First published by Thislife Online, a not-for-profit magazine sharing stories of hope from Cape Town and beyond. Tumaini Raymond from Arusha, Tanzania, has experienced more trauma and humiliation in her 31 years than many of us do in a lifetime. Yet look at what she’s done with her life! She […]
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‘I decided to lose my life and find it in Christ’ — Siya Kolisi
Jesus was literally lifted high before the world last Saturday when photographers snapped a photo of Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi displaying the name of Jesus on his wristband as he held up the Web Ellis Cup. Speaking to SportGo Mag just prior to the World Cup, the rugby star opened up […]
Anne Graham Lotz releases new book, shares cancer struggle helped her listen to God
Originally published in Christian Headlines In an op-ed piece with Fox News, Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of Billy Graham, shared from her new book Jesus in Me: Experiencing the Holy Spirit as a Constant Companion how the Holy Spirit encouraged her during her cancer journey. As Christian Headlines previously reported, […]
Meet the garage attendant who paid for his customer’s petrol
By Katy Macdonald — originally published in Thislife Online An act of kindness by South African Shell petrol attendant Nkhosisikho (Nkosi) Mbele hit headlines after he paid for the petrol of young Monet Deventer because he was concerned she’d be in danger if she ran out of petrol. The story, […]
Ex-gangster says last stretch in prison was ‘best time of my life’
Pedro Campbell was sent to prison for the ninth time early last year — but this time was very different. He was back behind bars because of a crime he had committed, as was the case with all of his previous prison stretches. But this time the 35-year-old former gangster […]
WATCH: Trick was on the devil’
How a teacher brought hope to a suicidal young boy When a distraught ten-year-old held a gun to his head wanting to end his short life, it seemed like his family’s American dream had turned into a nightmare. But something stopped him, and God soon began speaking to him through […]
TESTIMONY: No way will I drop my diamonds, says Alta Smith
Alta Smith has followed the Lord all her life and has experienced some powerful healing miracles over the years — but she says it has taken a revelation about forgiveness and a word about diamonds to give her a fresh boost of faith and boldness. Her new season began at […]
Christelle’s story of falling into God’s grace — Hannah Viviers
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. Christelle du Toit and I did some incredible work together when I was still in the newsroom. I knew her as a stunning person — down-to-earth and incredibly hard working. And yet, even with those fantastic attributes, I’m one of […]
Down memory lane with ACDP veteran
ACDP stalwart Jill Stoll reflects on her unlikely entry into politics after she asked God a question at the dawn of SA’s democracy — and shares her views on the present era. Sometime before the 1994 elections I asked the Lord: “What am I going to do, there is not […]
God heals man’s brain tumour after infusion of prayer
Originally published in God Reports Paul Wood realised there was something terribly wrong when he had massive headaches and couldn’t walk down a hall without losing his balance and clutching the walls to balance himself. Wood’s physician referred him to a neurosurgeon at UC San Francisco. The specialist initially thought […]