Originally published in allisraelnews The International Court of Justice in The Hague elected a new president with a worrying past of anti-Israeli comments, the court announced on Tuesday. Lebanese Judge Nawaf Salam was elected by his 14 peers to preside over the “World Court” for the next three years. Salam became a […]
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A Precious Gem: Python star’s moving portrayal of hero Harry
Book review by Charles Gardner Some years ago, I chanced upon a magnificent sight only a few miles from my home – a stunning viaduct carrying a disused railway over a wooded valley. It was a hidden gem I had no idea was there. I have just finished reading a […]
Prayers pour in for King Charles following cancer diagnosis
Originally published in Premier Christian News Numerous church leaders have offered prayers to King Charles after Buckingham Palace announced he has been diagnosed with cancer. I’m praying for the King and his family – for God’s comfort and strength in the weeks and months to come. I wish His Majesty […]
Lecrae credits Jesus after snagging top Christian music Grammys
Originally published in The Christian Post Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae thanked Jesus for “using broken instruments to play healing music” and for being “my all in all in everything” after snagging two Grammy Awards in Christian music categories on Sunday night. At the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Feruary 4 […]
SA Jewish community slams Lamola’s denial of antisemitism in country
Originally published in SA Jewish Report The South African Jewish community is calling on South African Justice Minister Ronald Lamola and the ANC government to stop dismissing antisemitism and to cease creating an environment that emboldens antisemites. On BBC HardTalk this week, Lamola denied that there was any antisemitism in South Africa […]
Nepali pastor to be jailed for praying after Supreme Court denies appeal
Originally published in The Christian Post Pastor Keshab Raj Acharya faces a one-year prison sentence for his religious activities, marking a significant setback for religious freedom in Nepal, after the country’s Supreme Court upheld a previous judgment against the pastor, who now awaits the court’s response to his appeal for […]
Eritrea releasing hundreds of Christians; 300 still detained
Originally published in Worthy News Eritrea’s autocratic government has released hundreds of Christians, but some 300 remain behind bars for activities linked to faith in Christ, according to data seen by Worthy News on Monday. The one-party ruled, highly-militarised Eastern African nation saw the release of many devoted believers in […]
Africa’s election year 2024: Twenty principles and truths for Christian political engagement
By Craig Bailie — Originally published in Christian Daily Africa is a deeply religious continent. So, how African individuals and communities understand and express their religions and protect their religious spaces and doctrines from misuse or abuse has implications for wider African society, including the spheres of politics and civil governance. These significantly affect human wellbeing across the […]
‘Stop killing babies’, says #Hope4SA on abortion law anniversary
The equivalent of 45.8 tanker trucks of the blood of unborn babies have been poured out in South Africa over the 27 years since abortion on demand was legalised in the nation, said new political party #Hope4SA in a media statement today. “The fateful decision to legalize abortion was cast […]
Joint or separate accounts? — Focus on the Family
Q: My fiancé and I are getting married this spring for the first time and we’ve run into a conflict concerning finances. Should we have joint or separate accounts after we’re married? What are your thoughts? Graeme: Opinions on this question vary, but as I see it, a “yours and […]