There are moments when time shifts and you gain momentum for your future. In fact, we are in one such Kingdom moment now. We have not just entered a new year, decade or season, but a new era in the Kingdom of God. In Isaiah 32:1 (TPT), the Word of […]
Author: Andre Viljoen
1 700 Cambodians come to faith at evangelical festival
Just under two thousand people made a new commitment to Jesus Christ during a Gospel event hosted by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Cambodia. Billy Graham’s son, Franklin, addressed thousands in attendance at the “Love Phnom Penh Festival” in the nation’s capital. “Tonight you can be forgiven, but you’ve […]
11 Christians killed in Islamist bus attack in Kenya
Originally published in The Christian Post As many as 11 Christians were killed in a December 6 bus attack carried out by the Somali-based radical Islamic terrorist group Al-Shabaab in Kenya, according to a Christian persecution watchdog group. Police said a group of armed men ambushed a bus travelling from […]
WATCH: ‘Vindicated’ Israel Folau settles with Rugby Australia
Originally published in Fox News Israel Folau, a Tongan-Australian Christian athlete who was sacked by Rugby Australia (RA) earlier this year for posting a Bible verse that was labelled “anti-gay,” says he feels vindicated after reaching an agreement with the organisation. The months-long battle for Folau centered on his Instagram post that said, “Warning: drunks, homosexuals, adulterers…hell […]
Nehemiah prayer walk can make a difference, says Bishop Eric as 200km pilgrimage draws to close
When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven — Nehemiah 1:4 On Monday I joined retired Anglican Bishop of Port Elizabeth Eric Pike and a group of walkers on the 14th of 19 stages […]
Critics of CSE reject DBE’s ‘fake news’ claims, call for wider consultation
Organisations critical of the Department of Basic Education’s handling of Comprehensive Sexuality Education stood their ground this week in the face of DBE statements accusing critics of spreading fake news and causing confusion and anxiety about CSE. Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) dismissed as “utter nonsense” DBE claims […]
FOR SA refutes ‘false statements’ by DBE, continues to call for parents to have say on sex education
Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) which has been at the forefront of calls for greater consultation about proposed new Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) lesson plans for public schools today dismissed as “utter nonsense” statements by the Department of Basic Education and in certain media reports, saying that it […]
Motshekga statement arrogant, insulting to parents — Meshoe
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga’s statement that parents can conditionally opt out of the new Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) curriculum is “laced with arrogance and is deceitful, disrespectful and insulting to parents”, says ACDP leader Rev Kenneth Meshoe. “For the Minister to say that parents have a choice to […]
Tarkastad group plan to share ‘solo time’ message around SA
Robbie Morgan and a group of men from the Karoo town of Tarkastad are planning a series of road trips around South Africa to share on a spiritual discipline they call “solo time’ which leads to a lifestyle of intimacy with God. Sharing the group’s vision, Robbie told me that […]
Couple ready to walk 200km prayer route through Nelson Mandela Bay
On Monday (November 4) Bishop Eric Pike and his wife Joyce, will start a 200km walk through Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) to launch the city’s unique Nehemiah Prayer Route. They may be in their 80s but they have plenty of walking cred — they have both completed the 780km Camino […]