In the heart of Kibra, Kenya’s biggest informal settlement just 10 kilometers from Nairobi’s Central Business District, you will find Aziri Come Kazudi popularly known as MC Popo either teaching children how to dance, leading a Bible Study or counseling teens caught up in crime or drug abuse.
Cultural Christians are those who embrace the ethics of Christianity that formed the foundation of Western society, which has brought a great deal of benefit to the world. They are convinced of the Christian message but not committed to the Christian Lord. In his first opinion for Christian Daily International, J.John says that Cultural Christianity provides wonderful opportunities for sharing the gospel.
Reputation is something highly prized by the world and those with a public reputation work hard to protect it. The Lively/Baldoni saga is a case in point. From Hollywood to tribal honor cultures, reputation is highly valued. It is the world's pearl of great price, but Jesus considers us his pearl and sacrificed everything including his reputation to purchase it, setting the bar for his followers to sacrifice similarly so that we may thrive.
The world is hurtling toward being ruled once more by mega empires as autocracies reach a global tipping point and take full control. This outcome was not unexpected even though for many it is lamentable. From his European perspective, regular columnist Jeff Fountain provides insights and hope.
Christianity is becoming increasingly and unfortunately polarized. Conservative and progressive perspectives can be harmonized when correctly understood. This is for the benefit of our faith now and in the future. The pastoral perspective in this opinion explains how.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a bill on Monday restricting smartphone use in schools, aligning with a global movement to limit devices in educational settings. The law, set to take effect in February, will apply to elementary and high school students across the nation.
Nigerian gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey was one of the invited guests who performed at President Donald Trump’s inaugural prayer breakfast on January 20, 2025. Referencing Psalm 24:1, Bassey said “America is the Lord’s and the fullness of” before breaking into worship songs with his signature trumpet. Bassey was joined on stage by Reverend Merrie Turner, the host of the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast as they sang “Glory glory hallelujah” together.
President Donald Trump declared he was “saved by God to make America great again" in his Inauguration Day speech on Monday, promising to bring the United States into a "golden age."
Donald J. Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States at noon Eastern time on Monday, marking a historic political comeback. He reportedly plans to issue more than 200 executive orders on his first day in office, aiming to rapidly implement a sweeping policy agenda.
Three Israeli women were released from captivity in Gaza on Sunday, marking the start of a long-awaited cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. The truce prompted celebrations in Gaza, relief for families of captives and prisoners, and hopes for an end to the 15-month war.
TikTok resumed operations in the United States on Sunday after President-elect Donald J. Trump announced plans to issue an executive order delaying a federal ban on the app. The development came just hours after major app stores removed TikTok and the app ceased functioning for U.S. users as a new federal law took effect. In a post on X, TikTok said it was "in the process of restoring service" in agreement with its service providers.
For a man who spent his better part of his childhood in an orphanage in Sierra Leone, it would be safe to assume that Emmanuel Mohamed Nabieu, fondly known as Nabs, would be a passionate advocate of orphanages. But from his decade-long experience in a children’s care centre and now as Director of the same center where he grew up in, Nabs believes there is a better and more sustainable model of supporting vulnerable children.
