South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
First published on The Christian Institute. Thousands marched through the centre of London to Parliament Square on Saturday, calling for an end to abortion. Under the banner “Abortion destroys the freedom to live”, an estimated 7 000 people attended the 9th annual UK March for Life rally. Latest Government figures […]
She moved to the edge of the observation deck of the 86th floor of the Empire State Building and removed her coat. She gently hung the coat over the rail and proceeded to write a letter expressing her sorrow. She moved to the edge and just stood there. As the […]
Freedom of Religion South Africa reports that the CRL Rights Commission is providing the faith communities of South Africa with a rare and important opportunity to participate in a religious freedom survey. The survey is intended to gauge the health of religious freedom in South Africa and will result in […]
A Kampala congregation “are in a week of praise, worship and thanking God for His protection” after police arrested a man who was trying to enter their church on Sunday with an improvised explosive device he planned to use for an attack there, a Ugandan pastor told Gateway News last […]
Originally published in Mission Network News In Libya, persecution is an inherent risk of becoming a Christian. According to Riadh Jaballah, friend of Voice of the Martyrs Canada, the Libyan Church is primarily an underground church. “The believers still don’t connect to each other because they’re afraid because of the persecution,” […]
Originally published in CBN News Sarah Young, the author of the highly successful Jesus Calling devotional, has died. Last month, her publisher, Thomas Nelson, reported that she was in “rapidly failing” health. “We know that Sarah really believes in the power of prayer and prays for her readers every morning,” […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News. Finnish MP and former government minister Päivi Räsänen has stood trial for a second time on charges of “hate speech” over Bible verses she posted on social media. The latest trial, before the Helsinki Court of Appeal, involved three expressions of her Christian faith […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Lawyers for a pro-life activist found guilty of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act by organizing a blockade at a Washington, DC, abortion facility made an emergency request for the activist to be released from jail while she awaits sentencing. […]
Originally published in Baptist Press When Commonwealth of Faith Church in Redford, Michigan, decided to close vacation Bible school with an antique car show on August 27, the date conflicted with Crusin’ Hines, an annual car show that attracts thousands. “‘You guys just need to close yours,’” Crusin’ Hines enthusiasts […]
At the beginning of July, I fell and fractured one of the bones in my arm. No big deal, really — some discomfort and a custom brace, and I was on the mend again. But at the end of July, I fell again, however this time I broke both bones […]