[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] When we look at Matthew 14:34-36 (NKJV), the Bible tells us that people came from far and wide just to touch Jesus so that they could be made well and healed from their illnesses. In these days so […]
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Faith of Niger Christians grows stronger in face of unprecedented violence
Originally published in Christian News Christians in Niger are joyfully meeting in homes under police protection as they plan to rebuild church buildings and houses after attacks last weekend (January 16-18) that were unprecedented in scale. “Nothing of this magnitude has ever happened in this nation,” wrote one missionary couple […]
Tens of thousands March for Life in Washington as GOP sends mixed abortion message
Originally published in The Christian Post Tens of thousands of people from across the United States and abroad gathered at National Mall for the annual March for Life. The large gathering calling for the advancement of the pro-life cause in America took place as the Republican-controlled US House of Representatives […]
Charlie Hebdo violence in Niger has destroyed at least 70 churches – report
Originally published in Christianity Today Christians in the Niger are still reeling from the destruction of more than 70 churches over the weekend as Muslims angry from the Charlie Hebdo cartoons attacked these places of worship. According to the World Watch Monitor, at least 10 people were killed during the […]
Obama says saving pastor from Iranian prison is ‘top priority’
Originally published in Christianity Today United States President Barack Obama met Naghmeh Abedini, wife of an imprisoned American pastor in Iran, on Thursday and told her that freeing her husband is a top priority. Obama took the time to meet Naghmeh hours after his seventh State of the Nation address […]
Mummy mask papyrus may reveal oldest-known Gospel
Originally published in Fox News A team of researchers made a surprising find when examining a papyrus-wrapped mummy mask — they found what they believe to be the oldest-known copy of a gospel in existence. The researchers found a fragment of the Gospel of Mark that dates back to about […]
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia is dead
Originally published in The Jerusalem Post King Abdullah ibn Abdilazīz of Saudi Arabia, known in the kingdom as the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, has died at an estimated age of 91. The cause of his death was not immediately released by the state. The new king is Crown […]
Generation Impact Bible College Gap Year — Full academic bursaries for 2015
Many young people do not know what their GOD GIVEN PURPOSE is, the reason they were born. This results in many decisions being made regarding their futures where finances are spent studying in a direction that brings no fulfilment. GIBC’s Gap Year is designed to assist with the following: Help […]
Sex between consenting adolescents no longer a crime: a legal perspective
[notice]Advocate Nadene Badenhorst provides a neutral, legal perspective on a controversial Bill that deals with adolescent sexuality. Her hope is to assist Gateway News readers who may have moral concerns about the implications of the proposed change to the law and who may wish to make submissions to Parliament on […]
Karoo Mighty Men team inspired after gathering at Shalom
Angus Buchan back to lead KMMC’s Sunday session The Karoo heartland is set to change from an arid landscape into a fertile field of worship and fellowship. Those attending the fifth Karoo Mighty Men Conference, which will take place from April 24 to 26, 2015, will have a rare opportunity […]