A heartfelt welcome to the Rev Boris ‘Billy Graham’ Johnson, who has gone beyond the call of duty to preach the glorious Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, whom he boldly proclaimed as “the way, the truth and the life” – quoting Jesus’ words in John 14:6.1 And […]
Tag: Easter
Easter prayer call after Indonesian church bombing
Originally published in Christian Today Christians are being called to pray for their fellow believers living in persecution hotspots after last Sunday’s bomb attack on an Indonesian cathedral. The blast in Makassar injured 20 worshippers as they were leaving a Palm Sunday service held at the start of Holy Week. […]
‘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 […]
Queen gives first-ever Easter speech: ‘Take heart in hope of risen Christ’
Queen Elizabeth II of England spoke of the hope of Christ in a first-ever Easter address amid unusual circumstances for many Christians in that many were unable to attend church due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As darkness falls on the Saturday before Easter Day, many Christians would normally light candles […]
Easter hope amid COVID crisis – Charles Gardner
As Christians around the world mark the final week of Jesus’ life on earth that culminated in his death on a cross, many of us are having to face up to our mortality as never before in light of the coronavirus pandemic. According to Jesus, every true disciple must face the […]
Easter devotion and call to pray for Mozambique in face of jihadist threat — Elizabeth Kendal
By Elizabeth Kendal — Originally published in Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin. EASTER DEVOTION: Justice and salvation will reach ends of the earth ‘Behold,’ declares the LORD, idols are useless; they cannot speak or guide you in the right direction. Likewise idolaters, have no answers: “Behold, they are all a delusion […]
DSTV, TBN collaborate on pop-up Easter channel
Neziswa Kanju explains the dilemma for South African Christians over Easter — and a constructive response that involved government, DSTV and TBN Africa. On March 23 President Cyril Ramaphosa instituted a national lockdown which effectively restricted citizen’s movements and gathering except for essential services. There was a national call to […]
The full Easter message — Angus Buchan
A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan As we see Easter fast approaching, it is the highlight for me in the Christian calendar. It is actually more significant to me, a sinner, than even Christmas is, as much as I love Christmas. A man of […]
Will we pass the faith on to our kids? — Tendai Chitsike
A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God. Perhaps my reason for writing this is the realisation that my oldest child is approaching adolescence. As a result, my wife and I are looking at what lies around the corner and how we can best prepare […]
Christian politician shares Easter message in Canadian Parliament
Originally published in The Christian Institute A Canadian politician received a standing ovation last week after he shared the gospel in the Canadian Parliament. Speaking about freedom of religion, Christian MP Ted Falk highlighted the important role of Judeo-Christian values in the formation of the country. Easter, the time when […]