South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Book review by Val Viljoen If you are looking out for a children’s bible storybook that offers something a bit different, take a look at My Own Keepsake Bible. There are 172 stories from the Old and New Testaments, with 95 illustrations to colour-in. This means of course that kids […]
The good news is that we have the capacity to “rewire” our brain by using those parts of the brain responsible for intentional choices to create new neural pathways to ultimately overrule those pathways caused by past experiences which can hold us in such bondage. Skilton is a scientist who […]
Jesus’ resurrection deals with man’s greatest enemy As a journalist of more than 40 years, I am well used to deadlines. But I take my hat off to fellow writer Richard Roe for daring to tackle the ultimate deadline. In his excellent book, Beyond the Final Curtain (Zaccmedia), he addresses […]
Empowering Women to Fulfill their Divine Destiny Book Review by Val Viljoen This book calls for nothing less than a revolution. In it you will find many eye-opening insights into the true God-intended role of woman — to reign alongside men in the Kingdom. Kris Vallotton takes us on a […]
Finding victory in yielding to God The publishing space in South Africa is growing everyday with many new voices introducing new work. One such voice is Precious Nyarambi. Originally from Zimbabwe her story reads as the present day Esther who at a young age became an orphan. As is always […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen I have been eyeing out adult colouring books for some time, wondering if acquiring one for myself would indeed lead to a therapeutic and fulfilling past-time. I was therefore delighted to receive Whatever is Lovely: A Coloring Book for Reflection and Worship for review. Having […]
Book Review by Andre Viljoen I have just read this classic and can see why it has deeply touched the lives of millions of readers since it was first published in 2002. Jack Frost shares key lessons from his lifelong quest for the freedom and fulfilment that he eventually found […]
[notice]Patsy Fulton reports on the recent Witbank launch of Lady Rose magazine.[/notice] Lady Rose, a new, glossy, Christian women’s magazine, will be launched in different cities around the country through until December. Speaking at the magazine’s recent Witbank launch event, editor-in-chief Linda Chuter said the decision to start the magazine followed a seven […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen Evie Blackwell is a skilled detective who has moved steadily up through the ranks in the Illionis State Police. She is mostly happy, but ponders on her single status, wondering if marriage would enhance her life and if it would be compatible with her career. […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen Genre: Christian fiction In the summer of 1972, Matt Plumley family moves to Dogwood, West Virginia. It is a time of change and adventure for “Fat Matt”, the preacher’s kid. He is befriended by Dickie Darrel Lee Hancock, who is of mixed race, and Jesse […]