Originally published in CBN News. After 480 days of uncertainty and political turmoil, Israeli leaders agreed to a national unity government. Just before the opening ceremony for Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White Leader Benny Gantz signed an agreement on a […]
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Pro-life leaders praise Trump for halting WHO funding
Originally published in Lifesite News Pro-life leaders around the world have expressed their joy following President Donald Trump’s suspension of American funding of the World Helath Organization. In London, England, John Smeaton, Director of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC), told LifeSiteNews that the decision was “brilliant and brave.” “This […]
‘YouVersion’ reports: Bible reading 54% higher over Holy week this year
Bible sales also rising amidst virus crisis By Michael Gryboski — Originally published in The Christian Post Although large numbers of churches did not hold in-person services for Holy Week due to coronavirus shutdowns, Bible reading greatly increased compared to last year, according to YouVersion App. YouVersion reported this week […]
Case for limited lockdown exemption for religious organisations — Michael Swain
By Michael Swain, Executive Director, FOR SA (Freedom of Religion SA) To say we live in unprecedented times, is both true and also an understatement. Although FOR SA makes no claim to expertise in the area of epidemiology and the severe medical challenges involved, it is nevertheless important to understand […]
Domestic worker gives away nearly half her salary to help struggling families
By Joseph Chirume — Originally published in GroundUp A domestic worker in Johannesburg has donated R3 000 of her R7 500-a-month salary to families in distress because of the Covid-19 lockdown. Zimbabwean national Judy Murambinda used the money to assist other Zimbabweans in trouble. She said immigrants should help each […]
Spring cleaning with a purpose during lockdown
Lockdown in South Africa has birthed all sorts of ways for individuals and families to keep busy and productive. One common activity seems to be “spring cleaning”. We often say we don’t have the time for so many things, but all of a sudden we have too much time on […]
Christian response to coronavirus — Afrika Mhlophe
We are now on day 8 of South Africa’s 21-day national lockdown. Basic things like public gatherings and other non-essential services are banned after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced this measure to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. His administration has invoked the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002. The […]
Persecuted Pygmy group facing ‘devastation’ from Covid-19
Originally published in The Voice A group of Pygmies from the Democratic Republic of Congo – already fleeing violence – are set to face further devastation as coronavirus enters the nation. Thousands of the largely Christian Pygmies have been driven from their homes in the country’s North Kivu province – […]
How do you see? — Marian Fitz-Gibbon
Prophets are given the wonderful gift of “seeing” into the spirit realm and translating what they see to the Body of Christ. Covid-19 is the perfect time for much translation as to what’s going on in the Church, the economy, political arena, education the social environment and most importantly, the […]
ACDP MP shares encouraging coronavirus recovery testimony
ACDP MP Steve Swart, who was one of 39 people who tested positive for coronavirus after attending a prayer conference in Bloemfontein three weeks ago, this week shared his experience with Covid-19 “to help others at this time”. He writes: “I have been asked to share my experience with COVID-19 […]