South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Book Review by Val Viljoen For many years, Diane was a New Age teacher. From her perspective, Christanity was archaic and irrelevant. She was very confident in her beliefs and enjoyed encouraging others along the same path. All this despite the fact that she was regularly tormented by a spiritual […]
Originally published in World Net Daily Bob Dylan’s music has struck a chord with millions over his 50-year career, but a new book discusses a little-known facet of the rock icon’s artistic journey: his deep faith in Jesus Christ. Scott Marshall, author of Bob Dylan: A Spiritual Life, has spent […]
Prolific author, radio personality and public speaker Riekert Botha will be hosting public discussions about his latest book — 300 Geloofsvrae en Bybelse antwoorde — in Somerset West on June 10 and in George on June 17. The events will be respectively at 10am in the CUM Books stores in Somerset […]
Originally published by Christian Today Celebrated Christian apologist and speaker Nabeel Qureshi revealed he has terminal cancer with doctors giving him an almost zero per cent chance of survival. The Pakistani-American who converted from Islam before becoming an outspoken evangelist and bestselling writer asked for prayer as his latest round of […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen Three years ago I reviewed Nabeel Qureshi’s first book, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus , in which this American born and bred former Muslim tells the fascinating story of his conversion to faith in the Jesus Christ of the bible. This process took several years during which […]
Book Review by Neziswa Kanju “On my return to South Africa from living in the USA for 10 years, God led me to re-edit this book. So it is with Joy that I bring you the NEW Sing a New Song. I believe that it will help you tremendously to […]
Hayley Morgan returns to her hometown after several years in the airforce and a failed relationship. She feels that God has called her to do this. Her childhood dream to reopen the wedding shop is rekindled, and although she faces opposition from developers who want the land for a parking […]
Port Elizabeth Christian School principal and evangelist Blessing Marunga has written a book of prayer declarations — and he is trusting God for partners to help him get it into the hands of as many young people as possible at no cost. He established Blessing Christian Academy in PE in 2010 through […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen This newly released book takes the reader through the bible in forty chapters, each corresponding to a key bible chapter. The purpose is to explore the bible’s major themes and overall message in forty days. I welcomed the opportunity to get an overview of God’s […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel and have recommended it to a number of friends. The book has two alternating narratives, both taking part in the 19th century, 50 years apart. The earlier story is that of Geesje, who together with her family and large […]