Originally published in Faithwire A Christian man in the UK has been convicted for silently praying just inside what had been dubbed a “buffer zone” at an abortion clinic in Bournemouth in November 2022. Adam Smith-Connor, a British military veteran and a father of two, was sentenced Wednesday to a […]
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Western nations asked to protect religious freedom amid growing intolerance
Originally published in Christian Today Western countries are being asked to protect religious freedom, including for people of faith who hold traditional views on marriage and sexuality. Meeting in Berlin recently, religious freedom experts from around the world raised concerns about “increasing intolerance” towards people of faith in Europe and […]
Unrest in Liberian church after UMC approves same-sex marriage
Originally published in Religious News Service The United Methodist Church in Liberia has been roiled in recent days over its position on marriage for same-sex couples after the global denomination, based in the United States, voted to strike a 40-year-old condemnation of homosexuality from its governing document. Clergy and lay […]
Men’s Stories: Simple key to success
In today’s Kingfisher FM podcast, Leon Slabbert, a prominent butchery owner in Nelson Mandela Bay, shares lessons that he has learned for success in business and in life. He says that discovering that Jesus left His Holy Spirit with us to talk to us and guide us in our ordinary, […]
Ibiza church reaches partygoers through house music, celebrates first baptism
Originally published in Premier Christian News A new church in Ibiza is using house music to reach the island’s partygoers and has already celebrated its first baptism, just days after its official launch. Ibiza Lighthouse Church, the only English-speaking church on the island, held its first service on Sunday, attracting […]
TRANSFORMING A NATION: Difference between Gospel of Kingdom and Gospel of Salvation — Season 2: Episode 26
The Gospel of the Kingdom and the Gospel of salvation are not two separate entities, says Janet Brann-Hollis in this week’s Transforming A Nation podcast. She says: “We have separated them, yet they are partners. God wants to advance His Kingdom through a revolutionary Gospel, with signs and wonders, the next […]
Christians visiting Israel for ICEJ Feast of Tabernacles despite war
Originally published in All Israel News Despite the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, and with siren alerts blaring in parts of Israel on a daily basis, the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem expects to welcome hundreds of Christians from around 50 nations for its annual […]
Christian support moves Israelis to consider Jesus — Charles Gardner
There is growing evidence that Christian support for Israel in their hour of need is encouraging Jewish people to consider Jesus and the New Testament. As the horror of war on seven fronts has held the nation in a constant state of tension and fear, God has been moving powerfully […]
Anchor of Hope’s inspiring story: Part 1 – Unlikely beginnings
This week we launch an inspiring new series about Anchor of Hope, an amazing Christian non profit that positively impacts lives and communities in Bloemfontein and surrounds. We begin at the beginning. Anchor of Hope is highly effective at what it does – restore dignity and purpose to lives and […]
Artful Faith: A heart for art — the journey of Nickey Ras
A column in which Marzanne Slabbert explores the enigmatic fusion of faith and art in South Africa. Join her on an artistic journey and explore the many ways in which God is using the visual arts! It was a quiet weekday morning when I first met Nickey Ras — vibrant […]