South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter It was the summer of 2007 when Michael W Smith not only visited our country, but to my great delight, made his way to the beautiful city of Port Elizabeth. What an honor it was to have lunch with the man who wrote songs many […]
Fiery worshipers in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town will unite to honour God with all their hearts in 24 hour, citywide worship events over the next two weekends. Everybody is welcome and entrance is free. The Endless Summer Burn will take place from 7pm on Friday, December 12 to 7pm […]
Originally published in Christian Post Angelina Jolie, though not religious, discovered the ultimate power of prayer while on set of her forthcoming film “Unbroken,” thanks to her unlikely bond with a WWII hero and devout Christian. Louis Zamperini, who died of pneumonia at age 97 on July 2, was the […]
What happens when an artist who loves Jesus and believes that art transforms people is invited to conduct a 3-day art workshop for convicted criminals under the watchful eye of Correctional Services officials? God is present and lives are touched, answers Lisa Crumpton, a Johannesburg artist, after her latest interaction with prisoners during […]
Book Review by Afrika Mhlophe Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (NKJV). If you are one those people who believe in the power of positive words then you will find the ‘Prophetic Word Bank’ […]
Jefferson Bethke the 20-something spoken word poet and speaker whose 2012 YouTube video “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus,” has at this time been viewed more than 28.5 million times, will be visiting South Africa in 2015. Quintis Jacobs, youth pastor of Spirit Word Ministries which is organising the SA tour […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen In the Bible, the story of Ruth is beautiful and inspiring. It is a story of redemption and restoration, and can be a powerful initiator of hope to those who are experiencing disappointment and discouragement in their journey through life. Sarah Jakes is the daughter […]
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter Have you ever dreamed of being stranded on a desert island? Yes, a desert island and actually dreaming of going there! I know this sounds a bit extreme but think about it for a moment… It feels like the years go by quicker as I […]
Book Review by Andre Viljoen WALKING BY FAITH: 366 DAILY DEVOTIONS by ANGUS BUCHAN “Will you walk by faith and not by sight?” Angus Buchan asks readers in the January 1 entry in his new book of daily devotions for every day of the year. Echoing the words of Scripture […]
This weekend Port Elizabethans will experience fresh pressed Christian creative arts at the launch of Whimsical — Worship in Motion. Whimsical is a platform to showcase home-grown talent — specifically Christian creative arts. “We recognise the need to build and support worshippers in our city whether they be musicians, singers, […]