Militant South African atheist groups that are supported by international anti-church groups are using the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to attack the Church, said Andrew Selley, Senior Pastor of Joshua Generation Church (JGC). JGC has been under investigation by the SAHRC for the past month following a complaint by […]
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Home Run an inspiring story of self-destruction and redemption
Movie (DVD) Review by Andre Viljoen HOME RUNDirector: David BoydGenre: Drama Home Run is a well-made family drama about a pro baseball star, Cory Brand (Scott Elrod) whose drinking problem has started to control his life. He shows little remorse or concern when his team management suspends him after an […]
PE man’s descent to tik hell, and return as anti-drugs crusader
Anybody observing Reeze Telling coaching young cricketers, counselling juvenile drug abusers, or introducing school learners to the Lord Jesus Christ would conclude that he is a young man with a passion to serve and disciple young people. It would be hard to believe that just two and a half years […]
Ministry ships help spread God’s love for individuals
[notice]Part 2 of an article by ANDRE VILJOEN based on a recent interview with Peter Nicoll, CEO of OM Ships International. (See Part 1) [/notice] “So the ships ministry has literally touched millions of people,” I remarked as I perused a brochure with impressive facts and figures about the activities […]
Church leaders, lawyers meeting to defend religious freedom
6,2m Christians standing against State interference — Selley Senior Christian leaders and Christian attorneys are meeting in Pretoria tomorrow (Thursday) to discuss the Church’s response to growing attacks on its beliefs and freedoms. The group previously met in June and July after the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) found the […]
Christian leaders in Middle East largely opposed to US military strike in Syria, says WEA
Originally published in Christian Post Christian leaders in the Middle East believe that a US military intervention in Syria will have a “detrimental effect” on Christians in the region, Geoff Tunnicliffe of the World Evangelical Alliance said in a statement to the White House on Thursday. Tunnicliffe, who serves as […]
God moves mountain for mission ship
[notice]ANDRE VILJOEN interviewed OM Ships International Chief Executive Officer Peter Nicoll during his recent visit to South Africa. In Part 1 of a two-part report, Nicoll shares on a daunting faith challenge that threatened to run-aground the ministry that has been bringing knowledge, help and hope to the people of […]
Help to end slavery by praying through the hotspots of human trafficking
You may not be able to participate in hands-on action against human trafficking but thanks to an excellent booklet called ‘Pray Freedom’ you can play a vital role on your knees. I spoke to Esmarie Taljaard of Freedom Climb, a project of OM, which produced the 12-week prayer guide which […]
Church must stand together to defend religious freedom — Selley
South African church leaders must put differences aside and stand together against a Government attack on freedom of religion said Andrew Selley, Senior Pastor of Joshua Generation Church (JGC) in Cape Town which is being investigated over its doctrine on corporal punishment. There has been a good response from Port […]
About Miley Cyrus, viral social media and God’s love
Until yesterday I was blisfully unaware of Miley Cyrus and ‘twerking’ was not in my vocabulary at all. But after Debbie Hemmens, one of our volunteer reporters sent me an email mentioning she was thinking of writing a comment on ‘the Miley Cyrus news from last night’ I sheepishly googled […]