Originally published in CBN News John Burke, a pastor and author who has studied and examined more than 1 000 accounts of near-death experiences, believes such reports provide faith-building evidence of God and the Bible. Burke, author of the new book Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Revelation, […]
Books & Book Reviews
Book review – Deadline Eternity: a journalist torn by three loves
“One deadline no one will miss is the moment we die,” writes veteran South African journalist Ron Steele in the final chapter of his frank and fascinating memoir, Deadline Eternity: a journalist torn by three loves. Now in his 80s, Ron began sports reporting for the Rand Daily Mail at […]
Henry Blackaby, author of ‘Experiencing God,’ has died at 88
Originally published in The Roys Report Henry Blackaby, a pastor and author whose Experiencing God Bible study sold more than 8 million copies, has died at age 88. “We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Henry Blackaby,” Ben Mandrell, president of Lifeway Christian Resources, Blackaby’s longtime […]
A Precious Gem: Python star’s moving portrayal of hero Harry
Book review by Charles Gardner Some years ago, I chanced upon a magnificent sight only a few miles from my home – a stunning viaduct carrying a disused railway over a wooded valley. It was a hidden gem I had no idea was there. I have just finished reading a […]
Pastor writes book on near-death experiences, visits to Heaven
By Billy Hallowell — Originally published by Faithwire John Burke, a pastor and author who has studied and examined more than 1 000 accounts of near-death experiences, believes such reports provide faith-building evidence of God and the Bible. Burke, author of the new book Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death […]
E London author launches books on overcoming spirit of Jezebel and tabernacle pattern of prayer
Recently Pastor Perpetua Heart — or Mama Heart as she is known to many — released three books (Power Over Nations — Overcoming the Spirit of Jezebel, Praying the Tabernacle of Moses Volume 1 and Volume 2) at an event in East London where she has been serving as a […]
Pastor to downtrodden shares amazing ‘Damascus Road encounter’ in ‘Blown Away’ book
By Charles Gardner — UK Correspondent Amid the growing darkness in our land, and the rising tide of opposition to the Gospel, there are some shining lights breaking through. One example is the so-called Church on the Street in the deprived northern town of Burnley, reaching out to the homeless, […]
‘God never gives up on you’: Max Lucado on his secret battle with alcohol
Originally published in CBN News On the outside, author and minister Max Lucado had it all together. He was part of a thriving church, had top-selling books in the hands of people all over the country, and was designated the “Best Preacher in America.” But Lucado recently opened up about […]
Young author aims to inspire children to read and write
China-based award-winning author, poet and musician, Nqobizwe Malinga, uses the power of words to instil a culture of reading and writing among children and the youth. He recently held a brief interactive literature workshop at Taroko School in Modderfontein, Johannesburg, where he engaged with young learners. “Their fascination with reading […]
Boekresensie: Wat Is God se hart vir Sy Kerk? — Jan Oosthuizen
Resensie deur Dr Bernhard Ficker Met die verskyning van sy boek “Wat is God se hart vir sy Kerk – Is Kerk hoegenaamd goed vir my?” maak Jan Oosthuizen ‘n belangrike bydrae tot die godsdienstige boekerak. Die fokus van die boek is veral die plaaslike gemeente. Deur die dekades het Oosthuizen […]