By Open Doors USA On Monday October 25, reports came through that Sudan’s military had seized control of the civilian-led government, arresting several government leaders in their homes, including the prime minister. Open Doors talked with a close source inside the country (who cannot be named for security reasons) who […]
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Mayflower anniversary highlights need for spiritual climate change — Charles Gardner
UK correspondent Charles Gardner says rich, godly heritage of Pilgrim Fathers being thrown away for bowl of ‘tasteless green stew’ As the media scrum moves to Glasgow for the latest global summit on climate change, few will be aware of a much more significant event. For it coincides with the […]
Heinz Winckler responds to social media storm over transgender pupil report
Christian singer and pastor Heinz Winckler has responded to a backlash against him in social media following news reports that he led a group of parents in questioning a decision by a Somerset West primary school to support the wishes of a transgender pupil to be treated as a female. […]
We must reject political oligopoly — Dr Michael Louis
Businessman, Christian marketplace leader and chairman of the One South Africa movement Dr Michael Louis makes a case for voting for independents and smaller parties in the interests of innovation and accountability The South African political space has become an oligopoly of bad options for the public. In the same […]
Corporate fast declared for Africa
Christians in Africa are invited to join a fasting, prayer and worship assignment for the continent from October 22 to November 2 with an emphasis on being still and paying attention to our thoughts and words, says Prophetess Vuyokazi Joseph Matu. “You are welcome to join us daily for midday […]
Fiery call to join in Election Burn in Nelson Mandela Bay — and beyond
Special report by Burn 24-7 leader Pete Gooch on plans for 24-hour prayer and worship over the election time With level 1 in place and movements become more normalised / events gearing up, we are launching the long-awaited citywide worship and prayer Burn, which kicks off with key timing around […]
Dates set for High Court to hear challenges to religious lockdown regulations
By Adv Nadene Badenhorst, FOR SA Legal Counsel –– originally published in JOY! Magazine The Johannesburg High Court will hear the case instituted by Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) against the government on November 22 – 24. This case challenges the restrictions on religious gatherings in terms of […]
Nigerian Christian girl sticking to faith three years after kidnapping
Originally published in CajNews. There is glimmer of hope the Nigerian girl held by the Boko Haram since 2018 after refusing to deny her Christian faith will eventually be rescued. Leah Sharibu (now 18), was one of 109 school girls abducted by the Islamist group in town of Dapchi in […]
Blessed to bless: the blessing of ministering to our Jewish family — Vivienne Myburgh
God ordained that the Jews would be a blessing to the nations even at the outset of His call on their father Abraham. In Genesis 12:3 He stated that Abraham’s descendants would be a blessing to the nations and that those who bless them would be blessed and those who […]
Mediation centre will bring hope to community, says Nelson Mandela Bay pastor
Nelson Mandela Bay pastor Reuben Africa believes that the launch of a mediation centre in the metro’s northern areas next Tuesday will bring hope and relief to the community. A seasoned pastor with a heart for the northern areas which has a long history of drugs and gang-related problems, he […]