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Wanderlust Productions who have made a unique mark with their feature film-length documentaries ‘Finger of God’,’Furious Love’ and ‘Father of Lights’ have released their first cartoon, ‘Anointed Fighters’. Company founder and film director Darren Wilson says that their documentaries have “helped shape a generation of believers to know the loving […]
Originally published in The Christian Post A recently released version of the Christmas carol, “Little Drummer Boy” by acapella singing group Pentatonix, is so good it’s getting praise from even people who admit they “don’t like Christianity”. The group released the video to the “soothing” version of the carol on […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen MOTHER OF MALAWI by AL GIBSON I had the great privilege of meeting Annie Chikwaza before reading this book, so my enjoyment of it had an extra dimension. But even if this had not been the case, I am sure I would still list this […]
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter BETHEL MUSIC — WITHOUT WORDS This week at last I can testify to the fact that I actually do know the artists who came up with this week’s new release. Oh yes, none other than WITHOUT WORDS by Bethel Music. Five months ago I […]
[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 first Christmas Carol was sung from the sky by angels. The words, but not the music, have been preserved for us by Dr Luke, in […]
Originally published in Charisma NewsActress Angelina Jolie, like other powerful stars in Hollywood, has begun directing her own movies. Surprisingly, her next project is about a Christian athlete, with a script penned by the notorious Coen brothers (Fargo, Raising Arizona and True Grit). The movie, Unbroken, is based on writer Laura Hillenbrand’s biography of […]
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter MATT MAHER — ALL THE PEOPLE SAID AMEN You might be thinking that I should know the artists whom I review, but on the other hand I it has its advantages ‘meeting’ them for the first time when I hear their music… Let me introduce […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen HEART OF THE COUNTRY by RENE GUTTERIDGE & JOHN WARD Heart of the Country is the story of two prodigals. Luke is from a wealthy background; Faith has come to the big city from the country, running from her father and sister on the death […]
DVD Review by Allan Verryne ANGUS BUCHAN — STARTING THE JOURNEY The Advent season is upon us, and maybe you are looking for a pertinent, personal gift for a friend who has recently decided to follow Jesus Christ as the Saviour and Lord of their lives. Well, if that is […]
Originally published in IOL Tonight The sixth annual SABC Crown Gospel Awards have come and gone in another year that was full of surprises. The ceremony, which was hosted by gospel singer Thabo Mdluli and singer and dancer Thembi Seete, was held at Durban’s International Conference Centre on Sunday. The […]