Originally published in The Gospel Herald This is the story of a mother’s love. A love that ultimately surpassed regard for her own life. When Becky Anderson learned May of last year that she was carrying twins, she was overjoyed. In a cruel turn of events, however, she also discovered […]
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Christian mother, two children miraculously escape communist China
Originally published in The Gospel Herald A Christian mother and her two daughters escaped China earlier this year with the help of an activist who has called the ordeal nothing short of miraculous. Chen Guiqiu fled China with her two children, ages 15 and 4, after authorities imprisoned her husband, […]
Donald Trump prays for wisdom at Western Wall
Originally published in Christian Today President Donald Trump prayed to have God’s wisdom as he touched the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem Monday. “Yesterday, I visited the Western Wall, and marvelled at the monument to God’s presence and man’s perseverance — I was humbled to place my […]
Israel marks 50 years of reunited capital on Jerusalem day
Originally published in CBN News The day after US President Donald Trump ended his 30-hour visit to Israel, the nation began its annual Jerusalem Day celebration, this year marking 50 years since the capital was reunited under Israeli sovereignty. “Hundreds of police officers, border police and special patrol units were […]
No outcome yet in Christian schools case
An instagram/whatsapp message that is currently doing the rounds, saying “case in Bloemfontein High Court to keep Christianity in schools is concluded today. Christians have won the case. Glory to God.” is misinformed and incorrect, says Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA). There is no outcome as of yet […]
Two weeks to the Comrades — please help us run for the kids of LIV Village
Gateway News chairman Afrika Mhlophe and editor Andre Viljoen will be running in the Comrades Marathon from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on Sunday June 4. That’s just over two weeks away. We are excited about this running challenge and our dream is to use the occasion to raise funds for LIV […]
Boreholes bring hope in north-east Nigeria where 75% of water, sanitation infrastructure destroyed
Originally published by World Watch Monitor Gloria Shehu is one of the people in north-east Nigeria set to benefit from the UN’s humanitarian fund targeting the devastation from the conflict with Boko Haram. Yesterday (17 May) the agency stepped up a call for more money, reminding that “the number of […]
What’s your story? Whatever it takes — Glenn Weiss
An inspiring update by Port Elizabeth church leader Glenn Weiss on how Christian citizens in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro are running with “What’s Your Story” — Heartlines’ personal story-telling campaign which aims to promote healing and reconciliation in South Africa In the last few months since March when we […]
Judgment reserved in ‘OGOD’ case
By Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) Following a three-day hearing earlier this week, the Johannesburg High Court reserved judgment in the landmark case of OGOD (Organisasie vir godsdienste-onderrig en demokrasie) vs 6 public schools. The schools and various “Friends of the Court” (including the SA Council for Religious […]
Facing the elephant in South Africa: land redistribution — Enoch Phiri
Church leader, author and television personality Pastor Enoch Phiri tackles the land issue in South Africa. It’s a biblical priority and the Church should be at the forefront of finding solutions, argues the founding pastor of Restoration House in Soweto. South Africa is at a crossroad yet again. The unfinished […]