By World Watch Monitor Who stole Egypt? The answer depends on who you ask among the thousands of Egyptians who have swarmed the streets across the country since Sunday (June 30), either to force President Mohamed Morsi out of office, or to support him. “Now we’re seeing the revolution being […]
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Faeces-throwing a cry of pain?
The repeated use of human excrement in recent protest actions in the Western Cape shows that people have lost their respect for humanity or their elders. Years ago during consumer boycott campaigns during the years of apartheid young men and women – in fact teenagers – would confront women and […]
Shofarband…ons sal sing!
CD-Resensie deur Nagel Myburgh shofarband — Ons sal sing Die CD bevat opnames van Shofar Gemeente se oorspronklike liedere, met komposisies van Jaques van Tonder, James Pringle, Richard Wade, Robert Kellerman, Hennie Swart, Jane la Grange, Fred May, Christo Viljoen en Markus Coetsee. Ons sal sing is ’n besondere musikale […]
Egypt on knife-edge as army gives Morsi 48 hour ultimatum
Government officials resign, Coptic Pope supports rebels Compiled from reports by CBN, Fox News, Ahram Online and The Times of Israel Egypt’s army issued a powerful warning via Egyptian state television that it will intervene if President Mohammad Morsi doesn’t “meet the people’s demands.” It gave Morsi and his opponents 48 hours […]
Restore the pulpit, restore the nation
Marriage, the most ancient, enduring and fundamental of human institutions appear to be heading for extinction in the western world. The current wave of attacks against marriage has no precedent. Recent rulings by the Supreme Courts of Canada and the US, indicate the God-given institution of marriage between one man […]
Chris Tomlin most sung artist in world
Originally published in CBN News Singer and songwriter Chris Tomlin has been named as the most sung artist in the world. The multiple Grammy-winning artist has sold more than 4.2 million albums. Tomlin’s 7th album “Burning Lights” debuted in January at No. 1 the Billboard 200 chart, becoming the fourth […]
Opportunity in the marketplace
[notice]We are pleased to introduce the first post in a new monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] There are more and more opportunities for us as believers to share our faith and our hope with others. Luke 11:37 (NKJV) “And as he spoke, a certain […]
What a friend we have in Jesus!
[notice]Musings around children’s ministry. Reflections on week 4 of 10 weeks teaching stint.[/notice] What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All […]
Kenya, Nigeria to get Bible boost
Originally published in Mission Network News While al-Shabaab Islamists have a growing influence in Kenya, and Boco Haram is attacking in Nigeria, a Bible and Christian teaching tool ministry is branching out into those regions. The executive director of Christian Resources International Jason Woolford says a sea container full of […]
Pakistan court throws out blasphemy charge against pastor
A Pakistan court has acquitted a pastor accused of insulting Islam because the pastor’s accuser has told the court he was mistaken. Karma Patras, 56, already had been released on bail from Sheikhupura District Jail in February after the man who filed the complaint, Syed Zulqarnain Shah, told court his […]