Senior church leaders in Nelson Mandela Bay sent an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa today urging him to intervene directly in the metro which they say is facing a potential law and order crisis due to a collapse in local governance. The resultant instability in the major metropolitan hub […]
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Finishing the race together — Angus Buchan
One of my spiritual sons sent me a beautiful illustration of how geese fly in formation. As we know geese fly in a “V” formation, and this is in order to support one another. So the lead goose takes up the headwind, and all the others fly behind him. When […]
WATCH: Chief Justice Mogoeng prays against ‘giant’ of Covid-19
“Lord God Almighty with the sword of justice you have given me I slay this giant [Covid-19]now,” declared Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng in a bold prayer at the end of his message of encouragement to healthcare workers at a thanksgiving ceremony at Tembisa Hospital yesterday. Not one to water down […]
WATCH: Africa Christian Action defends pro-life doctors in new Life Chain video
Africa Christian Action has compiled and uploaded a promotional video filmed during its Life Chain picket in Cape Town on October 4. The video calls for Christians to speak up on the truth that abortion is the killing of babies and highlights the hypocrisy of moves to compel doctors to […]
US pastor faces charges for launching Bible balloons into atheist North Korea
Originally published in Lifesite News A US Christian pastor is facing charges from South Korean authorities for launching large helium-filled balloons with Bibles attached to them into the atheist dictatorship of North Korea. Rev Dr Eric Foley of Voice of the Martyrs Korea has been launching the Bible-carrying balloons without […]
US adds Nigeria to top of religious persecution list, removes Sudan and Uzbekistan
Originally published in Christianity Today Only one country was added this year to the US government’s official list of the world’s worst persecutors of religion: Nigeria. The West African nation – Africa’s most populous and divided roughly evenly between Christians and Muslims – has been plagued for years by rising […]
New film in works based on hit worship song ‘Reckless Love’
A Christian Hollywood filmmaker and worship leader are turning the hit song Reckless love into a film. Devon Franklin, who’s produced numerous Christian films, is partnering with Cory Ashbury, who wrote the song. The film, which will bear the same name as the song, will be about Asbury’s difficult relationship with […]
‘Land of the Living’ reaping rewards of pressing on with city transformation vision
I would have despaired unless I believed I would see the goodness of the Lord in the Land of the Living — Psalm 27:13 Gateway News interviews Dr Scott Worley founder and director of Land of the Living Tell us a little about yourself. I am originally from the USA […]
Expectant mom still preaching on streets in Uganda: ‘no excuses’
Originally published in UG Christian News “The greatest honour in my life is sharing my Jesus,” she says. An expectant Christian mother still proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ on streets in Uganda has caught the attention of several Christians. Evangelist Gorret Odama who is married to Apostle Tom Aita Odama, […]
‘Star of Bethlehem’ showing up just before Christmas — Charles Gardner
Is this astronomical event a sign of the Second Coming? By UK Correspondent, Charles Gardner Hold onto your seats! The “Star of Bethlehem” will appear in the sky just before Christmas, according to astronomers1. No, this is not some sort of aerial nativity show or seasonal greeting – it’s the […]