“It’s a God idea. It’s not my idea. It goes against all human logic and that’s why it’s caught the imagination of so many people.” So said Dr Paulo de Valdoleiros in a telephone interview with Gateway News yesterday, on the 11th working day since he opened his unique practice […]
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Governmental Prayer Watch campaign going strong
When the well-supported South African 21-day election fast campaign ended on May 8 people continued to ask “what now?” says Janet Brann-Hollis of SA Back to God, which promoted the campaign. The elections were over, should they continue to pray? On researching what the Word says about praying for your […]
Three convicted in Kenya over Garissa University massacre of Christian students
Originally published by barnabasfund A court in Kenya convicted three men of helping Islamist extremists carry out a massacre at Garissa University in which 148 mainly-Christian students died in 2015. The two Kenyans and a Tanzanian, who are likely to receive life imprisonment when they are sentenced on July 3, were found […]
Meet more speakers from the Global Leadership Summit 2019 — Part 4
This week we introduce another four speakers from the list of 24 influential thought leaders who will be inspiring attendees at the annual Global Leadership Summit at venues throughout South Africa in October and November. Click here for more information on GLS 2019. Jia Jiang — Best-selling author. blogger. entrepreneur Years after […]
‘Watershed’ moment for UK Methodist Church as it meets to debate same-sex marriage
Originally published in Christian Today The Methodist Church in the UK is at a “watershed” moment as it considers whether to change its traditional position on marriage, evangelicals have said. British Methodists gathering for their annual Conference over the next week are being asked to receive God in Love Unites […]
Christians don’t want mosque in ‘Ark of the Covenant’ town: This is ‘our Mecca’
Originally published in The Christian Post Ethiopian Christians are voicing their concerns with plans to build a mosque in the ancient city of Aksum, a town that they claim holds the biblical Ark of the Covenant. Aksum, an ancient kingdom that is now part of Ethiopia’s northern Tigray Region, has […]
Christian Village in Mali ‘virtually wiped out’ after jihadists massacre 100
Originally published in CBN News Approximately 100 Christians were massacred by Muslim terrorists in the West African nation of Mali this month. BBC reports that on June 9, armed Fulani Muslim militants invaded a predominately Christian village in Sobame Da, and killed men, women, and children. Officials say they found […]
Money pours in for Israel Folau’s legal battle
Originally published in Premier Fundraising efforts to support Israel Folau’s legal battle with Rugby Australia have been put on pause after donations passed the Aus$2-million (R19.9) mark. The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL), which set up the funding campaign said they have received rapid and overwhelming support. The fund raised more […]
Man rescued by God planning 1 500km walk for the Gospel, destitute people
Walking for Jesus and having an opportunity to share the Gospel are what gets 55-year Edward Pozyn excited about life. He has completed about five walks since 2011 with the aim of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and raising funds and awareness about poor and destitute people, as well […]
UK court’s forced-abortion ruling overturned
Originally published in Christian Today Pro-life groups are demanding answers after three appeal judges overturned a hugely controversial judgement passed down just days ago permitting doctors to terminate the baby of a woman with a learning disability. Mrs Justice Lieven, in the Court of Protection, sided with doctors last Friday […]