Originally published in Christianity Today Uzbekistan is an unlikely poster child for religious freedom. Open Doors currently ranks the Central Asian nation as No. 16 on its 2018 list of the 50 countries where it’s hardest to be a Christian. The US State Department named Uzbekistan again this year as a […]
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Breakthrough and belief — Hannah Viviers
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. “Hope for the best, but expect the worst.” It’s a line I’ve heard before, in different ways. I believe it’s probably the number one reason we don’t consistently experience the breakthroughs we hope for. This week I’ve been thinking a […]
Men of Nelson Mandela Bay uniting for ‘Hour of Power’
Men’s Ministry Network (MMN), a new movement that hopes to unite men across church and race lines in Nelson Mandela Bay, is hosting an “Hour of Power” — a praise and worship event — at Ebenezer International Church in Algoa Park on Thursday August 2 from 6pm to 7pm. Doors […]
Bomb scare at venue that reneged on pro-Israel rally
By Nicola Miltz — Originally published in SA Jewish Report Freedom Park in Pretoria received a bomb threat on Wednesday afternoon, around the time the South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) were meant to be holding a mass Christian prayer rally in support of Israel. However, at the last minute […]
Thousands of Christians march to Union Buildings singing ‘Viva Israel!’
By Nicola Miltz — Originally published in SA Jewish Report Thousands of Christians took to the streets in Pretoria on Wednesday in a solidarity prayer rally for the State of Israel. Their message to the government was loud and clear: No Israel, no vote. SEE ALSO: Bomb scare at venue […]
PE’s respected Bishop Bethlehem bows out with call for biblical integrity
Port Elizabeth’s outgoing Anglican leader Bishop Nceba Bethlehem Nopece has ended his 17 years in office in the city with a call for uncompromising adherence to the Word of God. The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Port Elizabeth, who has earned the respect of his peers across denominational lines […]
East London couple helping people whose only hope is Jesus
Last week Marion and Matthew Peake led a Mandela Day outreach in which they fed around 4 000 children and shared the Gospel in a poor and notoriously dangerous township area in East London. Children responded by laying down firearms and knives, and the day was marked by miracles, as has […]
Thinking about art and inspiration — Marian Fitz-Gibbon
THINK was the name of the RMB Art Fair at Turbine Hall Johannesburg. There’s always been a stigma that art is a “feely” subject but when it comes to interpreting the signs of the seasons it’s often the artists who pick up what’s coming and going long before its translated […]
Pastor Andrew Brunson transferred to house arrest
Originally published in Christian Today An American pastor who has been detained in Turkey for nearly two years on terrorism charges, straining ties between Ankara and Washington, has been transferred from jail to house arrest, broadcaster CNN Turk said on Wednesday July 18 2018. The report came one week after […]
Victory for pro-life sidewalk counsellors
Originally published in Baptist Press Pro-life sidewalk counsellors may continue praying, preaching and handing out literature in front of a Queens, NY, abortion centre, a federal judge ruled on July 20. The case began last June when former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed suit, charging the counsellors with […]