For several hours after the ISIS-inspired terror attack near the British parliament in central London on Wednesday, Westminster Abbey became a locus of hope for tourists, schoolchildren, MPs and parliamentary staff who were kept there during a security lockdown, said the Bishop of Leeds. This article by Andy Walton was originally […]
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Millennials want authenticity, says Nick Hall aka ‘this generation’s Billy Graham’
‘…’That’s why it’s so important to return to the basics of the gospel,’ he says Originally published in The Gospel Herald Nick Hall is passionate about reaching Millennials with the truth of the gospel. “Superficial Christianity is becoming less common — you have to be authentic. They’re looking for something […]
Light that shines through the dark headlines
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] International, national and local news seem to be carrying stories of conflict after conflict — disaster and tragedy adding to the uncertainty in which most of the world finds itself. In isiXhosa there is a saying “Alitshoni lingenandaba” which means that there […]
Iraqi Christians worship amid church ruins for first time since liberation
Originally published in The Christian Post After more than two years of intense suffering and persecution at the hands of the Islamic State terror group in Iraq, Christians are celebrating mass inside a charred church near Mosul, marking further success in the military campaign to drive out the extremists. Reuters […]
My personal struggle for a tertiary education in South Africa
[notice]A monthly column by Vivienne Solomons who is a legal consultant who passionately believes that God wants His people to make a difference right where they are and to stand up for what is true and just. She is also passionate about encouraging young women to walk victoriously with God […]
‘China’s Christian future’
[notice]Despite rampant persecution carried out against Christians by China’s Communist leaders, a leading Chinese writer has argued that Christianity – not Confucianism, Communism, or Atheism – is the country’s future. Yu Jie, a best-selling Chinese author and one of the foremost critics of the country’s leadership, recently penned in an op-ed […]
Michael Phelps credits ‘Purpose Driven Life’ for turnaround
Originally published in God Reports After competing in four Olympiads, Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time. But after a damaging photo of Phelps emerged showing him smoking drugs through a bong and two DUI arrests, his life hit bottom. “I was a train wreck,” he […]
Be prepared for a season of change
This is undoubtedly a season when change is beginning to happen. We would be wise to keep our lamps well filled like the five wise virgins — that is to be prayerful and vigilant in the Word of God for His direction. With all the political and economic change taking […]
Celebration as giant cross erected in King William’s Town
Hundreds of people from around South Africa came together on Saturday, June 18 to Good News Christian Centre (GNCC) in King William’s Town to celebrate the inauguration of a 14 meter high steel cross and an electronic board which shines out scriptures day and night. Balloons were flying in the warm […]
Angus Buchan campus tour brought hope, spiritual shift to campus, say organisers
Angus Buchan’s visits to six universites last month brought significant hope to Christian students who were disillusioned by ongoing protest action, says a student pastor who inspired the campus tour. SEE ANGUS BUCHAN’S MONTHLY WORD The truth about our students “I don’t think many parents realise the pressure that Christian […]
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