Originally published in Baptist Press Iran is declining offers of assistance from other countries after twin earthquakes devastated rural villages in northwest Iran Saturday (Aug. 11), killing at least 306 people, most of them women and children. “Our prayers go out for those affected by these earthquakes. We are asking […]
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Major SA Biblical literacy survey
The Bible study and life application habits of South African Christians will be probed in a major, national, online survey from tomorrow (August 15). The South African Theological Seminary (SATS) says it is conducting the study because it is “deeply concerned about the state Biblical literacy in our country”. The […]
Team USA Athletes: 9 Christian Olympic medal winners glorifying God
By Christine Thomasos — Originally published in Christian Post Christian athletes were a major part of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, and Team USA’s athletes managed to bring home multiple gold, silver and bronze medals across a wide range of sports. Although many athletes utilised their faith while training […]
Show ‘Loving the Bad Man” for free at your church
Humble Pie Entertainment is offering 50 free church screening licenses until September 25 to churches who want to “share the power of forgiveness” by showing Loving the Bad Man as part of an outreach, social event or teaching. The movie, starring Steven Baldwin (The Usual Suspects), Christine Kelly (Salvation Boulevard), […]
Improvement without inconvenience
[notice]A fortnightly devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice]When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you cross rivers, you will not drown. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, nor will the flames hurt you. Isaiah 43:2 (NCV) I was driving home with a […]
Weekend Sports Results — August 13
Rugby Football Cricket Tennis Golf MotoGP The London 2012 Olympics has come to an end. What a spectacular Games they were. Congratulations Britain on a awesome job well done! This major sporting event has had the world engaged like never before. Many are going to wonder what to do with […]
Spanish government plans to ban abortion
Originally published in Hurriyet Daily News (via Contact Online Blog) Spain’s conservative government plans to ban abortions, overturning a two-year-old law allowing terminations on demand, a justice ministry source told Reuters, in a move likely to galvanize support among its core voters. The previous Socialist government passed a law in […]
70 000 Christians locked in concentration camps
Originally published in WND Sources confirm North Korea has eased or lifted a number of restrictions for citizens since Kim Jong Un succeeded his father, Kim Jong Il. Kim Jong Il’s tenure as dictator was marked by intense persecution of Christians, including imprisonment of generations of a family for a […]
Love bombs dropping in Cape Town
Love Bombs short films have been dropping and creating waves in Cape Town’s Labia theatre since last Thursday. Currently the Love Bombs comprise three different short films which highlight the message of God’s grace in a relevant and fresh way. The response has been overwhelming with most nights sold out. […]
Women pray for peace on Women’s Day
The United Care Centre at Kleinskool, Port Elizabeth was abuzz on Women’s Day, today, when about 150 women from different congregations came together and cried out to God for peace in the area. This came after revenge killings between gangs flared up recently, despite a peace agreement which was negotiated […]