Originally published in Christian Today On the occasion of the platinum jubilee (75 years) celebration of Queen Elizabeth 11’s reign, author Michael Green shares how her faith in Jesus has shaped her life Do anything really well in almost any sphere of life – run a business, run a marathon, […]
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World Cup and why I’m still proud to be South African — Charles Gardner
Having thoroughly enjoyed watching England lift the Cricket World Cup just a few months ago, I was equally ecstatic to witness the Springboks take rugby’s equivalent last Saturday. Though I have made my home in England over the past 50 years, there is a part of me still in South […]
Egyptian teen embraces Christianity after Muslims murder faithful father
Originally published in The Christian Post An Egyptian teen embraced Christianity after witnessing the faith of his father, who was brutally murdered by Muslim extremists for refusing to convert to Islam. Seventeen-year-old Marqos told persecution watchdog Open Doors USA that just a few years ago, his family lived at peace […]
Australia’s new PM is Pentecostal Christian
Originally published in Breaking Christian News Scott Morrison, the new prime minister of Australia, brings something extra to the country’s highest position—his Christian faith. Morrison, who had previously been the country’s treasurer, was sworn in on Friday as Australia’s sixth prime minister in 11 years after a political rift among […]
PE pastor running Comrades for smiles
As 20 000 runners gear up for the 2018 Comrades Marathon on June 10, Port Elizabeth pastor Matthew Cullis aims to make the most of his third Comrades attempt by raising money for a cause close to his home and heart. Before Matthew’s son, Joel, was born with a cleft palate, he […]
NBC Superbowl commentator stands by his comments on star quarterback’s faith
Originally published in Urban Christian News NBC commentator Tony Dungy has been attacked over his remarks that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles would ‘play well because his Christian faith would allow him to play with confidence’. Dungy, a former head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts, described […]
How the Queen — the ‘last Christian monarch’ — has made faith her message
By Catherine Pepinster — Originally published in The Guardian, via Virtue Online To the royal household, it is known as the QXB — the Queen’s Christmas broadcast. To millions of people, it is still an essential feature of Christmas Day. To the Queen, her annual broadcast is the time when […]
Justin Bieber sends powerful whiteboard message about Jesus to his fans
Originally published in Faithwire Pop star Justin Bieber is once again speaking out about Jesus, with the singer posting a photo on Instagram of a message that he recently wrote on a white board — a proclamation that encourages his fans to turn to God in their times of need. […]
UK teens give church a wake-up call
By Heather Sells — Originally published in CBN News The head of youth evangelism for the Church of England says he and his team are “shocked” by new survey results that show a growing number of UK youth say they’re practising Christians. That’s according to a recent story in The […]
Rock & Roll legend Carlos Santana talks about Christian faith after seven suicide attempts
By Mark A Serit–Originally Published in The Gospel Herald. Mexican-American musician Carlos Santana revealed how believing in Jesus Christ helped him to overcome the chains of depression. When his wife Deborah left him after 34 years of marriage, suicidal thoughts haunted Santana. In an interview with Rolling Stone, he admitted […]