South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
“Freed By God But Imprisoned By Culture” is the provocative title of a new book by Port Elizabeth pastor and author Afrika Mhlophe. Mhlophe says the idea for the book came to him while he was writing his first book, “Christianity and the Veneration of the Dead” which was released […]
DVD Review by Val Viljoen Luke Rogers is at a crossroad in his life. He has been a follower of Jesus, but lack of forgiveness towards his father for walking out on him and his mother when Luke was a young boy threatens to drive him towards wrong decisions. He […]
Christians from around the world have united to pray for Mark Hall, lead vocalist for the Christian worship band Casting Crowns, following the announcement that he will be undergoing surgery due to a recent cancer diagnosis. The “Who am I” singer posted the sobering announcement via a Facebook message on […]
Blood Speaks, an ambitious stage production for the whole family which will be presented at the Sand Du Plessis Theatre in Bloemfontein on April 9, 10 and 11, asks questions that are relevant in an age when ISIS and other Islamist groups are committing atrocities agains Christians and other groups, […]
Red hot worshipers are invited to be a part of 13 hours of nonstop worship at BURN this Friday (February 27, 2015) starting at 19h00 at The Storehouse Church at 36 Vitry Ave, Lorraine, Port Elizabeth. “Unified worship attracts Gods heart, ultimately Jesus is returning for ONE Bride, ” says Pete […]
DVD Review by Anna Heydenrych Genre: Drama; Lead Performer: Dougray Scott; Performers: Naveen Andrews (Lost), Omar Sharif; First released in 2006 as a TV mini series; Released 2014 as two-part feature movie Ten Commandments brings us the story of Moses (not for the first time) in a two part feature […]
Originally published in Gospel Herald Old Fashioned, an independent film about Godly romance created by the makers of “God’s Not Dead,” has garnered massive box office success and received rave reviews from critics in its opening weekend. The film, which hit theaters Valentine’s Day weekend, portrays a former frat boy […]
Can we be happy when we’re single? Ryan Peter looks to answer this question in his new book, Your Single Happiness, which released on Friday, February 13, 2015. In 2004, writer and journalist Ryan Peter was tired of “having tried everything” and still being single. This, coupled with what he calls […]
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter This year has kicked off with a very fast paced rush and I could just give a sigh of relief when I was handed this album. THE UNDOING has been a long awaited first album from singer, songwriter and worshipper Stefany Gretzinger. Getting married, moving […]
[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] The family were excited when Dad brought home the new Mercedes C-class. It had the most comfortable seats they’d ever sat in, much better than their lounge […]