The world renowned Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke celebrates his 78 birthday today. He was born on 19 April 1940 in Königsberg, East Prussia, Germany. He was born again at the age of nine after his mother spoke with him about the punishment for a sin he committed, unless Jesus saved him.
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Pope Benedict XVI celebrates 91st birthday
Former Pope Benedict XVI is due to spend his 91st birthday in “quiet and peace,’’ This was reveled by the Vatican’s on Monday. Benedict was due to have a little celebration in the Vatican monastery where he has retired, with his 94-year-old brother Georg Ratzinger, his Secretary Archbishop Georg Gaenswein
Bishop declares doom for Nigeria if Buhari returns to power
Bishop Emmanuel Olisa Chukwuma, the Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, has once again declared doom for Nigeria if President Muhammadu Buhari is allowed to return to office in 2019. Few days back, the bishop said that voting Buhari back into power would be disastrous. Chukwuma, who is also the Bishop of Enugu
Christian Woman Raped and Sold by ISIS Reunites With Father
A Christian woman who was kidnapped by the Islamic State (IS) terror group in 2014, and was raped and sold as a sex slave, reunited with her father, her last surviving family member. The woman, Rita Habib, described her reunion with her father as a "dream," as reported by Kurdistan 24.
Archbishop of Canterbury Says Journalists are indispensable
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has said ‘there is nothing more important’ than a free press holding people to account. Welby said journalists are ‘indispensable’ as he spoke to students at Canterbury Christ Church University. ‘In most of the countries where Anglicans live there is no freedom of the press, or
36 People Sentenced to Death For Bombing 3 Churches in Egypt
An Egyptian military court sentenced on Tuesday 36 defendants accused of bombing 3 churches and a police checkpoint. The court referred the ruling to Egypt’s Grand Mufti Shawki Allam for approval, a step required by law, though his opinion is non-binding. The 3 churches were St George Church in Tanta, St
CAN Disowns Arewa Pastors Visited Buhari Aso Rock
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has dissociated itself from a group of Northern clergy who visited President Muhammadu Buhari recently. The group which described itself as Arewa Pastors Peace Initiative, Nigeria (APPIN), visited the president on Thursday, April 6 at the presidential villa, Abuja. They pledged their support to
Christian Family Shot Dead in Southwestern Pakistan
Four members of a Christian family were shot dead in southwestern Pakistan on Monday, police said, in the latest attack on the minority community. The members of the christian family were travelling in a rickshaw when armed men on a motorcycle intercepted them and opened fire in Quetta city, the capital
Mayor wants T.B. Joshua to hold crusade in Israel
Ali Salam, Mayor of Nazareth,Isreal has appealed to Prophet T.B. Joshua, senior, pastor of Synagogue Church of All Nations, to come and hold miracle in the city. He made the appeal while receiving the Nigerian prophet in his office. “What a blessing meeting with you, Prophet T.B. Joshua. We can’t
HIGHLIGHTS ON THE SEVEN WORDS OF THE CROSS
As we commemorate the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ, it is important to know that on the cross of Calvary, our Saviour spoke seven words that addressed certain issues. The seven words are in the recorded in the four gospels which will be quoted as we read it. But
Joe Praise New Song Will Get The Whole Church Dancing
Joseph Omo Ebhodaghe, popularly known as Joe Praise, has release a new tract titled "Everything is Blessed". The loveworld Records star has not slowed down his effort in his bid to get to the top of his musical career and also, to among the top name on Nigerian gospel artist
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PALM SUNDAY
Palm Sunday is one of the most significant and important days in the Christian calendar. In fact, there are basically four important days in the Christian calendar which are; Christmas, Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter. Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter and it marks the beginning of the
WHY ANGLICANS DON’T DO WEDDING DURING LENTEN PERIOD
Are you a true Anglican? I believe that it is possible that you have not observed that Anglicans don’t wedding during Lenten period. As such, it might be possible that someone could confront you with a question on why the Anglican Church doesn’t do weddings during Lenten period. It will
American Rapper Snoop Dogg releases gospel album
US rapper, Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr, popularly known as Snoop Dogg is known for songs about drugs and women but he has now released a new gospel album. The album, Bible Of Love features 32 songs in total, with guest appearances from gospel artists including Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, Mary Mary
Remain Focused on God, Adeboye’s wife tells Christian youths
Wife of the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Mrs. Folu Adeboye, has charged Christian youths to remain faithful to the Lord by shunning sins and all forms of unrighteousness no matter the challenges around them. She spoke at the 2018 Redeemer’s Day celebration organised by