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 […]
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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 […]
Churches in Tanzania attacked and torched in Muslim riots
Originally published in barnabasaid Over 120 members of an Islamic separatist group have been arrested in Tanzania in connection with Muslim riots in which a number of churches were attacked and torched. Violence erupted in the Mbagala suburbs of Dar es Salaam on 12 October. At least three churches were […]
The hope is still deferred
I have just returned from a missionary trip to Eastern Europe where the Spirit of the Lord manifested so strongly in the meetings we held there. In the 11 days my traveling companion and I were in the country of Estonia we ministered in 12 services and did 2 one-hour […]
New book by inspirational Nick Vujicic
Unstoppable, by Christian motivational speaker Nick Vujicic is now available in book stores in South Africa say Christian Art Distributors in a media release. Millions around the world recognise the smiling face and inspirational message of Vujicic who enjoys great adventures, a fulfilling and meaningful career, and loving relationships despite […]
Planned Parenthood spends millions for Obama
Originally published in Baptist Press Planned Parenthood, the United State’s leading abortion provider, has spent $12 million on this year’s presidential election through its political action committees. That is more than it has ever spent in an election, and about half of it has gone for television ads in such […]
Straight talk on drugs and drug policies
[notice]A fortnightly column by Elfrieda Fleischman, Concerned Young People in SA (CYPSA). [/notice] Rehabilitation works, ‘harm reduction” does not Even after years of dependency, drug addiction can come to an end as seen in the lives of the following young people. Nkosikhona’s testimony “I had a friend with whom I […]
Is the Bible being quietly censored?
Without Sin – The Gospel Becomes Irrelevant! Today (October 25) I meet with the Minister of Communications, Dina Pule and Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Fatima Chohan to discuss legislation to prohibit porn on the internet and TV. The meeting follows two years of discussions including the drafting of a […]
Continuing fight for gold resources a picture of final battle?
[notice] A fortnightly column by Johannesburg Business Editor, Patrick Kuwana. [/notice] The business media this week has once again been filled with stories on mining but with the gold sector taking prominence. On Sunday (October 21) evening the DSTV show Carte Blanche aired a feature on the BEE (Black Economic […]