The quote “Be the change you wish to see in the world” is often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, a lawyer from India, who famously employed non-violent or “passive” resistance to lead the successful campaign for freedom from British rule in his own country and, in so doing, inspired movements for […]
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From humble beginnings Zimbabwean couple have planted hundreds of churches, raised thousands of orphans
As a child born out of wedlock in rural Zimbabwe Lucia never knew her father, was abandoned by her mother at an early age, was despised by her family, kept outside in a box like an animal, treated as a servant, beaten and sexually abused. At the age of 13, […]
WATCH: New song from Bethel Music for 2020 — ‘Be Alright’
Originally published in Relevant Magazine Bethel Music has a new tune that might just be the piece of encouragement that turns your week around. It’s called Be Alright, by Dante Bowe, featuring Amanda Lindsey Cook. The song is a sonic trip, starting with some lowkey strums and building towards a […]
‘I will not be intimidated into hiding my faith’ – former Finnish minister
Originally published in ADF International On August 25, former Minister of the Interior and serving Member of the Finnish Parliament, Päivi Räsänen, faced her third police interrogation in recent months. The reason for the summoning of the medical doctor, mother of five and grandmother of six: she publicly voiced her […]
Explosive reckoning for Beirut — blast leaves opportunities and new fears for Christian community
By Mindy Belz — Originally published in World Magazine Welcome, this is my summer resort now,” says Joy Mallouh, spreading his arms wide as I enter his office. The second-floor room with tall windows on two sides is bright with August sun, and airy because all the windows are blown […]
California churches fined for gathering, singing
Originally published in CBN News Churches in California have repeatedly been under attack for exercising their First Amendment rights by gathering to pray and worship. Now they are facing fines for singing together. Liberty Counsel, a Christian religious rights law firm, reported that Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Thousand Oaks was […]
Erdogan converts another historic church into a mosque
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reconverted another historic Byzantine church into a mosque on Friday just weeks after opening the iconic Hagia Sophia to Muslim worship. The 4th century Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora was built near ancient Constantinople as part of a monastery. The church’s current form […]
‘I declare the mercy of God’, police-shooting victim’s family pastor offers powerful prayer for Ameria
Mother of shot man asks everyone to examine their hearts at press conference Originally published in CBN News As outrage and protests continue to shake Kenosha, Wisconsin after the police shooting of another young Black man, the mother and the pastor of Jacob Blake are calling America to prayer. Before […]
Bill tramples on state marriage officers’ rights, opposes Concourt’s intentions — Steve Swart
By Steve Swart — Originally published in Cape Argus Since parliament’s adoption of the Civil Union Amendment Bill in July, newspapers have published opinions by legal professors, legal advocacy groups and religious organisations on its constitutionality. I have been an MP for the past 21 years and was a member […]
WATCH: ‘War Piper for Jesus’ calls on men to stand firm
War Piper for Mighty Men and one of the leaders of Mighty Men Western Cape, Piperjames McGowan sent a video and message to Gateway News in which he calls on men everywhere to stand firm. “Where are you? I am shouting out to men of God all over,” he writes. […]