In this series of articles, Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) discusses existing legal remedies for abuses or strange practices by religious leaders highlighted by the CRL Rights Commission and the media. FOR SA has consistently cited applicable existing laws as one of its objections to state regulation of […]
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‘The Sending’ — calling a generation to go where God wants them
“I believe it is a season where there is something stirring on the earth — an acceleration happening — which I believe will lead to a harvest like we have never seen before. “And God is calling a generation of whoever is available, saying: “Are you ready because I want […]
FOR SA welcomes new-look CRL Rights Commission
The former chair of the CRL Rights Commission, Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva, who campaigned vigorously for state regulation of religion, has been excluded from a list of 13 people appointed by the presidency to serve on the commission for the next five years. Earlier this year Mkhwanazi-Xaluva and her deputy chair, Prof Luka […]
All-night revival service in Uganda still going strong, every day, after nearly 3 years
In September 2017 I wrote a story about Uganda’s amazing “77 Days of Glory” revival service celebrating its first anniversary. I first learned about this mighty move of God — also known as “77 Dogs” — in August 2017 when I was introduced to a Kampala pastor, Ddiba Assadi, who […]
How global outreach day will mobilise 100m believers to evangelise 1bn people
Originally published in Charisma News Since 2012, Global Outreach Day has mobilised 25 million Christians and printed 200 million flyers to reach millions of people with the Gospel around the world, which led to thousands of churches planted and 11 million salvations. For 2020, Global Outreach Day is launching a […]
New initiative launched to establish Christian ‘9th of Av’
Originally published by Breaking Israel News “Thus said the lord of Hosts: The fast of the fourth month, the fast of the fifth month, the fast of the seventh month, and the fast of the tenth month shall become occasions for joy and gladness, happy festivals for the House of […]
How this Spirit-filled caregiver lives as a prophetic picture of Christ and the Church
Originally published in Charisma News In 1986, Peter Rosenberger married Gracie, the woman of his dreams. No marriage comes easily, but the Rosenbergers’ marriage was harder than most. Just three years earlier, a horrific car accident had left Gracie disfigured. In 1991, doctors amputated one of her legs; her remaining […]
US bakery case ‘small victory for religious freedom’
Originally posted in The Christian Institute The US Supreme Court has ordered a review of a ruling against Christian bakers who declined to make a same-sex wedding cake. A state court ruling in 2017 upheld a $135 000 “discrimination” (R1.9-million) fine which had put Melissa and Aaron Klein’s bakery out […]
Are you trusting God for what you really want? — Hannah Viviers
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. Are You trusting God for what You really, really want? Or are you asking for “just enough”, believing that’s probably as much as you’ll get? I spoke with a friend the other day. She told me how, all her life, […]
Breaking limitations over Africa — Business mission to DRC
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Special report by Clementia Pae who participated in a Kingdom business mission to DRC this month In line with its strategic mandate of “reconstructing Africa beyond limitations” the World Economic Congress (WEC) led a delegation of Christian business leaders and investors to the Democratic Republic […]