Originally published on CBN Christians in more than 200 nations will gather in their churches and homes today (May 27) to pray for their countries. The annual Global Day of Prayer is held on Pentecost Sunday, and this year marks the 11th anniversary of the event. Thousands will gather at […]
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Christian counsellors being ‘closed down’ says struck-off ‘gay cure’ psychotherapist
Originally published in The Telegraph Lesley Pilkington, 61, spoke as she lost her appeal against her registration with her professional body being cancelled after an undercover journalist posing as a patient recorded her during a therapy session. The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) said that, although Patrick […]
Are Facebook, Apple and Google censoring Christian speech?
Orginally published in Charisma News Social media and smartphones are changing the way people communicate—and consume—information. And there’s a clear bias against Christian speech. That’s why the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) is wading into a unique and volatile communications freedom issue—the collision course between free speech on the Internet and […]
King James Bible sent to every school in England in honor of 400th anniversary
Originally published in Christian Post In honor of the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible, every state primary and secondary school in England is set to receive a copy of the holy text distributed by the Department for Education. Close to 24 000 Bibles are being […]
Benny Hinn announces reconciliation with ex-wife
Originally published in Charisma News Benny and Suzanne Hinn may soon offer more convincing proof that God really is a God of restoration. During a “Miracle Crusade” in New York on Thursday night, Hinn announced that he is reconciling with his ex-wife, Suzanne. “Pastor Benny dropped a bomb on us […]
Number of ‘pro-choice’ Americans hits record low: Gallup poll
Originally published in LifesiteNews A new Gallup poll shows a record-low number of Americans describe themselves as “pro-choice,” while half call themselves “pro-life.” The poll, conducted from May 3-6, found only 41 percent of Americans would embrace the “pro-choice” monicker, the lowest level since the company began asking the question […]
Billionnaire brothers build 137m long replica Noah’s Ark
Originally published in Mail Online Having been built, according to the Bible, thousands of years ago, Noah’s Ark has only ever existed in peoples’ imaginations. But now a group of architects who pondered what the Biblical vessel looked like have turned their dreams into reality by constructing a Noah’s Ark […]
Prisoners in 20 SA jails near to end of 50 days of non-stop prayer
It is difficult to keep track of the many prayer movements that are engaging South African Christians today. Jesus followers are participating in an ever-expanding array of local, national and international networks with significant prayer moves breaking out in churches, homes, workplaces, schools, on the streets and in public arenas. […]
Provinces dedicated to Jesus in run-up to national dedication
Mpumalanga event on Saturday; E.Cape next, as Christians supersede ANC’s dedication of SA to ancestors A systematic campaign to dedicate South Africa to Jesus by the end of the year is gaining momentum as provinces pave the way with regional dedication events. KwaZulu-Natal was the first province to dedicate itself […]
“Best of” Michael W Smith
Music review by Shelley Wasserman DECADES OF WORSHIP — Michael W Smith Michael W. Smith needs no introduction. ‘Decades of Worship’ is essentially what one would consider his ‘best of’ CD of his solo musical career. His career started off with his Grammy nominated first album in 1983. Since then […]