Originally published in CBN News A Tennessee megachurch had to put one of its services on hold on Sunday because so many people were spontaneously coming forward to get baptised. “What happened yesterday was another genuine move of God. We baptised 136 on Sunday,” Long Hollow Senior Pastor Robbie Gallaty […]
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‘Let my people know!’: Christians called to share Gospel with Jewish people — Charles Gardner
A Jewish man who has been following Jesus for 40 years is calling on fellow Christians to make him known among his people. God’s command to Pharaoh (via Moses) to “Let my people go” when they were slaves in ancient Egypt has now become “Let my people know”, according to […]
Release of 13 Christians from Eritrean prison shows power of prayer, says religious freedom advocate
Hundreds still in captivity Originally published in Faithwire A religious freedom advocate believes the recent release of 13 Christians detained for years in Eritrea shows the true power of prayer and devotion. Todd Nettleton, chief of media relations for persecution watchdog The Voice of the Martyrs, told CBN’s Faithwire the […]
‘A quiet and peaceful life’ — Angus Buchan
If we go to the Word of God in the first book of 1 Timothy 2:2 — “Lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and]reverence for this is good and acceptable in the sight of our Saviour.” We have to stop chasing our tail, as they say, rushing […]
After ‘Jesus Revolution’ and ‘Sound of Freedom,’ faith-film future looks bright
By Billy Hallowell — Originally published in CBN As movies like “Jesus Revolution” and “Sound of Freedom” [which launches in SA cinemas next Friday] continue to surprise at the box office, the outlook for faith and family-friendly entertainment is on an upward swing. While Hollywood today mostly seems to focus […]
Uganda president slams World Bank for freezing loans over anti-sodomy law: ‘We shall thrive’
Originally published in Lifesite News The President of Uganda, General Yoweri Museveni, has assured his citizens that the country’s economy does not need assistance from the West if that aid is tied to acceptance of homosexuality. In an official statement made in response to the freezing of loans to Uganda […]
WATCH: Jesus gets longest applause as Uganda church sets world record
Every Sunday, Phaneroo Ministries International, a prominent Ugandan church, attracts thousands of worshippers for its vibrant, spirit-filled services. On July 30, unlike the previous days of worship, the Christians gathered at the Uganda Manufacturers Association showgrounds came determined to break the Guinness World Record for the longest applause. Apostle Grace […]
Churches scramble to help people affected by killer fires in Hawaii
Originally published in CHVN Radio Dozens of people are dead and entire communities have been destroyed after hurricane winds pushed wildfires across two of Hawaii’s islands on Wednesday. People were forced to escape into the sea in some areas as fire tore through resort towns. Harvest at Kumulani Chapel, affiliated […]
Further reflections on war that caught Israel by surprise
Our UK correspondent, Charles Gardner penned this follow-up to his article last week on lessons learnt from the Yom Kippur war Mention of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War has revived significant memories for at least two friends of mine. Recollections which throw new light on the […]
ACDP demands full review of BELA Bill submissions amid concerns over draft report
The ACDP wishes to raise concern over discrepancies found in the BELA Bill draft report, says ACDP MP Marie Sukers in a media statement released today. She says: “The discrepancies in the report, with a staggering gap of nearly 9 000 overlooked submissions, is of grave concern. Every voice, every […]