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 […]
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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 […]
Our big God adventure: episode 30 — ‘Let the little children come to me…’
Missionary Lydia Venter highlights the importance of making time to connect with village children outside of their daily grind “… and do not hinder them … for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” — Mark 10:13 We are very much aware of the importance of reaching children […]
At least 13 Mighty Men Conferences in SA this year, says Angus Buchan
Twenty years after a group of 240 men gathered on the Kwazulu-Natal farm of evangelist Angus Buchan marking the start of the Mighty Men Conference phenomenon, 2013 is shaping up as a phenomenal year for the iconic, life-changing men’s conference. “It gives me great pleasure to say that this year, […]
Mom chooses life on abortionist’s table, finally meets grateful son 2 decades later
Originally published in CBN News In 1993, Melissa Coles was a scared teenager on the doctor’s table about to have an abortion. Elsewhere, Susan Scotten was a woman desperate to adopt a baby. Melissa’s 11th-hour decision to choose life for her baby set off a chain of amazing events, with […]
Christians prepare for legal action as government presses ahead with ‘conversion therapy’ ban
Originally published in Christian Today A British Christian group has said it will have no choice but to take legal action if the government brings in its planned ban on so-called conversion therapy. Culture secretary Michelle Donelan announced this week that the government is preparing to publish draft legislation that […]
Evangelicals lament Church of England’s plans to introduce blessings for same-sex couples
Originally published in Christianity Today Evangelicals have come out in strong opposition to today’s announcement by the Church of England outlining plans to introduce blessings for same-sex couples. Under the proposals, to be debated at next month’s General Synod, same-sex couples will still not be able to marry in a Church […]