Oorspronklik gepubliseer in Netwerk24 Die NG Kerk se algemene sinode het gekies om vorentoe te beweeg in die kerk se standpunt rondom selfdegeslag verhoudinge. Voorstel twee van dr André Bartlett is aanvaar met 102 stemme teenoor die 88 stemme wat dr Chris van Wyk se voorstel aanvaar het. Voorstel 2 […]
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Hikers raise awareness of need to defend religious freedom in schools
Originally published in Politics Web The civil rights organisation AfriForum together with the actor Hykie Berg and Jacobsdal Primêre Skool embarked on Monday (October 5, 2015) on a two day hike in the Drakensberg to create awareness for the preservation of religion in schools. The aim of this hike was to once […]
Nigeria: Boko Haram suicide bombers kill 40 in blasts
Originally published in The New York Times Suicide bombers, some screaming “God is great,” killed at least 40 people in two northeastern Nigerian states Wednesday, including explosions in two mosques, officials and witnesses said. All the bombers died. Earlier, Boko Haram Islamic extremists had attacked a rural military camp in northeastern […]
Pope Francis reaffirms Catholic opposition to gay marriage, urges love to all
Originally published in The Gospel Herald Pope Francis on Sunday reaffirmed Catholic opposition to gay marriage as he opened a three-week gathering of bishops from around the world but said the Church had to show love and understanding towards all. Francis presided at a solemn Mass in St Peter’s Basilica […]
Low-budget Christian “War Room” outperforms big budget movies at box office
Originally published in Christian Examiner Six weeks after its release, the faith-based film “War Room” continues to set records and achieve feats rare for a movie in its genre. The Kendrick Brothers Productions film finished in the Top 10 for the sixth straight weekend Oct. 2-4, something that only five […]
Make War on the Offensive
God has blessed each one of us with different talents and abilities, and wishes us to express those gifts. But sometimes things go wrong when we try to do things our own way, and forget to include Him in our plans. Don’t wait for the devil to attack before you […]
The severe consequences of using dishonest scales in business
I believe that God wants us to learn and understand through the events that are taking place in the world because they will show us the natural consequences of what He has laid out in His word. They also serve as warnings for us (as the body of Christ) to […]
Your marriage can blossom again!
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] There is no marriage that starts with divorce in mind. Even the most educated, modern couple, they want their marriage to work. Yes they know about the high divorce rate but they believe that their marriage will be among those that make it. […]
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound of Christians united in one song
As reports of ISIS terror and other bad news brought fear into the hearts of Christians, Ryno Turketti was led by God to unite people around he world in worshiping God for a time at exactly the same time and the same date. This was a year ago, in October […]
Church “lights up the streets” at corruption march
The Church is making its mark by helping to lead the charge against corruption and for a just and equal society as part of the Unite Against Corruption campaign, according to various national Christian leaders. Various civil society leaders commented on the participation and leadership not only of Christian leaders, […]