Originally published in Christian Today Deborah Savely was devastated when a beloved Bible fell out of her backpack over 40 years ago. Sure, she could have gone to the store and bought another one quite easily, but this particular Bible had special meaning, having been bought by her father in […]
Other News
Lawyers of freed Christian woman Meriam Ibrahim to make constitutional challenge in Sudan
Originally published in Assist News A human rights group says it has learned that the lawyers who represented Meriam Ibrahim, whose conviction for apostasy and adultery was overturned by the Appeal Court on June 23, are currently defending the case at the Supreme Court. They plan to take it to […]
Ebola crisis: Sierra Leone enforces 3-day national lockdown
Authorities in Sierra Leone ended a three-day lockdown aimed at halting the spread of the Ebola virus on Sunday, declaring the initiative a success. Sky News reported that 92 dead bodies and 56 new Ebola cases had been discovered by officials during the lockdown. Authorities said that 123 people had […]
Sports Roundup — Monday, September 15
Cricket: Source: Super Sport Domingo’s contract extended. Cricket South Africa chief executive Haroon Lorgat said on Saturday that national coach Russell Domingo’s contract has been extended for another year because they were considering the negative impact that uncertainty could have on World Cup preparations. Lorgat announced that Domingo and national […]
Scotland votes No: Now it’s time for the nation to unite and build, say churches
Originally published in Christian Today It was a closely fought campaign to the end but on the night, Scots affirmed their desire to remain within the UK by a consistent margin. Key areas like Glasgow and Dundee voted Yes as they had been expected to, but the victories were not […]
Global Leadership Summit 2014 — Weekly Update: Sept 19
The Willow Creek Association 2014 Global Leadership Summit will run in South Africa at 11 venues from October 10. The consistently inspiring two-day leadership training event which is held in 105 countries celebrates its 20th anniversary this year — and its 10th anniversary in South Africa! In future […]
TB Joshua tragedy and our compassion
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.”—Isaiah 54:17. […]
Paradise Impact Day at Petrusville church
On Sunday, September 28, Liggaam vir Christus Petrusville will be holding a “Paradise Impact” day filled with worship, prayer, declarations, thanksgiving and praise, and much more says spokesman Thys Fourie. The day will run from 6am to 6pm. “Creare from Bloemfontein and Retief Burger will be among some of the […]
Burn 24/7 events in PE, CT next weekend
On-fire worshippers in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town are invited to join city-wide Burn 24/7 worship events next weekend starting at 7pm on Friday, September 26. The PE 25-hour event (from 7pm on Friday to 8pm on Saturday) is being billed as Back2Beginnings because the venue is Lighthouse Family Church […]
Mystery still surrounds tragic collapse of TB Joshua church guesthouse
Nigerian preacher TB Joshua on Thursday broke his silence over a building collapse that killed 80 at his Lagos megachurch but denied lack of co-operation and stuck to his theory of possible aerial sabotage, reports BD Live. The popular televangelist, known as “The Preacher” or “The Man of God” to […]