South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
A specific kind of quiet sometimes settles over our home now that we are parenting both a pre-teen and a teenager. It’s different from years gone by when we experienced the silence of a napping toddler; now it’s the heavy, contemplative silence of a house full of bigger bodies, big […]
With Israel and Iran bracing for war, the coming feast of Purim is perfectly timed to remind the Jewish people that God has their back. The feast recalls the great deliverance of the Jews at the time of King Xerxes (486-465 BC) when a lot (pur) was cast to decide […]
A monthly column in which Julita Kok shares on living adventurously with God I love being on an adventure with God. I plan as best I can, always leaving room for the Holy Spirit and always, but always, He changes my itinerary. But do not be fooled, I am not […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Submissions are now being accepted for a new international fine art competition called Art Ascend that offers artists, including Christians, the opportunity to gain publicity for their work and compete for a pool of prizes totaling $10 000 (R159 148). The competition, launched by Christian master […]
Originally published in Christian Daily International Building on growing interest across the Arab world, Jordan recently hosted the official local launch of the Arabic-dubbed version of The Chosen, welcoming the series to Amman with public screenings and appearances by actors, producers and church leaders from across the region. The launch […]
Originally published in Relevant When Adi Agrawal started building Creed last August, he had a problem to solve that most Silicon Valley investors didn’t think was real. The fastest-growing companies in consumer AI are platforms like Character AI, Replica and Janitor AI — AI companions where people, mostly Gen Z […]
Originally published in The Christian Post After winning three Grammy Awards, Jelly Roll used the stage to share the Gospel with millions watching the live show, reminding them that “anybody can have a relationship with Jesus.” At the Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Jelly Roll won Best Contemporary […]
Originally published in Christian Today An ex-gay Christian who was prosecuted in Malta for his views on so-called ‘conversion therapy’ has been forced to wait yet again for the final verdict. Matthew Grech arrived at court on Wednesday to hear the verdict in the long-running case, only to learn that it […]
The European Parliament has recognised the real threat of “Christianophobia” against Christian believers all over the world. In a resolution passed at the end of January, the European Parliament reiterated its condemnation of all forms of racism and discrimination, including “persecution of Christians”. The resolution noted that Christians living in […]
Originally published in The Christian Post A former Canadian school board of trustees member who has been fined $750 000 (R11.93 million) over his public comments expressing opposition to the promotion of trans ideology in schools is appealing the decision. In a decision issued last Wednesday, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal […]
The people of Armenia – the world’s oldest Christian nation – are anointed to be a light to the nations despite every attempt by Satan to wipe them out, said a South African-based missionary who wants to connect SA Christians with churches and ministries in the strategically-located West Asian country. […]
During the Second World War, Britain and her allies relied on essential cargo carried by supply ships across the Atlantic. The crossing was perilous, particularly through a stretch known as the Black Pit that lay beyond the range of support aircraft. Without aerial cover, ships were vulnerable to attack by […]
In this week’s podcast Janet Brann-Hollis asks: “How does honour lead to greater revelation?” Each week we publish the latest episode of the podcast which can be viewed at the following YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5hLMkCPnQ9TfBC-mbDNiUw
This week’s podcast deals with the various functions of the prophets, specifically within politics. Each week we publish the latest episode of the podcast which can be viewed at the following YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5hLMkCPnQ9TfBC-mbDNiUw
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 […]
Originally published in Christian Today Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has raised concerns about the apparent lack of interest in the religious motivation behind the brutal murder of three members of a Christian family in India. Jitendra Soren, his wife Malati and their 15-year-old daughter were murdered on 25 January, allegedly […]
While the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) report into corruption in the Department of Home Affairs highlights individuals such as Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, the root cause of the crisis is not the religious sector but a collapsing state system that has ignored the very people trying to help fix the problem. […]
A specific kind of quiet sometimes settles over our home now that we are parenting both a pre-teen and a teenager. It’s different from years gone by when we experienced the silence of a napping toddler; now it’s the heavy, contemplative silence of a house full of bigger bodies, big […]
With Israel and Iran bracing for war, the coming feast of Purim is perfectly timed to remind the Jewish people that God has their back. The feast recalls the great deliverance of the Jews at the time of King Xerxes (486-465 BC) when a lot (pur) was cast to decide […]
Freedom of Religion South Africa released a statement today rejecting a claim by the CRL Rights Commission that the exposure of systemic corruption within the Department of Home Affairs reinforces the commission’s call for state registration of pastors. The CRL says, in a statement released on Tuesday, that Home Affairs […]
Originally published in Christian Today An ex-gay Christian who was prosecuted in Malta for his views on so-called ‘conversion therapy’ has been forced to wait yet again for the final verdict. Matthew Grech arrived at court on Wednesday to hear the verdict in the long-running case, only to learn that it […]
A monthly column in which Julita Kok shares on living adventurously with God I love being on an adventure with God. I plan as best I can, always leaving room for the Holy Spirit and always, but always, He changes my itinerary. But do not be fooled, I am not […]
The European Parliament has recognised the real threat of “Christianophobia” against Christian believers all over the world. In a resolution passed at the end of January, the European Parliament reiterated its condemnation of all forms of racism and discrimination, including “persecution of Christians”. The resolution noted that Christians living in […]
Originally published in Christian Daily International Christian leaders across Africa gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa for a meeting that aimed to affirm the narrative of global missions and position the African church as a sending force for the Gospel. The conference held on February 16, brought 100 leaders from 33 […]
Originally published in Morning Star News A Sudanese refugee in South Sudan is facing death threats for converting to Christianity, sources said. Former Muslim Mosab Haroon Ahmed, 31, fled the military conflict in Sudan two years ago, arriving at the Gorom Refugee Settlement 26 kilometers southwest of Juba. He put […]
