Originally published in Voice of the Martyrs After more than eight years in captivity, two of the girls kidnapped from a school in Chibok, Nigeria, have managed to gain their freedom. Hauwa Joseph and Mary Douda were among the more than 270 girls who were abducted by Boko Haram terrorists […]
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Company responds to Roe v Wade by offering aid for employees’ adoption costs, birth expenses
Originally published in CBN News A Texas-based insurance company is responding to the reversal of Roe v Wade by supporting its employees with adoption expenses and medical costs associated with giving birth. Buffer Insurance announced last week that it was taking a different approach than some companies that have pledged to […]
‘SA, will your YES spark the nation’s turnaround?’ asks worship movement leader, ahead of Joburg event with Sean Feucht on Saturday
South African Burn 24/7 leader Pete Gooch writes this preview/call to action regarding a free open-air worship event on Saturday with Sean Feucht, the fiery leader of the Let Us Worship movement. Let Us Worship held mass, open-air worship meetings across the United States during the pandemic when indoor church […]
Where technology and revival meet — Part 1: Heavenly algorithm
Andre Viljoen interviews Richard Gordon spiritual director of the world’s only Christian coding boot camp (Part 1 of 2) Four years ago, some visionaries at Bethel Church in Redding California came up with an out-there, first-of-its-kind idea. What if they took people who had never coded before and in just […]
Persecution of Christians has reached ‘genocidal’ proportions, conference concludes
Originally published in Church Times THE persecution of Christians around the world has reached “genocidal” proportions, and needs a response on the scale of the abolitionist or climate-change movements to raise awareness, a conference of politicians, bishops, and charities concluded. One in every seven Christians is facing discrimination and persecution daily — much of […]
Christian doctor appealing pronoun case after ‘muddled judgment’
Originally published in Christian Today A Christian doctor is to appeal a judgment affirming his right to disagree with transgenderism while asserting that these views cannot be expressed in the workplace. Dr David Mackereth, 58, was fired as a medical assessor for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in […]
Archie Battersbee’s family win appeal in life support case
The family of Archie Battersbee have won their appeal against a decision to withdraw life support for the brain-damaged, English 12-year-old. In a hearing on Wednesday, the Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, and Lady Justice King concluded that the […]
Moms demand action against gun and gender-based violence
“Moms Demand Action: End Gun violence and Gender based violence” was the theme for a march organised by the women’s ministry of the African Methodist Episcopal Church(AME) in Gqeberha (PE) today. The march processioned from FC James Chapel opposite Spar Mall, KwaZakhele to KwaZakhele Police Station where a memorandum was handed over to […]
Ghana armed forces receive 2 500 Bible audio sticks
Originally published by Mission Box Christian ministry Theovision International this week donated 2 500 Bible stick audio players to the Ghana Armed Forces as part of its mission to make all hear God’s voice. The Bible stick is a small black digital audio player that contains the Word of God […]
Julita explores from Cape to Cairo: Episode 11 — homeward bound
As I am writing to you tonight, I am at a loss for words to describe the goodness of God. Last time I told you that I was turning around and heading back to SA. Since then I have had a wonderful surprise. My 23-year-old daughter phoned to say that […]