South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
[notice]A monthly interview column in which Mike Beets tunes into the heartbeat of Christian musicians and the SA Christian music industry.[/notice] What seemed like a chance meeting five years ago when brothers Jaco and Johan van den Berg met the church newbie, Zander De Beer at Living Word Church in […]
Originally published in Charisma News Francis and Lisa Chan’s new book, You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity, released Tuesday. The couple made and performed in a rap video to promote the book. Watch the funny video, “Ride It Out Together,” below.
The ‘Africa Bless Israel’ organisation founded by Reverend Albert Mbenga-Ukulangai has inspired the creation of a song called Africa Arise. The song features singers from western, southern, central and eastern Africa and was written by John Osa, the founder of The Rebirth of Africa Vision and pastor at the Kingdom Heirs […]
In the South African media space there is a lack of informative, smart and thoughtful writing, especially in and from a Christian context, writes Ryan Peter, editor of the newly launched Christian Blogger. Meanwhile, he says, there are plenty of bloggers who do fill this space and actively engage […]
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter CITY HARBOR: CITY HARBOR It is a fantastic thing to witness the handy work of God Almighty in us humans don’t you think? By His grace we all start out the same way, then step by step the journey progresses. First comes the gurgles and […]
A first child, a debut album, and a life-threatening disease… [notice]Andrew Ehrenzeller is a worship leader/songwriter from Jesus Culture Music who passionately invites others into relationship with God. Ehrenzeller has recently released his first album, ‘Children of Promise’, amidst being in and out of hospitals after a life threatening illness […]
WELL known LINK FM DJ Vikki Cole is about to set the East London stage alight in a one night only musical production with a difference. Touch His Garment is show featuring original songs from the Reaching Higher co-presenter and powerful mini drama skits by Hudson Park High School teacher […]
Book review by Val Viljoen BRIDGE TO HAVEN by FRANCINE RIVERS Francine Rivers has used the ever-popular prodigal theme in this her latest and much anticipated new novel. Much of it is set in the Hollywood of the 1950’s – a further ingredient that makes for an interesting read. An […]
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter PASSION: TAKE IT ALL (DELUXE EDITION) PASSION: What are you passionate about? What drives you to pursue something beyond your own ability? What inspires you? What does this word even mean to ordinary people like you and me? Is this a word exclusively reserved for […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Lecrae made history with his brand-new single “All I Need Is You” this week, becoming the first Christian hip-hop artist of all time to ever reach the number-one spot on iTunes. The rapper spoke with The Christian Post about the achievement this week and […]