Originally published in The Christian Post A federal judge sentenced pro-life advocate Lauren Handy to nearly five years in prison for organising a blockade at an abortion facility in the US capital. As a result, Handy’s legal team has vowed to challenge what it believes is the “root cause” of […]
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Dear Church Leaders — your Godly Revolution invitation
Dear Church leaders within range of Pretoria Great news!! You are hereby invited to come and join us at Godly Revolution 2024 Youth Celebration. Godly Revolution does not represent a specific Church or denomination and is run by a Non Profit Company called the Good News Factory, in association with […]
FOR SA may challenge validity of newly-signed Hate Speech law
The President’s signature [last Thursday] on the Combatting and Prevention of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Act is a dark day for democracy and for religious freedom in particular, says Freedom of Religon SA FOR SA) in a press release. “Far from protecting and promoting a more free and participative […]
Justin and Hailey Bieber are pregnant; their parents are praising God
Originally published in The Christian Post Celebrity couple Justin and Hailey Bieber are expecting a baby, and their parents are praising God. The couple announced the pregnancy on Instagram late last week, as Hailey Beiber is roughly six months pregnant. “I have been waiting for this day,” Bieber’s mom, Pattie Mallette, said […]
Contending with loneliness — Angus Buchan
Isaiah 66:4 and Matthew 26:40 Without a doubt, one of the hardest things to contend with in this life is loneliness! Our Heavenly Father also gets lonely, and desires fellowship with His people. But so often we are too busy to spend time in His presence, speaking with Him and […]
Thousands gather at beaches, rivers across US for ‘Summer of Baptisms’
Originally published in CBN News Florida’s beaches, the California coastline, the Texas Gulf, and rivers in the Midwest have become the epicenters for a massive baptism movement that kicked off across the country at the weekend. On Saturday, thousands joined revivalist and Core Group leader Jenny Weaver on the shores […]
Ramaphosa signs Hate Speech Bill — fight expected to continue in Constitutional Court
Yesterday, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Hate Speech Bill as part of a rushed list of bill signings before the elections, reports Philip Rosenthal of ChristianView Network. “We had asked him not to sign due to unconstitutionality and harm to religious freedom and free speech,” says Rosenthal. He says: “Certain […]
Statue of Billy Graham with iconic Scripture verse to be unveiled at US capitol
Originally published in Thrive News A new statue is set to grace the halls of the National Statuary Hall, bearing a profound connection to the legacy of renowned evangelist Billy Graham. The statue, standing at 2.13 m tall and crafted by Charlotte-based artist Chas Fagan, features Graham pointing to an open Bible. What […]
𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗔 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 delayed over 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 as ACDP protests across provinces
The ACDP, which carried out protest marches to government buildings in various provinces yesterday morning ahead of a voting session on the BELA Bill in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), has welcomed a decision by the NCOP not to vote on the bill due to a technicality. An error […]
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY: Key to genuine intimacy in marriage
Q: I’m getting married in June. My fiancée and I want to have a great life-long relationship, so we’re asking various people for advice and input. What’s your perspective? Graeme: Every couple wants a loving marriage that’ll endure for the long haul. So it’s worth asking: “Why do so few […]