Originally published in Christianity Today. Somehow, an Australian-born investment banker in England went to South Africa and got mixed up with the “Americans” – the gang, that is, in one of Cape Town’s most dangerous shantytowns. And with them, the Hard Livings and Clever Kidz. Called by God into a […]
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France ordered to lift ban on church meetings
Originally published in The Christian Institute The French Government has been ordered to lift the ban on meetings in churches within eight days by its top administrative court. Although the government recently eased it’s coronavirus restrictions by allowing private meetings of up to ten people, this did not apply to […]
WATCH: SA! Prepare for Pentecost! — Janet Brann-Hollis
Ask God how He would have you prepare for His visitation on the Day of Pentecost on May 31, says prophetess Janet Brann-Hollis in a video message released today. God is preparing a new wineskin for the Day of Pentecost and we have 10 days to adequately prepare with fasting […]
Christian leaders in Zimbabwe disturbed by abductions
Originally published in Vatican News The abduction and torture of three female opposition leaders by some unknown people in Zimbabwe has raised a wave of condemnations and calls for investigations into abductions and disappearances. Three female leaders, members of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change–Alliance (MDC-Alliance), were allegedly abducted in […]
Testimony and word for SA from ex-UK politician on a mission for God
Margaret Ferguson, a former teacher and politician in the United Kingdom, shares her testimony of being called by God to move to South Africa 18 years ago — and a word God has given her for her adopted country while under lockdown in her apartment in Cape Town. Ferguson, who […]
WATCH: New video calls on SA Christians to stand for life
Africa Christian Action has produced a new video calling on South Africans to help it stand for life by participating in pro-life events on Life Chain Sunday on October 6 and by joining the next March for Life in Cape Town on February 1 next year. More than 250 babies […]
ACDP says lift lockdown as experts warn of dire effects on economy
The African Christian Democratic Party calls for the immediate lifting of the lockdown restrictions on all sectors of the South African economy, while ensuring that strict hygiene conditions are in place, the party deputy president Wayne Thring says in a press statement released yesterday. The statement continues: The ACDP is […]
Prophecy: God is opening a portal of glory over His people
By Keith Collins — Originally published in Charisma News I have spent the last 34 years pursuing Jesus and preaching the gospel around the world. During this time, I have deliberately placed my life into God’s hands so He can utilise me for His glory during my time on earth. […]
Iranian Christian convert given extra sentence at retrial
Originally published by Middle East Concern Friends and family of Iranian Christian convert Ismaeil Maghrebinejad are requesting prayer after a disappointing decision following a May 9 retrial. On February 27, Ismaeil had been sentenced to two years in prison for “membership of a group hostile to the regime”. He had […]
Hymns and contemporary worship songs: principles & preferences (1 of 3) – Hugh Wetmore
In the 1970s, when the new wave of “praise and worship songs” swept through the churches, there were people who liked them and people who disliked them. “Worship wars” divided congregations. Usually, the older generation wanted to retain hymns, while the younger generation was eager to embrace the new contemporary […]