Originally published in Faithwire Voters in Ireland swiftly rejected a governmental referendum aimed at redefining language in the nation’s constitution centering on the importance of marriage and the family. The country’s prime minister, Leo Varadkar, was surprised by the failure. “Clearly we got it wrong,” he said. “While the old adage is […]
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New platform launched to promote Afrikaans praise, worship music
A group of leading Afrikaans praise and worship leaders, songwriters and more have collaborated to create “Nuwe Lof”, a platform that aims to make new, Spirit-inspired, easy-to-sing Afrikaans praise and worship songs available worldwide. For a long time Retief Burger and Louis Brittz have been talking about getting such music […]
Movement started by sisters during lockdown using creativity to connect people with Jesus
I heard about “Hope City” for the first time recently when an invitation to a “Sunday Sunsets” worship-on-the-beach gathering landed in my WhatsApp. What really caught my attention were classy photos of musicians with a professional-looking sound setup on the beach sand, surrounded by people worshiping God. Was this really […]
Herzog thanks African countries for support against SA, Algeria bid to oust Israel from AU
Originally published in United with Israel Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday thanked the incoming ambassadors of three African countries for their diplomatic support in thwarting a recent effort to oust Israel from the African Union (AU) amid its war against Hamas in Gaza. The remarks come just weeks after […]
English National Health Service to stop prescribing puberty blockers to children
Originally published in Christian Today The NHS says it will stop providing puberty-blocking drugs for children with gender dysphoria, save for when the drugs are part of a clinical trial. NHS England made the announcement on Tuesday, following several months of research and a review of evidence provided by the […]
Jew hatred on rise again: ‘but tables will be turned as Lord raises His standard!’ — Charles Gardner
By Charles Gardner — UK Correspondent The exponential rise of anti-Jewish feeling in the wake of the Israel-Gaza war grows ever more alarming – until we recognise that God is at work. For the prophet Isaiah wrote that “when the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of […]
Jeremy Camp undergoes ‘successful’ heart surgery, singer ‘beyond grateful’ for prayers
Originally published in The Christian Post Jeremy Camp’s surgery to correct a serious heart condition was a “success,” though it will take a “few months to fully heal,” the singer’s South African wife, Adrienne, revealed in a social media post thanking supporters for their prayers. “Just wanted to give you […]
Four nations ‘leading charge’ in mobilising prayer for Africa
A campaign to mobilise prayer warriors to pray urgently for the fulfilment of God’s purpose for Africa will be launched via a virtual gathering on Thursday March 21, said Apostle Linda Gobodo of the Healing the Nation of Africa from Cape to Cairo prayer network. Gobodo, who said the Lord […]
The present — Angus Buchan
Ephesians 5: 16 — …redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” We are to live for the present, “right now”, in fact. I received a beautiful letter from dear friends in the USA, the heart of the letter was all about time. They said, knowing that the future has been […]
Newlywed blues: Focus on The Family
Q: I recently got married – and my new husband and I are feeling a little overwhelmed. Even in just a few short weeks, life together isn’t quite measuring up to what we anticipated. Is this normal? We both really want to make this relationship work. Graeme: Being a newlywed […]