South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Originally published in CBN News.com. Actor Jim Caviezel became famous for his role as Jesus in Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ and although millions of people’s lives were changed by the 2004 film, Caviezel says his mission to spread the gospel has not stopped there. In an interview with […]
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] A beaming smile always greeted me every time we went to visit her. Sawubona makwaJedy (Hello Jedy’s mother. Jedy is my firstborn) Gogo (grandmother) Malaza, a beautiful soul I was blessed with calling my grandmother. I met her when I married her […]
ALF JAMES writes that at the very heart of a call to South Africans to gather on a farm near Bloemfontein to pray against violence and crime in our nation is a call for believers to come together not as blacks or whites, rich or poor, or a language group […]
[notice]A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God.[/notice] Unsurprisingly, 2017 has already presented a host of challenges to the church. As believers, we often don’t know where to start. We often end up silently going along with what is wrong with the world, knowing deep down, […]
Originally published in The Times of Israel With a Nazi pistol pointed at his head, Master Sgt Roddie Edmonds refused to reveal which of his soldiers were Jews. This week he was awarded the ‘Yehi Or’ Award for his bravery. In a singular act of humanity and defiance, Master Sgt […]
In this time of national tribulation it is crucial for us as children of the Most High God to be His instruments of love by standing firm in our identity in Jesus Christ rather than a self-consciousness derived from our culture, the language we speak, colour of our skin, traditions […]
“He who does not love does not know God, for God is love (1 John 4:8). It is so reassuring to know that God is Love; to know that our Creator, Saviour, Provider and Determiner, is Love; to know that Love is our cause, purpose, protection, and weapon is reason […]
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice]“For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; For it will certainly come, it will not delay” (Habakkuk 2:3)Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up disputes but love covers all offenses Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up disputes but […]
[notice]A monthly column by Michael Cassidy, evangelist, author, Christian leader and founder of African Enterprise whose ministry in Africa and the world has spanned more than 50 years.[/notice] We have just come through the month of Valentine’s Day and have been reminded of love generally, and romantic love specifically. It […]
Originally published in The Gospel Herald Just ahead of Valentine’s Day, renowned evangelist Billy Graham has encouraged those eager to find the perfect spouse to trust God to guide their path instead of relying on their significant other, as God ultimately knows what’s best for those He loves. In a […]
