When Janet Brann-Hollis had an encounter with God in January during which He called on her to organise a 21-day fast for the elections, she had no idea how big the campaign would become. The fast was launched on April 18 and on each day until election day yesterday, participants […]
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Popular worship leader Steffany Gretzinger leaves Bethel Music after 10 years
Originally published in Christian Post Known for leading thousands in corporate worship, Steffany Gretzinger announced that she will be leaving her home church, Bethel, where she spent the past decade per the “Lord’s” leading. “The rumors are true. After 10 years, The Lord is sending us to Nashville, TN,” Gretzinger […]
Hope-filled prophetic painting inspired by SA elections
Stellenbosch artist Neil Breebaart created a prophetic painting which he says the Holy Spirit placed on his heart ahead of today’s election. “God did not forget us. His will for us is hope and a prosperous future for South Africa,” Breebart says in a Facebook post in which he explains […]
Meet four of this year’s Global Leadership Summit speakers — Part 1
The always-inspiring annual Global Leadership Summit which will be taking place at venues throughout South Africa in October and November, features some of the most influential leaders from around the globe. In this article we introduce four of the 24 confirmed speakers participating via videocast in the 2-day leadership summit […]
Georgia bans abortion after heartbeat is detected, recognises foetus as natural person
Originally published in Christian Post Georgia Gov Brian Kemp angered abortion supporters on Tuesday when he signed a bill into law that bans abortion once a foetal heartbeat has been detected and recognizes foetuses as natural persons. “Georgia is a state that values life,” Kemp said as he signed HB […]
Ten years after fake blasphemy charge, Pakistani Asia Bibi reunited with family
Originally published in World Watch Monitor Asia Bibi’s daughter Eicham was 9 when she saw her mum badly beaten and in front of a mob charged with “blasphemy” against the Prophet Muhammad. For over 9 years, Eicham has visited her on death row in Pakistan. Finally, today, now a young […]
Karoo Christian journalist Alf James, 62, dies after 9-weeks hospital struggle
Christian news reporting in South Africa is the poorer after freelance journalist Alf James, 62, died last Sunday in the Life Rosepark Hospital in Bloemfontein, where he spent nine weeks in the intensive care unit following a sudden illness. Alf leaves his wife Brenda, who runs their farm near Middelburg, […]
Concerned at spread of Christianity, Iran questions citizens about conversion
Originally published in Christianity Today Iran’s intelligence minister, Mahmoud Mahmoud Alavi, openly expressed concern last weekend about the spread of Christianity in the Islamic republic and said that some converts to Christianity were “summoned” to explain why they have converted. The 65-year-old Alavi gave a speech before Shia clerics on […]
Our debt to Israel — Charles Gardner
By Gateway News UK Correspondent, Charles Gardner Christians called to support Jews in every way they can The Church has shied away from politics for too long. There was a time when evangelical Christians influenced world-shaking events, such as the rebirth of Israel. That may never have happened but for […]
What Christians need to know about government and elections — Tendai Chitsike
As we decide who to vote for, we are inevitably voting for what is most important to us. This priority could be is a less corrupt government, “solving” inequality or the provision of basic services. It could also be our fears based on our apartheid past, a fear of the […]