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 […]
Books & Book Reviews
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 […]
Preston Sprinkle — Living in a Gray World: Book review
Book review by Debbie Hemmens The explanation on the front cover says this book is “A Christian Teen’s Guide To Understanding Homosexuality. The book does just that through honest conversation, real-life examples and biblical research for people to find answers that align with God’s intent. The book is written primarily […]
Christopher Schacht: Around the World on 50 Bucks — Book review
FEBRUARY BOOK GIVEAWAY Answer the question below and email your answer, together with your name, physical address and cellphone number to news@gatewaynews.co.za and you could receive one of two copies of Around the World with 50 Bucks by Christopher Schacht that Struik Publishers are giving away this month. The deadline for […]
Author seeking witnesses to authentic miracles for latest book project
Do you know of miracles or healings that defy scientific or medical explanation and which can be verified by witnesses? Then former Apostolic Faith Mission of SA president and author Dr Isak Burger would like hear from you in connection with a new book project in which he aims to […]
The Power of Favor — Joel Osteen: Book Review
CHRISTMAS BOOK GIVEAWAY Answer the question below and email your answer, together with your name, physical address and cellphone number to news@gatewaynews.co.za and you could receive one of two copies of The Power of Favor by Joel Osteen that we are giving away this month. The deadline for participating in the book […]
Veteran SA theologian writes book to help preachers polish sermons
Veteran theologian and author Professor Klaus Nürnberger recently published his latest book titled Speaking in the Name of God: A Manual for Preachers. The book presents itself as an on-the-job training course for lay preachers and a self-enhancing tool for ordained preachers. Having listened to and presented countless sermons himself, […]