In a time when most of Europe is in the grips of atheism, there is a nation where Christianity seems to not only be holding its own but some say is thriving. Imagine a government that is unabashedly Christian, that thinks Christian values are worth defending, that wants to protect […]
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Deadly café attack in Burkino Faso highlights new religious freedom threat
Originally published in Mission Network News Last Sunday, a lively café in the northern part of Burkina Faso was the site of a horrific attack by jihadist gunmen. A large group had gathered there to celebrate a birthday party when chaos broke out. The attack took place just a few […]
What Christian leaders, rabbis and scientists say about the rare solar eclipse in the US on Monday
The first total solar eclipse in the United States in 99 years to stretch across America from coast to coast is being awaited with a lot of anticipation by scientists, sight-seers and many who believe it has great spiritual significance for the US. Here is a roundup of some published […]
Christian church growing in North Korea despite strong persecution
Originally published in The Christian Institute Christianity is growing in the despotic state of North Korea despite the horrendous persecution of dissenters, sources on the ground say. A North Korean defector who works with the country’s underground church said that people “no longer respect Kim Jong-un” and are refusing to […]
MOVIEWISE — August 18 2017
Pieter Pohl, founder of Innovation Films and marketing manager of CMD Entertainment Africa, sheds some light on the latest movies. GALLOWS ROAD — Now available on DVD! GALLOWS ROAD DVD now available at CUM Books, Musica, takealot.com and other leading retailers. For more info visit www.cmdafrica.com FAITH AFFIRMING MOVIES NOW […]
The cost of people-centered leadership — Luphumlo Joka
A monthly column by Luphumlo Joka “I am siding with the people, I am sorry Mr President” — Dr Makhosi Khoza African National Congress MP Dr Makhosi Khosa has been in the spotlight for her apparently unpopular views of her own party and its outgoing president, Jacob Zuma. Addressing civil […]
‘Mighty Families’ launching on Bloemfontein farm which hosted ‘It’s Time’ prayer day
South Africa’s first Mighty Families conference — a movement aimed at restoring and strengthening families — will be held near Bloemfontein in March next year on the same farm which hosted the It’s Time prayer day in May which was led by Angus Buchan and attended by about a million […]
New citywide missions conference launching in PE in September
A new Port Elizabeth citywide missions conference called Activate that will be launched with meetings at different venues in the city from September 15 to September 17 will seek to build on the excellent foundation of the Bless The Nations missions conference that has been held in the city for […]
Para-athlete Fanie van der Merwe shining in darkness — Cobus Kruger
A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport. In the journey of bringing unity within the body of Christ, I started to set a lot of my time out to meet with, and to hear the […]
South Africa, alarm bells, and a biblical and historical perspective on state interference with religion
By Andrew Selley founder and CEO of Freedom Of Religion SA (FOR SA) The CRL Rights Commission briefing the media on its report on the commercialisation of religion. The report, which recommends state regulation of religion, was handed to President Jacob Zuma this week. The COGTA parliamentary committee will be […]