South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
By Graeme Preston — Attorney and Elder at The Storehouse, New Covenant Church [notice] See More articles in the ‘How should Christians Vote?’ category[/notice] As May 7, 2014 approaches many South African’s are gearing up to cast their vote, some have spent hours agonising over this decision, others may simply […]
Originally published in Christian Telegraph More than 70 people have been killed in a bomb blast at a crowded bus station on the outskirts of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, officials say, reports Jeremy Reynalds, Senior Correspondent for ASSIST News Service. According to a story by the BBC’s Haruna Tangaza, the explosion […]
Article originally published in God Reports Her house slid the length of two football fields in the devastating Washington mudslide of March 22nd and became a twisted mass of wreckage. Miraculously, Amanda Skorjanc and her five-month-old survived, protected in a small pocket formed amidst the debris. Amanda was home with […]
Originally published in the Christian Institute Golfing champion Bubba Watson has won his second Masters in three years, at Augusta National in Georgia. Watson, who has never had a golf lesson, is the 17th player to win the competition’s prestigious green jacket twice. He won his last Masters in 2012 […]
A mighty light set to ignite Afrikaans Johnny Louw’s desire is to inspire people to be the light of God in their everyday lives, whether it be in their families, among friends, fellow employees or to a stranger in the street. Louw has a rare ability to motivate people to […]
[notice]Revivalist Shannon-Leigh Barry shares her wit and passion and the pursuits of her 20something heart in a monthly column that speaks to the desires of young adults in today’s Christian society. [/notice] If you ever met me you would know that I start sentences with the words “I had a dream”. […]
Originally published in CBN Thousands of Christians in Wenzhou, China, have formed a human shield around Sanjiang Church after the government announced plans to demolish the building. On April 3, government authorities notified the church leadership their building would be razed within 15 days. With the deadline for demolition approaching, […]
Originally published in The Christian Post A Christian couple was sentenced to death in Pakistan on Friday reportedly for committing “blasphemy” via text messages. Lawyers said they will appeal the ruling and fight for the man and woman who are said to be illiterate. “We are seriously concerned. Cases like […]
Originally published in God Reports Legendary actor Mickey Rooney, one of Hollywood’s last surviving stars of its classic era, passed away April 6th from natural causes. He was 93. The award-winning actor became the biggest star in the world in his teens when he played the character Andy Hardy in […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen DISTORTION by TERRI BLACKSTOCK Genre: Suspense thriller Juliet Cole and her doctor husband Bob are returning a hired trailer in a sleazy part of town late at night when suddenly someone drives into the car park. There is a blast, then squealing of breaks as the […]