Originally posted in The Christian Post Out of fear of losing their lives or religion, a tiny group of Christians who still remain in the northern Syrian city of Rakka have agreed to pay off Islamists with a “Tribute Tax” so they won’t be killed. Syriac Christians from Turkey and Syria […]
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reportedly orders death of 33 Christians
Originally published in The Christian Post North Korea’s supreme leader, Kim Jong Un has reportedly ordered the execution of 33 people for converting to Christianity and receiving money from a South Korean Baptist missionary to start 500 underground churches. An unidentified source told The Chosunilbo that the 33 converts will be […]
Death and life are in the power of the tongue
[notice]A monthly column in which KWAKANYA NDLELENI shares testimonies of young people who are radical for Jesus.[/notice] “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” Proverbs 18:21 Have you ever thought of taking back some of the hurtful words […]
Christian homeschooling family granted asylum in USA
Originally published in Christiannews.net The Obama administration has decided to allow a Christian homeschooling family from Germany to remain in the country after initially battling the family in court as they sought asylum in the United States. Ewe and Hannelore Romeike have been battling the matter in the courts for several […]
True Champions: resisting casino plans and exposing questionable rezoning
[notice]A monthly column in which we share testimonies of some of South Africa’s ‘True Champions’ who bring glory to God and bless their fellow-citizens, by opposing the tide of corruption and taking a strong stand for ethics in their spheres of influence. You are warmly invited to suggest anybody you […]
ACDP launches Western Cape election campaign
Last week the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) had its Western Cape launch for the party for the upcoming elections on May 7th and released its list of candidates for election. The party’s premier candidate is Ferlon Christians, the ACDP Leader in the Western Cape, a man passionately concerned with […]
Parliamentary committee ratifies toned-down version of anti-Israel Cape Town declaration
A meeting of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations took place in Parliament this week to discuss and ratify the anti-Israel “Cape Town Declaration”. The committee hosted The Parliamentary Solidarity Conference in support of the peoples of Palestine, Western Sahara and Cuba on February 6. But many pundits have speculated […]
Annatjie Walker van Jesus is Lord-Ministries oorlede
Deur Danie Mouton Grenspos Nr 6 Annatjie Walker, bekend vir die reusewerk wat sy saam met haar man, Boet, in Port Elizabeth se noordelike areas onder minderbevoorregtes doen, is vroeër hierdie week oorlede. Die egpaar bedryf ‘n hulpsentrum in Kleinskool waarby verskeie NG Gemeentes betrokke is. Annatjie se begrafnis vind […]
Sidetracked with Heandus
[notice]A new monthly interview column in which Mike Beets tunes into the heartbeat of Christian musicians and the SA Christian music industry.[/notice] It’s easy to get confused once you get to meet the three members of Heandus for the first time after listening to their music. The hugely enjoyable music […]
Baptist pastor named acting president of Ukraine
Originally published in The Christian Post After watching their country erupt into months of angry anti-government protests, Christians in Ukraine praised a peace deal that ended the protests as well as the appointment of Baptist pastor Dr. Oleksandr Turchynov as their interim president. The Ukrainian parliament voted to impeach President […]