Originally published in Charisma News A criminal court in Egypt has sentenced a mother and her seven children in Beni-Suef to 15 years in prison for converting to Christianity from Islam. The court also sentenced seven other people involved in the case to five years in prison. Nadia Mohamed Ali […]
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Muslims demolish church building in Egypt
Originally published in Aina Hundreds of Muslims came out of mosques today with hammers and destroyed a social services building belonging to the Coptic Church while chanting Islamic slogans. Security forces arrived after the building was completely razed. The 100 square meters social services building in the village of Fanous, […]
Iranian-American detained in Iran facing death penalty
Originally published in Morningstar News An Iranian-American who will go on trial in Iran on Monday (Jan. 21) for apostasy, or leaving Islam, has been beaten and threatened with the death penalty during interrogation, sources said. Saeed Abedini, 32, will have his case handled by a judge notorious for handing […]
Cape Town Mass on February 1 to mark legalisation of abortion in 1997
Holy Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral, Cape Town at 13:10 on Friday, February 1, 2013 to mark the passing of the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act on February 1,1997, and to pray for a change of heart on the part of all who disregard the rights […]
Growing support for giant cross vision at Van Stadens Bridge
A growing group of men and women from many walks of life is getting behind a vision to build a giant cross opposite Van Stadens Bridge to give motorists hope in their daily lives and to deter suicide jumps off the bridge. Jeffreys Bay publisher, Robbie Hift, who is mobilising […]
The new normal!
Compliments of the New Season! I know that for some people 2012 was a challenging year but we must be grateful that we have made it through. Some did not because they perished on SA’s dangerous roads. What is it about SA drivers? I mean I almost got into an […]
Tearful missionary, prime minister, and airline executive on plane — with God in control
[notice]Dianne Steven reflects back on her first missionary venture[/notice] Detention centre? Deportation? How could this be possible? I had left Brisbane, Australia, by air at 8.15am on January 10 on my way as a newly fledged missionary headed for Tanna, an island in the group known as Vanuatu, in the […]
New Stormie book enriching, transforming
Book Review by Val Viljoen LEAD ME HOLY SPIRIT— by STORMIE OMARTIANGenre: Christian livingDistributed by Christian Art Media I have always enjoyed Stormie Omartian’s books on prayer. (Power of a Praying Wife, Power of a Praying Parent, etc). In particular, I have appreciated her gift of articulating my heart and […]
Just say ‘Yes’
[notice]A fortnightly devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice] “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Mark 1:38b (NIV) Are you the kind of person who says “Yes!” to everything? I usually say no before I say yes. I’m hesitant, the cautious type; I don’t […]
Lesse oor vennootskap met God — ‘n getuienis
[notice]Die deelname van die Living Ball rugbyspan by die eerste Sewes Primier-liga in George verlede maand was die realisering van ‘n droom wat God 10-jaar gelede in Manie du Toit se hart geplaas het. Du Toit is ‘n voormalige sportman en stigter van Living Ball – ‘n bediening wat die […]