By Mark A Serit–Originally Published in The Gospel Herald. Mexican-American musician Carlos Santana revealed how believing in Jesus Christ helped him to overcome the chains of depression. When his wife Deborah left him after 34 years of marriage, suicidal thoughts haunted Santana. In an interview with Rolling Stone, he admitted […]
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Bono has a message for young christian artists
Originally published by Huff Post “We don’t have to please God in any other way than to be brutally honest.” U2 musician Bono has spent years reading and learning from the poetry of the Psalms, a book of the bible that contains ancient hymns. If there’s one thing Bono has […]
Kim Walker-Smith releases solo album ‘On My Side’
Originally published in Urban Christian News Jesus Culture’s Kim Walker-Smith has released her first solo project in four years, On My Side, available now. Also beginning last weekend, was the popular Outcry Tour that features Walker-Smith and Jesus Culture hitting more than 15 major markets. Walker-Smith is considered one of […]
LISTEN to “Mighty Men — The Anthem” — and to the composer who is on a mission to activate godly warriors
Gateway News spoke to Warren Elliott composer of “Mighty Men — The Anthem” which he wrote for the Mighty Men of South Africa. A music video of the song will be recorded live at the Western Cape Mighty Men Conference — September 29 to October 1 2017. [LISTEN TO THE […]
Finding a tune for the lyrics you want to sing
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] In the run-up to Easter, our congregation pondered the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross, during the seven weeks climaxing on Good Friday. The pastor […]
Loyiso Bala at PE church on Good Friday
Award-winning South African artist, Loyiso Bala is set to perform in Port Elizabeth for one night only, at Word of Faith Christian Centre on April 14. Known for his smooth R&B voice, Loyiso has performed across the globe alongside the likes of John Legend, Jamelia, Elton John and Will Smith. […]
Ciara thankful for ‘God’s grace’ after surviving car accident
Originally published in Christian Today Body Party singer Ciara, who is seven months pregnant, figured in a minor car accident in Los Angeles last Friday. She was driving her white Mercedes SUV and was making a left turn when a grey Volvo SUV suddenly slammed into the front passenger side […]
Karoo Mighty Men koppie pilgramage inspired worship song
Christian musician Dewald Gouws who is well-known as a worship leader at Mighty Men conferences shares a testimony about the origin of one of his latest songs, Born Again: “After a wonderful holiday in the Cape in October of 2016, and long hours spent on the road, I decided to let […]
Songs of fantasy … Songs of reality — Hugh Wetmore
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] A close friend wrote to me asking for prayer as he faces a crisis of rejection and slander-gossip. A former pastor had publicly attacked him over […]
Tim Hughes, Mike Pilavachi at live album recording at LIV Village
Two thousand worshipers will gather on April 8 2017 in Cottonlands, KwaZulu-Natal, for Live at LIV led by Worship Central singer/songwriter Tim Hughes (UK), Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi (UK) and the LIV Village Choir. The reason for the event, which is open to the public, is to gather worshipers […]

