Christian remained in captivity in Nigeria to aid elderly Muslim
A kidnapped Christian in Nigeria declined to be released so he could continue aiding a Muslim captive in her 80s, the elderly woman says on a video on social media.
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Maps shape mental images and destinies of nations and Africa deserves better
The continent of Africa looks different depending on which calculations you choose to make a three dimensional reality into a two dimensional representation, and the choice is largely determined by who is in charge and what narrative they wish to portray. The African Union has decided it is time to take charge and give the world a better perception of the African continent. Jim Olang hopes this will help lift African confidence in the wider world.
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The great bee hug and the power of supportive communities
Consider the bees and how they work together to ensure that they thrive. So it is with our Christian life. We need one another in order to thrive in our walk with Jesus. In an era of increasing individualism and correlated loneliness we do well to remember that we are all part of one body, never meant to be living, working, or ministering alone. Without others clustering close to us and us to them in supportive mutuality, the world can be a cold and threatening place.
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As we come to Pentecost Sunday 2025 it is time to return Pentecost to the people
If you have any interest in the well being of the World Christian movement, then it's hard not to care about the 600 million-strong Pentecostal-Charismatic movement. Not only does it constitute a quarter of global Christianity, but in the Global South in particular, mainstream evangelicalism is increasingly adopting a Pentecostal flavor—taking on its practices and ministry ethos. Pentecostals are not simply a part of the story; they are shaping the direction of much of it.
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A young Nigerian eye witness recalls the day extremists attacked
African farmers work hard to grow whatever the land agrees to yield, while in the Nigerian Plateau Christian farmers face increasing threats from Fulani militias. It is rare that we read from the perspective of a victim of terrorism. This account is both an exception and exceptional. Uren, in her final year of high school, writes with terrifying yet beautiful prose of the death of her siblings and father at the hands of a band of brutal Fulani militias. Read on for a reality check.
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Quadrennial World Congress of Christian Nurses and Midwives highlights 'competent, compassionate, Christ-like care'
By Chris Eyte300 Christian nurses and midwives from 40 countries gathered together in Spain to explore strength and caring in the face of ongoing challenges in the profession. Nurses Christian Fellowship International (NCFI) organized the World Congress of Christian Nurses and Midwives quadannual event at Casa Diocesana, Malaga, June 27-30.
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Christian leaders in Nigeria respond to Gwoza attacks
Christian leaders in Nigeria expressed shock and dismay at suicide attacks in Gwoza, Borno state on Saturday (June 29) that killed both Muslims and Christians.
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Two evangelists severely beaten in eastern Uganda
Two Christians were on their way to preach Christ in Iganga town, eastern Uganda on May 28 when they took a wrong turn.
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Kenya church leaders respond to Gen Z protest demands to separate church from politics, call on politicians to hear the people
By Ken KagichaReligious bodies, churches and Christian leaders in Kenya have responded to a call by protesting Gen Zs to disassociate the pulpit from politicians and to be the voice of the voiceless. Different Christian bodies admitted that the Church in Kenya has had an unhealthy relationship with politicians and affirmed the right of young people to peacefully demonstrate against bad governance and injustice.
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Eight Christians killed in Plateau state, Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen killed eight Christians, including two children, and wounded four others in attacks on three villages last week in a district of Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said.
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Islamic terrorists threaten to kill kidnapped clergymen in Nigeria
Islamic extremists in northeastern Nigeria released a video early last week threatening to kill a kidnapped Christian pastor if they did not receive a large ransom payment, according to local reports.
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The fear of missing out edits God out of our moments and suppresses our joy
FOMO (The Fear of Missing Out) erodes our joy. It edits God out of our moments. J.John tells of an experience at a Greek vacation venue where he learned that choosing the "half-board" accommodation rate came at a cost, and it was one that provided him with a valuable spiritual lesson—one we can all learn from.
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