Originally published in INcontext Ministries The members of a church in Minya, Egypt, have written a song of love and forgiveness after the church was attacked and burned down in an ongoing wave of anti-Christian attacks by Islamist supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi. Many Egyptian Christian leaders are reminding […]
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Save our children
Arlene and I spent nine exhausting but inspiring days in Durban recently, speaking, preaching and meeting Christian leaders in KZN. I preached 12 times within a hectic eight day schedule. I returned from Durban on October 13 with a bad dose of the flu and was forced to take the […]
Christians killed in attack on wedding in Egypt
Originally published in Christian Today Four Christians have been killed in an attack on a church as a wedding was taking place in the city of Giza in Egypt. Christian Solidarity Worldwide reports that the dead were all guests at the wedding and include the mother of the groom, Camilia […]
Billy Graham sounds alarm for 2nd Coming
Famed evangelist sees signs ‘converging now for the 1st time’ By Troy Anderson — Originally published in WND Just as Noah did in ancient times, world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham is sounding the alarm that the Second Coming is “near” and signs of the end of the age are “converging now […]
UN told of Iran’s continued abuse of Christians
Originally published in Christian Today Iran’s continued mistreatment of its Christian minority was raised at a recent meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council. Attieh Fard, a lawyer specialising in human rights, urged President Hassan Rouhani to make good on his promises to the United Nations in New York […]
Over 3000 at one of largest Christian events in Japan’s history
Originally published in The Christian Post More than 3 000 Christian believers are participating in an ongoing conference, Empowered21, in Kyoto, Japan, for worship, prayer and teaching. Organisers say it is one of the largest of such gatherings the nation has seen in its history. The four-day Empowered21 All Japan […]
GLS still inspiring leaders and growing after 19 years
Half way through its run at 12 venues in South Africa the Global Leadership Summit (GLS) in SA is on course for record attendances and I have heard of people saying it’s the best GLS they have ever attended. Certainly there was a great vibe at the fully-subscribed GLS event […]
Take heart!
[notice]Musings around children’s ministry. [/notice]And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know […]
Toby Mac, Mat Redman shine at Dove awards
Gospel singer TobyMac scooped the big prize at the 2013 Dove Awards on Tuesday when he was named artist of the year for a second time. The star, who has been nominated for the prestigious award seven times and won it in 2007, saw off competition from Chris Tomlin, Francesca […]
Christians killed in Central African Republic anarchy
An attack on Christians by local Muslims, supported by Islamist fighters, in the Central African Republic (CAR), has led to further carnage. As the Islamist Seleka militants continue to wreak havoc across the stricken country, Christians in the city of Bangassou organised a protest against them on 8 October. But […]