News Christians in China are facing a crackdown by their government, to control every word and image of religious content they post on the internet. The country’s unregistered house churches, aided by online content, to survive the pandemic and persecution, are having that support stripped away, according […]
Originally published by Voice of the Martyrs On Monday February 28 a verdict was issued by Branch 34 of Tehran’s Appeal Court overturning the convictions of nine Christian converts from Rasht. The nine – Abdolreza (Matthias) Haghnejad, Khalil Daeghanpour, Hossein Kadivar, Kamal Naamanian, Mohammad Vafadar, Mohammad (Sharooz) Eslamdoust, Babak Hosseinzadeh, […]
Originally published in Assist News Service “Unstoppable” local churches in Ukraine and Russia are launching a large-scale humanitarian outreach across Ukraine as war erupts around them and many suffer. Supported by US-based Slavic Gospel Association (SGA, www.sga.org), the church-driven emergency response will provide food, winter clothes, blankets and medicines for thousands of at-risk […]