Originally published in Charisma News The most popular book of all time may be celebrating a bit of a renaissance. Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27, 2014) marks the first anniversary of the Bible App for Kids, developed by YouVersion in partnership with OneHope. The app has been downloaded in 200-plus […]
Arts & Events
Kari Jobe gets married, says wedding a ‘taste of Heaven’
Originally published in The Gospel Herald Grammy-nominated Christian artist Kari Jobe got a “taste of heaven” at her wedding on Friday, where she got married to her worship colleague and best friend Cody Carnes. While a wedding is one of the most significant days in a person’s life, the Bible recorded that […]
Famous painting of Jesus by Piero della Francesca in danger
Originally published by Christian Today An Italian Renaissance masterpiece that English novelist Aldous Huxley once described as “the greatest picture in the world” was saved from destruction in World War Two by a British artillery officer who defied orders to shell the town. Today, Piero della Francesca’s 15th Century fresco […]
Justin Bieber cuts off alcohol and drugs as part of 2-Week mission to become a better Christian
Originally published in The Christian Post Justin Bieber is said to be on a mission for self improvement and a new report claims the pop star has enlisted the help of his pastor. The 20-year-old “Baby” singer will reportedly spend two weeks with Carl Lentz, lead pastor at Hillsong New […]
Jenny-May Hudson SA tour reaches East London next week
Jenny-May Hudson, author of Monsters, Mice and Mercy, will be in East London next week to share her story of redemption, healing and wholeness after years of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her psychopathic father. The popular speaker, who now lives in Perth, Australia, details her chilling […]
Sidetracked with LigWeg — passionate worship by passionate people
[notice]A monthly interview column in which Mike Beets tunes into the heartbeat of Christian musicians and the SA Christian music industry.[/notice] LigWeg is the solo brainchild of Gert Smit, and has been around for a number of years releasing their self-titled debut album in 2013. Gert is no newbie in […]
Desperation Band — Banner: Review
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter I love it when a group of musicians are so confident in their own ability and comfortable in their own skin, that they are not afraid to share a stage with other musicians for a common purpose, to worship the One and Only God of […]
TBN Africa rebrands to Faith Broadcasting Network
South Africa’s premier Christian television channel rebranded on November 1, 2014 from TBN Africa to FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK. This name change and branding strategy is a direct result of the Board’s innovative approach to keep Christian television fresh and relevant in today’s society, says Media Director, Waldo Malan. Since its inception in […]
40 years of TWR ministry broadcasting from Swaziland
Staff of the international media organization TWR joined churches, partners and other friends on Friday (October 31) to celebrate four decades of broadcasting from the ministry’s powerful transmitter complex in Swaziland. The main gathering was at the transmitter site itself near Manzini, Swaziland. A simultaneous celebration at Croydon Baptist Church was […]
The Sistine Chapel gets R40m makeover
Originally published in Christianity Today The Sistine Chapel is more dazzling, and its artwork better preserved, due to recently completed lighting and ventilation system upgrades. The three million euro (R40m) renovation included the installation of 7 000 specially-designed LED lamps, and a state-of-the-art ventilation system, according to Yahoo News. The […]
