Some members of a team that have been involved in consultations relating to 10 points of Christian consensus. They are, from the left, Dr Ruben Richards, Dr Arno van Niekerk, Errol Naidoo and Advocate Alan Nelson. A great awakening of God’s people is taking place in South Africa, say a […]
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Election Day prayer event in Soweto on April 17
The Soweto Ministers Fraternal invites all South Africans to an election prayer day at UAFC HOPE to You in Dube, Soweto on Wednesday April 17. Reverend Frank Chikane, president of the Apostolic Faith Mission International in SA is the keynote speaker at the event from 10am to 12pm ahead of the general […]
My friend’s struggle with fake miracles and false prophets — Frank Ogagba
In my few years of leading Christians like me — young, black, educated and curious — in the heart of urban Johannesburg, South Africa, I have been introduced to a few things lurking beneath the sometimes murky surface of our collective Christian experience. Signs, miracles and wonders Soon after a […]
Spontaneous healing after prayer in Jesus’ name featured in peer-reviewed medical journal
Originally published in Christian Examiner A peer-reviewed medical journal published a documented case of spontaneous healing after prayer in Jesus’ name. A young man who wasn’t able to eat without a feeding tube for 16 years has been healed of gastroparesis. The article, “Case Report of gastroparesis healing: 16 years […]
Bible app helps grow churches in Ugandan refugee camp
Alex and Harriet use the eVitabu app for practical and theological resources. APF PhotoOriginally published in UG Christian News A pastor who fled the civil war in South Sudan has been equipped to establish a new church thanks to a mobile phone app. Rev Alex Sokiri and his wife Harriet […]
Jonathan Cahn announces ‘The Oracle’ Release
Originally published in Charisma News New York Times’ best-selling author Jonathan Cahn is releasing his newest book, The Oracle: The Jubilean Mysteries Unveiled, on Sept. 3. Over the years, Cahn, the subject of a New York Times feature article last month, has written several smash hits, and devoted readers clamour […]
WATCH: Matthew West premieres powerful pro-life song for ‘Unplanned’ movie
Originally published in Christian Headlines Four-time Grammy Nominated Christian singer and songwriter Matthew West premiered his new song on Friday, and it packs a powerful pro-life punch. West’s song Unplanned is expected to appear in the new pro-life movie by the same namesake. As Crosswalk.com reported, the R rated Christian […]
Hindu push in Nepal reminiscent of India extremism
Originally published in Mission Network News A group in Nepal is calling for the nation to once again return to a Hindu state. The pro-Hindu Rastriya Prajatantra Party recently launched an initiative in each province to push its pro-Hindu agenda in the country. Currently, Nepal is a secular republic, but […]
Homeless Christian refugee family’s life changes when son, 8, wins chess competition
Originally published in Faithwire A young homeless boy who emigrated to the United States from Nigeria has been lifted out of poverty through the most unlikely of hobbies: chess. Fearing that, as a Christian family, they would become victims of Boko Haram militants, Tanitoluwa Adewumi and his family fled the […]
Dagga causing London psychosis epidemic, new study reveals
Originally published in The Christian Institute Almost a third of psychotic disorders in London are caused by cannabis (dagga) use, a new study has revealed. Published by The Lancet Psychiatry, the report suggests that if people stopped using the drug, an estimated 1 000 Britons a year could be spared […]