South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Originally published in Christianity Today The freed hostages of Boko Haram who were recently rescued by the Nigerian army have recounted the terrifying ordeals they suffered at the hands of the Islamic extremists, and they are thanking God for their survival. “We just have to give praise to God that […]
Originally published in Christian Today Youth ministry Jesus Culture is promoting the book called The Naked Truth About Sexuality, saying that every single, dating, and married person needs to read it. “We’re really excited about this book offering a healthy view on sexuality from Havilah Cunnington and Moral Revolution,” they […]
‘God’s ways are higher’ says Manny after losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr in fight of the century Despite his heartbreaking loss on Saturday night to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the Fight of the Century, Christian boxer Manny Pacquiao thanked God and his fans for all their support and simply said […]
Many teachers in France are working to bring the Kingdom of God into schools despite great obstacles and there are churches with a strong desire to raise young revivalists in the nation, says South Africa Children’s Pastor, Esme Schmitt, after a 3 week ministry visit to France. Schmitt, of God […]
Originally published in Dispatch Live Digital satellite TV broadcaster StarSat got more than just a telling off by the broadcasting watchdog for continuing to show pornographic content after a court order forbade it to. The company was fined R25 000 by the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA) for […]
Good food, engaging conversations and glamour will be the order of the day at the launch of Durban Christian Centre (DCC)’s Victorious Ladies Meetings. Victorious Ladies, in association with Child Welfare, will be hosting an elegant fundraising High Tea on Saturday, May 16 May 2015 from 14:00 to 16:30 at […]
[notice]A mom shares her own ‘journey of recovery’ from all that it means to be the parent of an addict — and lessons she has learnt from “the toughest thing I’ve ever had to deal with”. Out of sensitivity to others she prefers not to disclose her name.[/notice] I have […]
Originally published in Israel Today Young people from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Yemen and many other Arab countries are turning to social media to tell the world that they love Israel. The trend began, according to Al-Monitor, a popular pan-Mideast media outlet, when an Israeli Arab Muslim who served in the […]
Rev. Johan Krige, Chief Executive Officer of MES, has announced to the MES Board of Directors his intention to retire with effect from 31 December. This announcement follows a significantly positive contribution and successful tenure of 16 years at MES of which the last 15 was in the capacity of […]
Originally published in The Christian Institute Eminent scientists have raised “grave concerns” about a controversial new procedure to genetically modify human embryos. In a world first, a team in China used the technique, called Crispr, to alter an abnormal gene that causes a life-threatening blood disorder. They used abnormal embryos […]