Originally published in Response February 25 2021 — from the Parliamentary Advisory Office of the SA Catholic Bishops’ Conference At one point in his speech yesterday, the finance minister plaintively insisted that this was “not an austerity budget”. That is probably not how social grant recipients feel, given that he […]
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Nigeria on brink of collapse, Catholic bishops warn
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has warned that the country is on the brink of collapse, considering ongoing security and other crises in the country The warning came on Wednesday as bandits killed 18 in Kaduna and Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State confirmed the killing of 10 […]
Anti-religious freedom ‘Equality Act’ passed in US House of Representatives
Originally published in Lifesite News The US House of Representatives voted 224 to 206 yesterday to pass the “Equality Act,” which would write transgenderism into federal civil rights law, compel medical professionals to commit abortions and transgender surgeries, and expand taxpayer-funded abortion on demand. “On occasion, Congressional leaders will purposely misname […]
Soloists who ‘show off’ — Hugh Wetmore
In our January worship column, we noted: We must stop trying to win the approval of the people, with their divergent song preferences. We must win the approval of God. That’s how the apostle Paul overcame divisions that were based on personal preferences: Am I trying to win the approval […]
Movie reveals lies that influenced controversial Roe v Wade ruling
By Paul Strand — Originally published in CBN News The US Supreme Court decision legalising abortion is still regarded as one of the country’s more controversial if not tragic events. While there is endless talk about the decision, very little is known about the case behind it. The new movie Roe v. […]
WATCH: Angus Buchan announces latest on ‘Revival Train’
Originally published in The Guardian Farmer-evangelist Angus Buchan has released a video with important updates on the Revival Train. Previously he shared that at the end of 2019 God urged him to go to the people rather than calling them to gatherings — so birthing the vision of the Revival […]
SA Christians pray for Jews around world as they pray for revelation of the Messiah
Last Sunday Cape Christians took part in a meeting to pray in solidarity with Jews around the world who were praying together for peace through their coming Messiah. At the Cape event, which was arranged by the David and Jonathan Foundation at the Salem Biblical Garden near Paarl, the gathering […]
Woman beats Covid at 105, attributes health to prayer and gin-soaked raisins
Originally published in Fox News A 105-year-old New Jersey woman who beat Covid-19 shared her secrets for a long life, and at least one of them may be unexpected. Lucia DeClerck, who is the oldest patient at the Mystic Meadows Rehab and Nursing Center in Little Egg Harbor Township, said she prays […]
Biblical stewardship is a lifestyle — Vivienne Solomons
Currently, our family is looking for a new home. After almost two years of renting a property, we believe it is time to take the financial plunge and become home owners once again. As exciting as this journey is for our family, there is nothing like a major financial decision […]
Jesus take the wheel: week 7 — Julita Kok
Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 Episode 5 Episode 6 Episode 7 in a weekly series in which music industry personality and Worship South Africa exco member Julita Kok reports back on a recent SA road trip in which she handed the steering wheel over to Jesus I […]