[notice]The Logos Hope mission ship, with its international crew of 400 volunteers, left Cape Town for West Africa on Tuesday July 12, after spending four months visiting South African ports. David Melvill interviewed the captain, Tom Dyer while the world’s largest floating bookshop was in Cape Town.[/notice] Read Part 1 […]
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Thousands fast after Putin signs law banning evangelism outside of churches
Originally published in Fox News Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law last week a measure punishing any kind of religious evangelization outside of churches, which some observers have called one of the most restrictive move in “post-Soviet history.” “This new situation resembles the Soviet Union in 1929. At that […]
Britain’s new prime minister Theresa May says Christian faith guides her decisions
Originally published in The Gospel Herald Britain’s new Prime Minister, Theresa May, has revealed that her Christian faith is a significant part of who she is and guides and directs all of her decisions. May, who had previously served in the Home Office for more than six years, was installed […]
Turning hearts to God over election season
Tell us how Christians are responding in your area With less than three weeks to go to the hotly contested local government elections on August 3, Christians throughout South Africa are responding with various initiatives aimed at turning hearts to God during the run-up to and on polling day. Gateway […]
Nigerian Christians told to ‘buckle up’ after preacher hacked to death
Originally published in World Watch Monitor A female preacher was hacked to death in the early hours of July 9 near Nigeria’s capital. “Buckle Up” Nigeria’s largest Church organisation issued a statement July 10 decrying not only the recent violence against Christians, but the government’s “lukewarm” response to it. ‘‘The […]
Eight Christians face trial for distributing bibles in Nepal
Originally published in Christian Today Seven Protestant Christians and a pastor could be tried for proselytising after being found distributing bibles to school-children, Asia News reported. A trial date has not yet been set but a court is preparing to charge the suspects, according to local sources. The seven were […]
Refugee’s prayers to God to calm stormy sea, answered
Originally published in God Reports The chilly waters of the Aegean Sea reached the chest of Eshan* as he and a few other men attempted to launch an inflatable boat off the shores of western Turkey. At 3:30 in the morning Eshan was hauled aboard the boat with 45 others […]
Tried by Fire: The awe-inspiring paradox of Christianity’s survival
Originally published in CBN News From Africa to the Middle East to Asia and around the globe, Christians today are more persecuted than ever before. The Third Century writer Tertullian said, “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.” That’s as true today as it was in […]
The legacy of the outgoing public protector
[notice]A monthly column by Vivienne Solomons who is a legal consultant who passionately believes that God wants His people to make a difference right where they are and to stand up for what is true and just. She is also passionate about encouraging young women to walk victoriously with God […]
Zimbabwean Christians lead historic day of prayer, protest as pastor freed
Christians in Zimbabwe were at the forefront of an unprecedented day of protest and public prayer in the capital city, Harare, yesterday, in support of a bold pastor who was arrested for his role in leading a popular social media campaign against corruption, financial mismanagement and unemployment. And people celebrated with […]