South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Q: With Christmas drawing near, I’m really NOT looking forward to getting together with family, because there’s a lot of unresolved conflict just beneath the surface. Do you have any advice for handling an awkward situation? Graeme: The beautiful thing about family is the deep connection that binds members together […]
When the new-born Jesus was dedicated at the Temple, a righteous man called Simeon pronounced that he would be “a light for revelation to the Gentiles and the glory of your people Israel” (Luke 2:32). Yes – Yeshua, the Jewish Messiah, who changed the world forever, is the glory of […]
Originally published in Charisma News Of the four Gospels, Luke gives the most detailed account of the nativity and mentions Mary 12 times, more than any other biblical writer. In addition to the birth of Christ, he also gives special, detailed attention to the birth of John the Baptist, and many see his gynecological […]
For the first time ever, Billboard has named Elevation Worship as the Top Christian Artist of the year. The worship collective’s 2023 album Can You Imagine? topped Billboard’s Christian Album charts, spending 14 weeks at No1. Meanwhile, their hit song Praise led multiple major year-end song charts, and spent 31 weeks at No […]
Originally published in God Reports Black Panther actress Letitia Wright was cast for a movie with Nicole Kidmann and Elle Fanning – a dream job to launch her career to the next level. But God told her “No”. “That’s wack,” she responded to God. “The director had won an Oscar. It […]
Multi-award-winning Gospel sensation Ronnie L, is relaying a message of hope and restoration with his latest single, Same God. The song beautifully encapsulates the unwavering and dependable nature of God, reminding listeners that the Almighty, Who was faithful in the past remains steadfast and capable of rebuilding what has been lost, […]
By Gerda Potgieter KwaZulu-Natal Christian-based community radio station Radio Khwezi shone at the 2024 Telkom Radio Awards event on November 30 where it won the prestigious, national Community Radio Station Award for the second time. In addition to scooping this award which honours exceptional and creative excellence in the South […]
Originally published in The Christian Institute A leading doctor prescribing “sex-change” medication and surgery to children is being sued for medical negligence. At just 12 years old, and only months into questioning her “gender identity”, Clementine Breen was prescribed surgically-implanted puberty blockers at her first appointment with Dr Olsen-Kennedy at […]
Originally published in Charisma News Of the four Gospels, Luke gives the most detailed account of the nativity and mentions Mary 12 times, more than any other biblical writer. In addition to the birth of Christ, he also gives special, detailed attention to the birth of John the Baptist, and many see his gynecological […]
Originally published in Worthy News In an extraordinary discovery, archaeologists in Frankfurt, Germany have uncovered the oldest physical evidence of Christianity in northern Europe: a 1 750 year-old amulet containing a minuscule silver scroll inscribed with praise to Jesus Christ, Christian Today reports. The amulet was discovered in the soil […]
In 2018, following the decision by then-US President Donald Trump to move the US embassy to Jerusalem, Paraguay followed suit by opening its own embassy in the city. However, the decision was reversed just five months later by incoming president, Mario Abdo Benítez. “At some point, there was a certain […]
Church dynamics will change next year as the Spirit of God breaks out, bringing pockets of revival among certain churches and a new wave of prayer, says Janet Brann-Hollis in a prophetic word for 2025. The awakened Church will also offer the only answer to a great spiritual attack on […]
What was so different about Josiah’s leadership and how did he lead? How is he an example of a leader who led by the governing mandate on his life that led Israel out of idolatry into freedom? What were the outcomes for the people of Judah? Janet Bran-Holls answers these […]
In this week’s Transforming A Nation podcast Janet Brann-Hollis talks about the activity of the Spirit of Herod in the world today and how to overcome it and rise up into your God-given destiny. Each week we publish the latest episode of the podcast which can be viewed at the following YouTube […]
In this video, Freedom of Religion SA (FOR SA) executive director Michael Swain and FOR SA attorney Liesl Pretorius delve deeper into why FOR SA believes that the controversial bill is a thinly veiled threat to religious freedom. Last week Gateway News published an article by FOR SA explaining the […]
US missionary pilot Ryan Koher, 33 who was provisionally released from prison in Mozambique last week, together with two South Africans, WJ du Plessis, 77, and Eric Dry, 65, has shared a video in which he thanks Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) co-workers and others who have prayed for him and […]
Africa Christian Action produced the video below to capture their recent 2023 March for Life to Parliament and prayer vigil and repentance service outside the gates of Parliament. They have held these events every year on the anniversary of the legislation of abortion on demand in South Africa on February […]
The UK government has made existing emergency measures banning puberty-suppressing hormones (blockers) “indefinite” for children aged under 18, following the official advice of medical experts. A press release from the UK Department of Health and Social Care last week confirmed that both the sale and supply of the puberty blockers […]
Jesus’ birth story has captivated billions of people for more than two millennia, as the Bible details a loving God’s decision to send His Son to die for the sins of humanity — and live again. From the manger to the cross, the journey has shaped and molded every facet […]
For the first time ever, Billboard has named Elevation Worship as the Top Christian Artist of the year. The worship collective’s 2023 album Can You Imagine? topped Billboard’s Christian Album charts, spending 14 weeks at No1. Meanwhile, their hit song Praise led multiple major year-end song charts, and spent 31 weeks at No […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News Three members of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Nigeria have reportedly died during clashes with the Global Methodist Church of Nigeria (GMCN) following disagreements on same-sex relationships. The incident occurred in the village of Bunkabu, Taraba State, according to reports from UM News. […]
Originally published in Morning Star News A mother of two young children in Somalia had to leave them this week after her husband seriously injured her upon learning that she had left Islam for Christianity, she said. Fatuma (surname withheld for security reasons), 30, put her trust in Christ on […]
Originally published in God Reports Black Panther actress Letitia Wright was cast for a movie with Nicole Kidmann and Elle Fanning – a dream job to launch her career to the next level. But God told her “No”. “That’s wack,” she responded to God. “The director had won an Oscar. It […]
Originally published in The Christian Institute A leading doctor prescribing “sex-change” medication and surgery to children is being sued for medical negligence. At just 12 years old, and only months into questioning her “gender identity”, Clementine Breen was prescribed surgically-implanted puberty blockers at her first appointment with Dr Olsen-Kennedy at […]
Q: With Christmas drawing near, I’m really NOT looking forward to getting together with family, because there’s a lot of unresolved conflict just beneath the surface. Do you have any advice for handling an awkward situation? Graeme: The beautiful thing about family is the deep connection that binds members together […]
What a year of change it has been, shaped by elections, Olympics, war, rising antisemitism, prayer and the Gospel! The headline links, images and edited excerpts below reflect a sprinkling of the news we published in 2024. May you and your loved ones experience peace, hope and refreshing in Jesus […]
When the new-born Jesus was dedicated at the Temple, a righteous man called Simeon pronounced that he would be “a light for revelation to the Gentiles and the glory of your people Israel” (Luke 2:32). Yes – Yeshua, the Jewish Messiah, who changed the world forever, is the glory of […]
