At the moment I am sitting in my prayer room writing this letter to you from our farm Shalom. As I am writing this, we have had reports that there are forest fires everywhere. There is a wind blowing and it is code red which means no one may burn any […]
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Joburg receptionist saddened by looting starts viral clean-up movement
When a young Johannesburg woman posted a message on Facebook offering to help clean up looted stores, she had no idea that her act of kindness would spark a movement that would gather tens of thousands of volunteers within a few days. Emelda Masango, 25, of Crown Mines, said she […]
Jericho Walls issues call for prayer regarding volatile situation in SA
“The people in our nation are hurting, bleeding, dying, and desperately crying out for a Saviour. We have run out of plans. Our leaders have failed us. We are failing each other. As lawlessness increases, our compassion decreases. If we truly believe that there is a God in heaven, then […]
SACC calls for calm in the midst of violence and looting
SACC media statement — from office of Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana, General Secretary of the SACC The South African Council of Churches (SACC) notes with deep concern the violence and destruction of property that is engulfing our nation as we speak. This violence is resulting in untold suffering. This, in many […]
LISTEN: Speak life: God will save SA — Arno van Niekerk
The current wave of looting and violence in South Africa — on top of the extended lockdown — is a blow to everybody in the nation but it is not a time to give in to fear and hopelessness but to stand on our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. […]
Call for national prayer and fast on July 13,14 amidst violence and anarchy
SA Back to God has called on Christians in South Africa to participate in a national prayer and fast on Tuesday and Wednesday for an end to outbreaks of violence and anarchy triggered by the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma. “This is clarion call for the nation to Fast […]
One million hours of prayer for Olympic host Japan
Originally published in Eternity News Christians in Japan are asking the world for one million hours of prayer for their nation throughout the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Japan 1 Million is led by the Japan international Sports Partnership (JiSP) and Japan Evangelical Missionary Association (JEMA). They are calling on churches, individuals and families across […]
Christian florist after 8-year court battle: ‘I could lose everything’
Originally published in WND The Washington state florist who declined to design a floral arrangement for a same-sex wedding because of her Christian beliefs says she could lose “everything” after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected her appeal of her punishment, ending an eight-year court battle. In a podcast interview, Barronell […]
‘Freedom is given by God,’ Trump declares in announcement of class-action lawsuit against social media companies
Originally published in Charisma News In a potentially history-making announcement, President Donald J Trump, speaking from the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, spoke to reporters about a major class- action lawsuit against big tech giants Twitter, Google and YouTube as well as their top executives in a live press […]
Government does not want to regulate religion, will ‘look carefully’ at PEPUDA bill, says Deputy Minister of Justice
.Originally published in FORSA.org.za Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) requested (and was granted) an opportunity to meet with the Deputy Minister of Justice, John Jeffery, to discuss the religious community’s concerns regarding the PEPUDA Amendment Bill. The virtual meeting, which took place yesterday, follows the unprecedented opposition from South Africa’s religious community to the […]