[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] Proverbs 4:23 (AMP) we read this, “Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life.” The Bible tells us very clearly that where a man’s treasure is, that […]
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Shattered glass, lifeless bodies: Five dead in Jerusalem synagogue attack
Originally published in CNN News A Jerusalem synagogue turned from a peaceful sanctuary to a house of horrors within moments on Tuesday when two Palestinian cousins wielding a gun and butcher knives attacked during morning prayers, killing four rabbis and a policeman. Characterizing the attack as “blood libel” fanned by […]
EXPOSED campaign welcomes G20 action on corrupt practices
The EXPOSED campaign has welcomed G20 action to address key aspects of corruption and unethical tax evasion and financial secrecy, which steal billions from the world economy. In the final communiqué released on Sunday at the Brisbane Summit, leaders said they will implement rules for sharing tax information, they will […]
Bold Christian woman interrupts Muslim prayer service led by SA Ambassador in historic US cathedral
A lone Christian woman protester was evicted from a controversial Muslim prayer service led by South African Ambassador to the United States Ebrahim Rasool in the Washington National Cathedral on Friday (November 14). The woman, Christine Weick, 50, who slipped through tight security at the by-invitation-only service organised by Rasool […]
What does the comet probe tell us about modern religious faith?
What scientific benefits may come from the recently landed comet probe? There is currently a media frenzy that it may discover life — or at least a lesser hope of amino acids, components of life. When a probe was sent to Mars there was similar hope. Why? Because those who […]
Islamic State beheads another American hostage
Originally published in Charisma News lslamic State militants have beheaded another American hostage, Peter Kassig, issuing a video claiming the killing on Sunday and warning the United States they would kill other US citizens “on your streets.” US President Barack Obama confirmed the death of the aid worker […]
Christian doctor who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone dies in US hospital
Originally published in Black Christian News Service A surgeon who contracted Ebola while treating patients in Sierra Leone has passed away in a hospital in Nebraska, where he had been flown for treatment, officials announced Monday. Dr Martin Salia, 44, had been described repeatedly by health workers as being much […]
Vatican to install showers for the homeless in St Peter’s Square
Originally published in Christian Today The Vatican has announced plans to install showers specifically to be used by homeless people in St Peter’s Square. In the shadow of St Peter’s Basilica there will be a space to wash, with clean towels and underwear also available. It will be manned by […]
Postcards blitz on White House to urge action to free pastor jailed in Iran
Originally published in CBN News Postcards are flooding the White House mailbox to bring attention once again to free Pastor Saeed Abedini, who has been imprisoned for his faith in Iran for over two years. The American Center for Law and Justice is sponsoring the “postcard blitz” on the White […]
Jailed Egyptian convert awaits appeal hearing
Originally published in World Watch Monitor A jailed Egyptian Muslim convert to Christianity is scheduled Sunday, November 16 to appeal his conviction on a misdemeanor — if he can get to the courtroom. But according to his lawyer, prison and security police officials have not confirmed they will permit Mohammed […]