Originally published in Christianity Today In the highest-profile statement yet of its kind, the leader of the Russian Evangelical Alliance has announced his “bitterness and regret” over decisions taken by his government. Will it be enough to rebuild bridges with fellow Ukrainian believers across the border? “I mourn what my […]
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Mrs SA semi finalist, cancer survivor, and ‘mom to hundreds’ Marion Peake wants to inspire vulnerable women and children
“I want to use my scars as a testimony of God’s grace and that He alone has the final say,” says Mrs South Africa semi finalist Marion Peake in a note to Gateway News about her latest journey of faith. Marion, who together with her husband Matthew, provides loving, temporary […]
Electoral Amendment Bill hearings ‘ripe for constitutional challenge’
With the clock ticking on the June 2022 deadline given by the Constitutional Court for Parliament to reform the Electoral Act to accommodate citizen candidates there is growing concern from civil society groups that current public hearings on proposed changes to the law are merely an ANC ploy aimed at […]
Brave pastors ‘preaching the Gospel with deeds’ in Ukraine — INTERVIEW
As the war in Ukraine intensifies brave Christian leaders who have remained in the country are playing a unique role bringing practical help and hope to traumatised citizens. Yesterday I spoke to one such leader, Pastor Andriy Takhtay, in the central city of Vinnytsia – where he had just returned […]
The church IS called to lead in the day-to-day affairs of nations — Chris Mathebula
Very often, the Church is reminded to stick to her lane, stay out of politics and read the Bible. Unfortunately, the modernday church has done just that and almost completely forgotten about her role and responsibility in national transformation. I have observed, with much sadness, that most Christians and ministers […]
Christian responses to extension of state of disaster
The government’s decision on Tuesday to extend the national state of disaster for another month — despite President Cyril Ramaphosa’s assurance that last month’s extension was the last — has sparked resistance from opposition parties, health experts, businesses, and civil society groups – and faces legal challenges. Here are some […]
Zondo is ‘surprise’ new chief justice
In what probably came as a surprise to many, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced yesterday that he has appointed Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo as the next chief justice of South Africa with effect from April 1. Why a suprise? Because the president was widely expected to appoint the country’s first […]
Open Doors: Every two hours a Nigerian Christian is killed for ‘following Jesus’
Originally published in BREITBART The Christian aid group Open Doors revealed on Wednesday a Christian is violently killed for their faith in Nigeria every two hours on average, 365 days a year. “That’s nearly 13 people a day, 372 a month and almost 5,000 a year,” writes Lindy Lowry, the […]
Evolution exposed! — Charles Gardner
Over a quarter-of-a-century ago, a newly-married Australian couple set off to see the world before they settled down. But once they reached Israel, they never looked back; and they are still there today, sharing the good news of the Jewish Messiah with all who will hear. But before they left […]
Woman disregards own life, witnesses to Chinese president Jinping
Originally published in Charisma News A Chinese woman has reportedly been arrested for repeatedly sharing the Christian Gospel with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan. The woman, named Zhou Jinxia, landed in the crosshairs on February 20, after reportedly going to the Communist Party of China headquarters in Beijing, […]