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Book Review by Val Viljoen THE POWER OF A PRAYING LIFE by Stormie Omartian The Power of a Praying Life is actually a collection of three of best-selling author Stormie Omartian’s most inspiring books. Included in the collection is the book Stormie, an autographical account of a childhood marred by […]
Authors document one of the world’s most under-reported stories Book Review by World Watch Monitor PERSECUTED: THE GLOBAL ASSAULT ON CHRISTIANS by Paul Marshall, Lela Gilber and Nina Shea (Nashville USA: Thomas Nelson, 2013) This is a book designed to show that “Christians are the single most widely persecuted religious […]
Book review by Andre Viljoen LIMITLESS: Devotions for a Ridiculously Good Life by Nic Vujicic Limbless Nick Vujicic does not just talk about overcoming odds, he epitomises it. And so, who better to write a book of encouraging devotions than this evangelist, author, and inspirational speaker who has overcome his […]
Book Review by Andre Viljoen Truth Stained Lies by Terri BlackstockGenre: Christian thriller Prolific Christian writer Terri Blackstock’s Truth Stained Lies is a satisfying page-turner that will be enjoyed by a broad cross-section of readers. The story kicks off as former lawyer and investigative murder trial blogger Cathy Cramer receives […]
When Port Elizabeth pastor Afrika Mhlophe agreed to pray about the problem of ancestral worship during his prayer slot at a city prayer day in 2011, he had no thoughts of writing a book on the topic. “But after that prayer something happened. It was just a few minutes of […]
[notice]By ANNA-MARIA LOMBARD — originally published in www.scratchpages.co.za[/notice] God used old schoolfriend to say: “I do see you.” It’s the stuff of movies – but this story is real: He wrote his first motion picture screenplay in 10 days and secured investment from a major financial institution. Turning the screenplay […]
Upwards of 120 pastors and Christian leaders from all over Port Elizabeth gathered at St Johns Anglican Church in Walmer to hear Michael Cassidy, founder of African Enterprise and author, speak on his latest book, “The Church Jesus Prayed For “, an exposition of John Ch. 17, which contains the […]
Book Review by John Shortt First Class: The calling and impact of a Christian teacher (There is also an Afrikaans version called: Eerste Klas: Die roeping en impak van ‘n Christen-Onderwyster) This book is a real gem. It is packed with practical advice for the teacher but, at the same […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen OCTOBER BABY by ERIC WILSON October Baby is the novelisation of the 2011 film of the same name. It is a fictitious account of how 19 year old Hannah finds out that not only is she adopted, but she is the survivor of a botched […]
Book Review by Andre Viljoen The Power of the Prophetic Blessing by John HageeGenre: Christian living In this fascinating book, best-selling author Pastor John Hagee who is well known for his love and knowledge of Israel says that Scripture records ancient blessings by God which still apply today. He says […]