Originally published in FaithWire A moving video of an elderly woman being baptised and carried out of a pool by a caring pastor is making the rounds on social media — and the imagery is powerful. The clip was first shared last Sunday by Ryan Burton King, pastor of Grace […]
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Afghan convert shares story of fleeing Taliban
Originally published in Missions Box Forty-year-old Abdulla*, his wife Nilufar* and their three children fled Afghanistan when the Taliban came to power in August 2021. Now living as a refugee in Central Asia, he shares his story about what life is like for Afghan people – and Christians – remaining […]
Wife of missionary pilot imprisoned in Mozambique gives update
Originally published in The Roys Report Ryan Koher has spent over two months in a prison in Mozambique after delivering a routine supply of necessities to orphans. Koher works for Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). Koher and his wife Annabel have been working as missionaries for MAF since 2019. In December 2021 they moved […]
CRAMMED WITH HEAVEN: The Chinese Village and Jesus
A new monthly column in which Jenni Pretorius Hill shares stories of hope which bring Heaven’s perspective to Earth Heaven is crammed into a small village in a remote part of China. If you ever find yourself lost and happen upon it, it may appear to be just a scattering […]
Psychologist Jordan Peterson vows to fight against “woke” reeducation attempts to take his licence
Originally published in Beliefnet News Canadian psychologist and popular media personality Dr Jordan Peterson is pushing back against a demand from the Ontario College of Psychologists that he must submit himself for mandatory social media training due to a handful of complaints from people claiming his tweets and comments on […]
Christians invited to join 21-days of prayer and fasting for SA
South Africa Back To God has invited Christians to join them in 21 days of prayer and fasting for the nation from January 16 to February 6. The SA Back to God team will lead participants in prayer as follows:– January 16 to 22: the Church — each day a […]
Jesus would struggle with most churches today, says Bear Grylls
By Leah MarieAnn Klett — Originally published in Christianity Today Bear Grylls is the first to admit he’s something of an unconventional Christian. The survivalist and TV host is unabashedly open about his faith and how it serves as his foundation for living an empowered life. But he doesn’t want […]
March for Life, prayer vigil on February 1 to mark 26 years of abortion on demand in SA
More than two million babies have been killed in South Africa by abortion since abortion on demand was legalised on February 1 1997. To mark this 26th anniversary a number of Christians and congregations in SA will observe Sunday January 29 as Sanctitty Life Sunday — a day of prayer […]
Christian to stand trial after sharing ex-gay testimony
Originally published in Christian Today A Christian man in Malta is being prosecuted after he shared his testimony about leaving behind homosexual relationships in an interview with a local media outlet. In what is believed to be the first case of its kind, Matthew Grech will stand trial on 3 […]
ACDP hosting protest outside parliament against bill that seeks to decriminalise prostitution
“You don’t want your daughter offered prostitution as a career choice,” says the ACDP in a media notice promoting a “vital protest” the party is hosting outside Parliament in Cape Town on Monday January 23. The public protest event is against a controversial bill which was passed by the Cabinet […]