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, […]
North America
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 […]
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 […]
Victory for pro-life sidewalk counsellors
Originally published in Baptist Press Pro-life sidewalk counsellors may continue praying, preaching and handing out literature in front of a Queens, NY, abortion centre, a federal judge ruled on July 20. The case began last June when former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed suit, charging the counsellors with […]
Hopes dashed for release of US pastor held in Turkey
Originally published in World Watch Monitor Hopes were dashed for the imminent release of an American pastor jailed in Turkey on terrorism charges as a Turkish court today ordered him to remain behind bars. The court scheduled Andrew Brunson’s next hearing for October 12. Some observers had believed that Turkey […]
‘Greeneville Awakening’ tent revival enters 13th week
Originally published by CBN News As the #GreenevilleAwakening spiritual revival enters its 13th week in Northeastern Tennessee, United States, more than 250 people have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, the evangelist leading the services told CBN News. Evangelist DR Harrison said people from 10 states have made their […]
President Buhari, please stop the Muslim slaughter of Nigerian Christians
In this hard-hitting article Dr Michael Brown, a prominent US radio host and Christian leader, challenges the Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari on “religious cleansing” in Nigeria and challenges the West to take action. Originally published in The Christian Post Babies are being hacked to death. Children kidnapped. Women raped and […]
Pro-life centres can’t be forced to advertise abortion services, Supreme Court rules
Originally published in The Christian Post The United States Supreme Court has ruled that a California law that compels pro-life pregnancy centres to advertise abortion services is unconstitutional. In a 5-4 decision authored by Justice Clarence Thomas and released Tuesday, the high court ruled in National Institute of Family and […]
Christian law school loses religious freedom fight at Canadian Supreme Court
Originally published in The Catholic Herald The Canadian Supreme Court has ruled that law societies can refuse to give accreditation to a proposed Christian law school over claims that it discriminates against LGBT people. Students at the evangelical Trinity Western University must agree to abstain from sexual activity outside marriage […]