Originally published in Christian Post At least 15 people, mostly children and women, were killed and about 150 others were injured after a suicide bomber disguising himself as a Christian attacked a large Catholic church in northern Nigeria’s Kaduna city during Sunday morning service, raising fears of renewed sectarian violence. […]
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The Christian life of influence: make yours count!
The Bible clearly indicates that evil will always be with us. Going right back to the first family, the righteous line of Seth and the unrighteous line of Cain will remain in a conflict of worldviews. Evil will never be completely eradicated (in this age). But it can be contained. […]
Groot trek to Mighty Men Kalahari begins
Next week men from all corners of South Africa will make their groot trek to the hot, dry plains of the Kalahari where they anticipate an encounter with Jesus Christ at the second Mighty Men Kalahari. The MMC Kalahari officially runs from Friday November 9 to Sunday November 11 but […]
Christianity and the dark side — What about Halloween?
Originally published in AlbertMohler.Com [notice]Halloween has been a big deal in the USA and other parts of the world for many years. In the last few years Halloween celebrations have been slowly gaining ground in South Africa. Judging by the number of Halloween parties and events advertised in South African […]
Giveaway Competition, Week 2: Towards a greener future!
It is the second week of our four weeks of great Christian media giveaways — and we are focusing on energy and the environment. This week we are giving away a copy of the movie COOL IT an enlightening look at global warming by provocative and influential scientist and author […]
Weekend Sports Results — October 30, 2012
Rugby Cricket Motor Sport Football Rugby: ABSA Currie Cup Final: Premier Division: The Sharks 18 – 25 DHL Western Province ABSA Currie Cup: 2nd Promotion/Relegation Playoff Eastern Province Kings 6 – 16 Toyota Free State Cheetahs u/19 Currie Cup Final: DHL Western Province 22 – 18 Blue Bulls Springbok Rugby […]
From Colombia to the Cape Flats – prayer transforms
In the blockbuster film The Chronicles of Riddick, Richard B. Riddick (played by Vin Diesel), says this on prayer, “Prayer is for those who think they can change the world on their knees.” Though intended to mock, Riddick’s statement couldn’t be more accurate. From 1977 to 1998, Cali, a city […]
Egypt brokered truce holds between Israel and Hamas
Originally published in Big News Network An Egypt-brokered truce between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian militant movement controlling Gaza, took hold after a spate of violence that left four Palestinians dead. Palestinians had launched dozens of rockets into Israel over the past two days, while Israel had conducted a number […]
Prayers requested for big evangelistic festival in Egyptian desert
A Christian leader in Egypt is calling for prayers for a huge four-day evangelistic festival starting today (October 25) in the desert north of Cairo, according to a press release by Open Doors USA posted on Christian Newswire. The unique event is expected to draw 50 000 people from all […]
Marijuana-dependent teens’ loss of IQ poses long-term dangers
Originally published in Baptist Press New evidence of marijuana’s negative effect on intelligence and, yet, its increasing use by teenagers shows the need to educate young people and prevent the drug’s legalization, a Southern Baptist ethics leader says. Individuals who use marijuana during their teenage years have an average drop […]