Despite war and persecution in the Middle East, Muslims there are encountering Jesus and coming to believe that He is the Son of God and witnessing miraculous answers to prayer in Jesus’ name. During a recent visit to South Africa, Jane*, a missionary based in Lebanon, shared with Gateway News […]
Author: Wendy Duminy
Ruth Everhart — Ruined: Book Review
Book review by Wendy Duminy Ruined is a memoir by Ruth Everhart who is a writer, Presbyterian Pastor and rape survivor. This memoir is a candid and honest glimpse into the emotional and spiritual journey that Ruth had to venture on to find healing after being raped at gun point. […]
Dawn Camp — The Beauty of Grace: Book Review
Book review by Wendy Duminy For some, life is far too busy to sit down and read a novel. Or there are simply too many people needing your attention that finding more than five minutes to read feels almost impossible. If that rings true for you, then I recommend The […]
Beyond the River is a ‘must-see’ movie, say previewers
A true reflection of South Africa, A must-see for all South Africans, Very enlightening, Brilliant — a few comments that Gateway News captured from people after the preview screening in Port Elizabeth last week of Heartlines’ new movie Beyond the River. Based on a true story of two South African men […]
Mayor calls prayer service for rain at Port Elizabeth City Hall
Faith leaders and concerned Nelson Mandela Bay residents gathered for a prayer service in front of the Port Elizabeth City Hall this morning in response to a call by Executive Mayor Athol Trollip. About 80 people joined together in Vuyisile Mini Square to ask God to break the drought that […]
Lisa Bevere – Without Rival: Book Review
Book Review by Wendy Duminy In a world where comparison and competition is encouraged, it can be difficult to remember where your identity lies. Without Rival by Lisa Bevere is a bold reminder that your identity lies in Christ. She focuses on how a revelation of God’s love sets you […]
Bodie and Brock Thoene — Behold The Man: Book Review
Book review by Wendy Duminy Behold the Man is the third book in the Jerusalem Chronicles and tells the account of events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus through the perspectives of Pilate, Claudia (Pilate’s wife) and Centurion Marcus Longinus. The question of “who is this man called Jesus” […]
A ‘Sacred Conversation’ expressing concern and hope for South Africa
The Christian Church has a role in building society as a voice for what is right and not only for what is wrong. Likewise, the growing concern over the state of South Africa should prompt Christians to start praying for and proclaiming that which is good, right and of God. […]