By Open Doors SA On Sunday, April 13, an estimated 275 girls reported to Chibok Government Secondary School. On Monday evening, April 14, Boko Haram insurgents broke into the school, burned down the administration block and classroom blocks of the school, destroying all school records, and abducted more than 250 […]
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Welby praises ‘long overdue’ move as House of Lords approves women bishops
Originally published in Christianity Today The House of Lords yesterday approved plans to allow women to become bishops in the Church of England. The proposal was passed by the General Synod in July but required the consent of Parliament. It is expected to be agreed in the House of Commons […]
We cannot afford to compromise our stand for Jesus
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] In these times, as never before, we, as believers, cannot afford to compromise our stand for Jesus Christ for anyone or anything. Always remember the world looks to the church to set the standards concerning morality. It distresses […]
God help us!: Liberian leaders spearhead prayer charge
Originally published in CBN News.com The death toll has reached another tragic milestone in Liberia, climbing above 4,000. Now the country’s president and vice president are calling on people to pray for their nation. The Ebola crisis has driven many Liberians to their knees. Churches are jam-packed every Sunday with […]
Intercessors set up ‘David’s Tent’ for 24/7 worship outside White House
Originally published in Charisma News Late last month, a 50-day, 24/7 outdoor worship service kicked off in Washington, DC—right outside the White House, where President Obama and his family reside. For the third straight year, David’s Tent DC invites all to join in nonstop worship and prayer that began on Sept. 15 and will […]
Christian Persecution in Middle East Focus of Jerusalem’s Feast of Tabernacles
Originally published in The Gospel Herald Thousands of Christians gathered at sundown on Friday (October 10) in Ein Gedi, Israel to celebrate the first day of the 35th Feast of Tabernacles. Sponsored by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, the event – also known as Sukkot – gathers Christians from around the […]
Woman convicted of California murder exonerated after 17 years in prison
Originally published in Fox News.com A woman who spent 17 years in prison for the death of a homeless man hugged her grandchild for the first time and did a dance of happiness on Friday after she was judged innocent of murder and freed. “I always knew that one day […]
Global Leadership Summit 2014 — Weekly Update: October 10
The Global Leadership Summit 2014 launches in Johannesburg today Gateway News wishes all who attend the first GLS event of the year in SA a truly inspiring, Spirit-filled time of tanking up their vision tanks! The consistently inspiring two-day leadership training event which is held in 105 countries […]
As UN targeted by Islamists in Mali, bishops urge renewed peace efforts
Originally published by World Watch Monitor While the world’s attention is fixed on IS in Syria and Iraq, it’s easy to forget that last year, French troops were rushed to Mali to prevent a jihadist-influenced coup that threatened to take over the country. This swift intervention meant that the coup […]
Pentagon: Airstrikes not enough to stop ISIS
Originally published in CBN News The airstrikes against the Islamic State might be slowing down the Islamic terrorist group, but US military leadership says it’s not enough to stop them. Reuters reports ISIS has seized more than a third of the Syrian border town of Kobani. The Pentagon press secretary […]