Originally published in CBN News Almost 70% of Finns are still members of the national Lutheran church. But that doesn’t mean they’re believers. Less than a third of Finns now say they believe in God. This historically Christian nation has not only left the faith but has begun criminal investigations […]
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WATCH: Katy Perry, Lionel Richie join hands in prayer with American Idol contestant
Originally published in Christian Today A New York City subway singer hoping to be the next winner on “American Idol” took a moment during her nerve-wracking audition to put the spotlight on God. During the audition, Samantha Diaz, who goes by the stage name of “Just Sam”, plucked up the […]
At least 24 people killed at church attack in Burkina Faso
Originally published in Evangelical Focus At least 24 people were killed, including a church pastor, by unidentified gunmen who attacked a church in northern Burkina Faso, local officials said on Monday. The attack took place on Sunday during a worship service at a Protestant church in the village of Pansi […]
Violinist plays while surgeons operate on her brain: Partnering with the Great Physician — Dr Jim Dennison
Originally published in Denison Forum Dagmar Turner is a fifty-three-year-old violinist. She recently played sections of compositions by Mahler and Gershwin. That would be impressive enough. What makes her concert far more amazing is that she did so while surgeons worked to remove a tumor from her brain. The tumour […]
Ravi Zacharias asks for prayer as he undergoes emergency spinal surgery
Originally published in Charisma News Ravi Zacharias asks for prayer as he prepares to undergo emergency spinal repair surgery this Thursday, Feb. 20. “Dear Friends, Many of you know that I have struggled with serious back issues for years,” Zacharias tweeted. “Recently the pain has intensified and I have battled […]
Locust infestation could cause next famine in Africa, evangelical charity warns
Originally published in The Christian Post A historic desert locust infestation in East Africa could cause the next major famine as people in the region are already struggling with hunger after droughts were followed by cyclone flooding, one of the world’s leading evangelical charities has warned. A growing spread of […]
‘The state is NOT our godfather’
A letter from Michael Howard, a Christian youth leader in Cape Town Dear Editor The South African government is moving ahead with new school rules for the country. After reading through the government gazette in question, I can appreciate many of the provisions made therein. I can see how a […]
‘CSE lesson plans ARE problematic but parents CAN take constructive action’
South African parents have reason to be concerned about content in the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) learning material developed by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) — but they can also take heart that they have the legal right and opportunity to take action on the matter for the good […]
Disgruntled DRC congregations taking action over gay-marriage controversy
As Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) leaders concerned about a growing liberal influence in the denomination prepare to attend a national summit in Pretoria next week, the Goudland Synod (consisting of 150 congregations in North West and parts of Gauteng) have decided to withhold their financial contribution to the general synod, reports […]
Mighty Men Conference Eastern Cape in Jeffreys Bay from March 13 to 15
The stage is set for the biggest spiritual gathering that has ever taken place in the Eastern Cape Kouga area from March 13 to Sunday March 15, say the MMC committee. “The Lord is going to do something very amazing during this weekend. We would like to take this opportunity to […]