Originally published in Christian Today Critics of abortion and trans ideology could be silenced in Australia after parliamentarians backed a proposed law to give the country’s media authority more powers, vexing the Australian Christian Lobby. Australian lawmakers approved the “Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024” in the […]
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Men’s Stories: Facing reality of alcoholism
Peter Ryder says his alcoholism escalated over a period of three years to the point he needed alcohol every day and even found himself drinking vodka in his car on the way to work. At five in the afternoon on May 24 this year he crashed his car while drunk […]
TRANSFORMING A NATION: Josiah as king of Israel and governor of Judah — Season 2: Episode 30
What was so different about Josiah’s leadership and how did he lead? How is he an example of a leader who led by the governing mandate on his life that led Israel out of idolatry into freedom? What were the outcomes for the people of Judah? Janet Bran-Holls answers these […]
SA covered with God’s Word in October as five separate Bible Reading Marathons completed
God’s Word was repeatedly spoken out loud from Genesis to Revelation across South Africa in October as five different Bible reading marathons were successfully completed during the month. Kariega (Uitenhage) feedback Bible Reading Marathon pioneer Illona de Wit said their event at Spirit Reign Ministries, Kariega (Uitenhage), from October 23 […]
Join 40 Days Bible Reading Challenge from December 1
Jericho Walls International Prayer Network invites you to join them in reading the Bible for 40 days from December 1 to January 9. Watch the promo video above for more information on the campaign which offers you the option of choosing a reading plan that will fit your schedule best, […]
SA couple accept ‘Challenge’ of spreading good news
Pretoria educator Ilse Beukes was reading through the book of Acts, when she asked the Lord to reveal to her how she could be a witness to Him. A few days later she heard about Challenge, an evangelistic newspaper founded in Australia and printed in 20 countries for distribution to […]
Colorado to pay over R27m to settle lawsuit with Christian website designer
Originally published in The Christian Post Colorado will pay over R27 million ($1.5 million) as part of a settlement with a Christian business owner who won her case at the United States Supreme Court. Last year, the court ruled that Lorie Smith of 303 Creative could not be forced by […]
Christians in Europe face sharp rise in hate crimes, religious-freedom curbs, discrimination
Originally published in The Christian Post Anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe reached a total of 2 444 incidents in 2023, according to a report that compiled data from police and civil society sources across 35 European countries. The statistics include 232 personal attacks on Christians, ranging from harassment and threats […]
Catholic bishops in Kenya return presidential donation to protect political neutrality
Originally published in Christian Daily The Catholic Church in Kenya has returned financial donations from the country’s president and Nairobi governor emphasising its policy against political contributions. The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) released a statement on November 14, which was read in all churches of the Archdiocese of Nairobi on […]
Archbishop’s downfall: touching ‘apple of God’s eye’ a risk not worth taking — Charles Gardner
Church leaders everywhere, as well as national heads of state, should learn the lesson from the ignominious downfall of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. For he touched the apple of God’s eye and has severely injured, not only himself, but the worldwide institution he has led. Though his alleged cover-up […]