South Africa was saved at the cross of Jesus — where enemies are reconciled to one another (Ephesians 2:14-16) — when threatened by civil war at the time of the transfer of power to majority rule in the early 1990s. This is the claim of a former South African Navy […]
Tag: forgiveness
Harvest at KMMC prayer tent was plentiful
If only for one soul being saved, then all the prayers, sacrifices, time, work and preparation for the Karoo Mighty Men Conference would have been worthwhile — this has been a principle on which the KMMC organising committee has stood in its seven years of bringing the event to the […]
It’s time to for unity that attracts the blessings of God — Neziswa Kanju
A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships. How good and pleasant it is when brethren live together in unity (Psalm 133:1). Nothing blesses my heart more as a mother than to see my children working together, not fighting, but genuinely helping each other towards a goal. If one of […]
London attack recalls courage of SA-born tube bombing survivor
In the wake of last week’s terror attack in London, our UK correspondent Charles Gardner recalls another day in the city when Islamic terror struck his family. Last week’s London terror attack brought back dark memories of the dreadful day that Islamic terrorism struck our family. Now commonly remembered as […]
Christians in Egypt told to ‘leave or die’
Originally published in Christian Today As Coptic Christians continue to flee for their lives from the threat of ISIS in Egypt, the head of the Coptic Church in the UK has called out the ‘horrific attacks’ that have claimed 40 Christians in the last three months. His Grace Bishop Angaelos, […]
Chaplain jeered for praying at town hall meeting turns the other cheek
“I was simply praying in the name of a very real person named Jesus who says to love your enemies, care for the poor, and turn the other cheek,” said All Louisiana State chaplain Michael Sprague. He was responding to the response when he prayed in the name of Jesus […]
Muslim radicals who subjected teen to female genital mutilation embrace Christianity
Originally published in Gospel Herald Muslims radicals responsible for performing the female genital mutilation (FGM) of a 14-year-old Christian girl have asked for forgiveness and embraced the faith they once hated, a new report has revealed. Over the weekend, Muslims in West Africa arrived at the house of Yoonus, a […]
African Church must ‘promote peace, forgiveness and reconciliation’
Originally published in World Watch Monitor African church leaders concerned by the devastating consequences of conflicts across the continent have pledged to focus on preventative efforts. The continent has been among the worst-hit by violent conflicts in recent decades. Countries in West and Central Africa have been particularly affected. In […]
Girl who forgave ISIS, ‘excited’ to return home to Qaraqosh
Originally published in The Gospel Herald. A young Iraqi Christian girl displaced by ISIS, who made headlines last year after saying God’s grace enabled her to forgive her tormentors, has said she can’t wait to return home now that her hometown is almost liberated. During an interview with SAT-7 KIDS, […]
Do not procrastinate — put things right now
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] Do what you have to do today and do not leave it until tomorrow, because tomorrow will have enough worries of its own. The Lord is very specific about the fact that if you know that someone else […]