Originally published in Charisma News Of the four Gospels, Luke gives the most detailed account of the nativity and mentions Mary 12 times, more than any other biblical writer. In addition to the birth of Christ, he also gives special, detailed attention to the birth of John the Baptist, and many see his gynecological […]
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Archaeologists find oldest physical evidence of Christianity in Northern Europe
Originally published in Worthy News In an extraordinary discovery, archaeologists in Frankfurt, Germany have uncovered the oldest physical evidence of Christianity in northern Europe: a 1 750 year-old amulet containing a minuscule silver scroll inscribed with praise to Jesus Christ, Christian Today reports. The amulet was discovered in the soil […]
Award-winning Gospel artist Ronnie L, renews hope with new single ‘Same God’
Multi-award-winning Gospel sensation Ronnie L, is relaying a message of hope and restoration with his latest single, Same God. The song beautifully encapsulates the unwavering and dependable nature of God, reminding listeners that the Almighty, Who was faithful in the past remains steadfast and capable of rebuilding what has been lost, […]
Radio Khwezi shines at Telkom awards event
By Gerda Potgieter KwaZulu-Natal Christian-based community radio station Radio Khwezi shone at the 2024 Telkom Radio Awards event on November 30 where it won the prestigious, national Community Radio Station Award for the second time. In addition to scooping this award which honours exceptional and creative excellence in the South […]
Christian, homeschooling groups want president’s ear as Bela Act deadline approaches
South Africa’s historic Government of National Unity is feeling the heat as the two biggest members, the ANC and DA, remain at odds over contentious clauses of the Bela Act on the eve of the Friday December 13 deadline set by President Cyril Ramaphosa for parties to resolve their differences. […]
Netanyahu welcomes Paraguayan president to Jerusalem for embassy reopening
In 2018, following the decision by then-US President Donald Trump to move the US embassy to Jerusalem, Paraguay followed suit by opening its own embassy in the city. However, the decision was reversed just five months later by incoming president, Mario Abdo Benítez. “At some point, there was a certain […]
An opportunity for creative change: ‘Love Renewed’ for women
By Jane Flack, founder of the Love Renewed course The legend of the starfish. When I heard this story it made a very real and lasting impact on me and the way I think. I still think of it when faced with what may seem an overwhelming problem. There had […]
Three Eritrean pastors mark 20 years in prison
Originally published in Mission Network News Todd Nettleton with Voice of the Martyrs USA says there are between 300 and 350 Christians currently jailed in Eritrea, a small country on the Horn of Africa. “None of them – not a single one of them – has had a trial. Not a single […]
Crammed with Heaven: A letter from home and the man I married
A monthly column in which Jenni Pretorius Hill shares stories of hope which bring Heaven’s perspective to Earth The people I most like to be with, are those who appreciate and celebrate life’s simple joys. I was living in London when I met the man I would eventually marry. Not […]
Cape Town kids minister to kids through innovative books, podcasts
By Garth van Niekerk For the past three years, a joyful team of kids and their pastor at Melkbos Fellowship (https://www.thefellowship.co.za/), have been writing and recording Bible stories for young ones (ages 6-13 years). While the focus was on getting the Word to kids “out there”, it’s been a wonderful […]