Originally published in CBN Why does a traditional worship leader, producer of 22 best-selling albums and co-author of five books, including his latest, Brazen: Be a Voice not an Echo (with sole authorship), leave the safe confines of his megachurch to take his worship ministry to the streets? To answer that question, […]
Books & Book Reviews
From sports stardom to faith and a heart for South Africa — Iona Rossely shares her story
Gateway News recently interviewed Iona Rossely, a champion athlete turned TV presenter, artist, author and coordinator of an anti-slavery organisation. A powerful testimonial book, Racing on Empty, about her life was recently published. It’s about Iona’s journey to faith and how South Africa, especially Cape Town and the Sozo Foundation, […]
Retired bishop shares insights in book on 200km prayer walk through Nelson Mandela Bay
Former Anglican Bishop Eric Pike has written a thought-provoking and insightful book about his experiences, the people he met and the sights that both saddened him and made him hopeful during the inaugural 200km Nehemiah Prayer Walk through all 60 wards of Nelson Mandela Bay (PE, Uitenhage and Despatch). The […]
Christian Liberty books produces video to celebrate 25th anniversary
Christian Liberty Books (CLB) is celebrating 25 years of providing quality Bible based resources for home education, missions, evangelism, Christian history, creation science, reformation and revival, says CLB in a media release. To mark the ocassion the ministry has produced a video promoting its resources: click here to view the […]
‘JOY! Magazine’ publishes ‘The Bible In A Nutshell — New Testament’
How well do you know the Word of God? Have you ever read the Bible as a whole? Do you understand each book of the Bible, as well as where it fits into the storyline of our faith? Do you know the significance of each character, each prophecy, and each […]
True short story — The girl who thought she was smaller than she was
By Mark Roberts Carmen was a shy girl with big blue eyes. She seemed to live in the shadows and hide in the corridors. She didn’t speak unless spoken to, was always polite and never said an unkind word. Carmen had the kind of personality that seemed to bring the […]
Natalie Knox – The Mending Chronicles of Liam and Emily: Book Review
Book review by Erica Filter. I am a counsellor who works mainly with children and teenagers at Focus on the Family Africa. I have read The Mending Chronicles of Liam and Emily, which includes a story and workbook with emotional vocabulary. As a counsellor who often deals with children of divorce, […]
New book ‘King of the Jews’ enlightens both Christians and Jews about Jesus
The world in lockdown? Life turned upside down? Here’s something to lift your spirits. King of the Jews is a great read demonstrating how the carpenter from Nazareth is the key figure behind all history Who is set to return in the very near future, judging from the fulfilment of […]
‘YouVersion’ reports: Bible reading 54% higher over Holy week this year
Bible sales also rising amidst virus crisis By Michael Gryboski — Originally published in The Christian Post Although large numbers of churches did not hold in-person services for Holy Week due to coronavirus shutdowns, Bible reading greatly increased compared to last year, according to YouVersion App. YouVersion reported this week […]
WATCH: Signs in the clouds tell of journey with God
Cape Town husband, father of two and author Mangoran Reddy has documented a two-year spiritual journey in which God revealed many things to him through Scripture and through messages hidden in cloud formations. Reddy’s remarkable adventure with the Holy Spirit began in 2017 as he was approaching his 40th birthday […]