Originally published in The Blaze Mark Burnett and Roma Downey’s “The Bible” has received a plethora of press and attention since its debut on March 3. But one of the elements surrounding the television series that hasn’t been discussed much is the fascinating set of miracles (some might simply dismiss […]
Author: Andre Viljoen
Kenyan religious groups ready to work with President-elect
By World Watch Monitor Amongst their first formal meetings as President and Deputy President-elect of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto on Tuesday March 12 met senior religious leaders, even ahead of meeting outgoing President Mwai Kibaki. Uhuru emerged the winner by garnering 6 173 453 votes, meeting the threshold […]
SA’s first 40 Days For Life campaign reaches three quarters stage
South Africa’s first 40 Days For Life prayer vigil against abortion has reached the three quarters mark. Gateway News asked coordinator Collette Thomas for an update on their 7am to 7pm prayer campaign opposite the Marie Stope s abortion clinic in central Cape Town. Collette responded with a few emails […]
Army of intercessors needed for 40-day Karoo Mighty Men countdown
The Karoo Mighty Men Conference committee has sounded an urgent call for prayer warriors to pray for 40 days from Monday (March 18) until the start of the KMMC on Friday, April 26. “We need a mighty army of people praying and interceding that God will do an awesome work […]
‘Cross of Hope’ construction starts on Van Stadens bridge site
Construction has begun on the site of the giant ‘Cross of Hope’ that is being erected opposite the Van Stadens River Bridge near Port Elizabeth. A 3m steel pedestal that will support the visionary, 5-storey high (14m) steel cross has been deeply embedded in a foundation of 12 tons of […]
Chavez, enemy of Israel, friend of Iran, succumbs to cancer
Originally published in Israel Hayom During his reign of power, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez bedeviled the U.S. and severed ties with Israel while forging alliances with some of Israel’s worst enemies • Ahmadinejad pays tribute, says Chavez fell “martyr” to a “suspect illness.” News Agencies and Israel Hayom Staff Late […]
Baton passed on Karoo rubbish dump
The baton was passed on Sunday at a worship service on a rubbish dump on the outskirts of the Karoo town of Middelburg. The poignant occasion marked yet another stage in a remarkable story of grace that was set in motion when ladies at a Port Elizabeth church knitted scarves […]
‘Father Of Lights’ touring South Africa
Father Of Lights, the powerful and compelling final film in the trilogy that also includes Finger of God and Furious Love is touring South Africa this month. Some 14 screenings of this 98 minute documentary that captures incredible God encounters around the world and reflects the Father heart of God, […]
Abortion clinic prayer vigil ‘seeing results’
Cape Town Christians participating in a 40 day prayer vigil in front of a city abortion clinic are seeing results, said coordinator Colette Thomas in a Day 9 interview today. “Since last week Wednesday, 13 February. we could see that the numbers [of women attending the clinic] have dropped. I […]
SA joins 40 Days For Life campaign
Cape Town pro-lifers joined thousands of Christians around the world yesterday in a ’40 Days for Life’ campaign of prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil to save lives. It is the first time that South Africa has participated in the campaign that is credited with saving thousands of babies lives since […]