Originally published in The Christian Institute Oluwole Ilesanmi was preaching in London when he was arrested on suspicion of committing a hate crime and had his Bible confiscated by police. He was later released without charge. Hate speech Ilesanmi was preaching outside Southgate Tube station when he was approached by two […]
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110-year-old woman credits God’s blessing for longevity
Originally published in Christian Headlines A Texas woman who celebrated her 110th birthday last Saturday isn’t crediting diet or genes for her long life, instead, she is giving all of the credit to God. “Blessing of the Lord. He’s the one keeping me. That’s why I’m living,” Elizabeth Francis told ABC […]
He once smuggled heroin, now he smuggles Bibles
By Mark Ellis — Originally published in God Reports Viktor* once smuggled illegal drugs from Tajikistan to the state where he lives in Central Asia. “He seemed to have natural abilities to covertly network across communities,” according to a report by Open Doors. He was so good he was offered […]
North Korean defector says cousin’s entire family executed for sharing Gospel
Originally published in The Christian Post A North Korean defector detailed what it’s like to live as a Christian in North Korea, telling President Donald Trump and the State Department’s religious freedom ministerial about the execution of his cousin’s family for sharing the Gospel. Illyong Ju was among nearly 30 survivors […]
Investigation launched into ‘alarming’ sex-selective abortion in India
Originally published by the The Christian Institute An investigation into suspected sex-selective abortions has been launched in northern India after government data indicated that not one girl had been born in 132 villages in the last three months. Authorities said the information was “alarming” in a culture where boys are […]
Gospel for Asia calls for prayer as India water crisis threatens hundreds of millions
Originally published in Christian News Wire Christian missions agency Gospel for Asia this week called for Christians to pray as South India remains in the grip of a critical water shortage that threatens hundreds of millions of lives. As many as 600 million people – almost half of India’s 1.3 billion […]
Pompeo announces creation of international religious freedom alliance
Originally published in CBN News Yesterday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the creation of the International Religious Freedom Alliance, which will make the issue of persecution a top priority for countries around the world. One of the goals of the new alliance will be to hold accountable countries […]
Churches across America are wiping out millions in medical debt
Originally published in CBN News The Bible calls Christians to tithe but what happens when churches give back? In a trend that is sweeping across the United States this summer, churches all over the country are helping their congregations eliminate their medical debt. From coast-to-coast churches are stepping in and […]
Joni Eareckson Tada thanks Jesus after being declared cancer free
Originally published in Faithwire Joni Eareckson Tada is celebrating after beating breast cancer for the second time. The Christian author and speaker, who is quadriplegic, shared the “miraculous” news on Facebook along with a picture of herself holding up a sign saying “All Clear”. Tada, who ministers to disabled people […]
Two priests arrested after going inside clinic to save babies from abortion
Originally published in Life News Two Catholic priests were arrested last Saturday inside an abortion facility in New Jersey in the United States during a non-violent demonstration to save unborn babies from abortion. Police arrested four pro-life advocates during the Red Rose Rescue: Father Fidelis Moscinski, Father Dave Nix, William […]