George Beverly Shea, 104, of Montreat, North Carolina, soloist of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), died yesterday evening(April 16) following a brief illness. Since George Beverly Shea first sang for Graham in 1943 on the Chicago radio hymn program, “Songs in the Night,” Shea has faithfully carried the Gospel […]
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Worship icons Ron Kenoly, Tom Brooks, in Durban this week
Internationally acclaimed praise and worship musicians Dr Ron Kenoly and Tom Brooks will team up with local talent at a live concert in Durban on Friday (April 19) and a praise and worship workshop on Saturday (April 20). They will perform at Faith Revival Church in Phoenix, on Friday, at […]
From call centre drudgery to successful film-maker, author
[notice]By ANNA-MARIA LOMBARD — originally published in www.scratchpages.co.za[/notice] God used old schoolfriend to say: “I do see you.” It’s the stuff of movies – but this story is real: He wrote his first motion picture screenplay in 10 days and secured investment from a major financial institution. Turning the screenplay […]
Deep songs please, not junk food
[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] One of the founding fathers of modern worship music, Brian Doerksen, says: “My deep concern is about some of what is going on in the modern […]
Film trilogy transformed me into friend of God, says director Darren Wilson
[notice]Father Of Lights, is the final film in a trilogy of powerful God encounters that have impacted millions of viewers around the world. ANDRE VILJOEN interviewed director, Darren Wilson in Port Elizabeth this week, at the end of a two weeks Father Of Lights tour of South Africa.[/notice] Part of […]
Miracles reported on set of “The Bible”
Originally published in The Blaze Mark Burnett and Roma Downey’s “The Bible” has received a plethora of press and attention since its debut on March 3. But one of the elements surrounding the television series that hasn’t been discussed much is the fascinating set of miracles (some might simply dismiss […]
Christians dominate ‘American Idol’ this season
Season 12 of American Idol has its share of Christian contestants: Eight of the top 10 are Christians. Contestants Candice Glover, Lazaro Arbos, Janelle Arthur, Curtis Finch Jr., Amber Holcolm, Angie Miller, Devin Velez, and Burnell Taylor are all in it to win it. They’re also not ashamed to share […]
Iran pursues legal action against Ben Affleck for ‘Argo’ Film
Iran is pursuing legal action against the movie Argo. Entertainment critic and former lawyer, Dr. Ted Baehr, is speaking out against the Muslim nation’s move to try the producers and warns of the the dangers of Sharia law. The movie, which took home the Oscar for “Best Picture” in February […]
Cassidy shares profound journey at book launch
Upwards of 120 pastors and Christian leaders from all over Port Elizabeth gathered at St Johns Anglican Church in Walmer to hear Michael Cassidy, founder of African Enterprise and author, speak on his latest book, “The Church Jesus Prayed For “, an exposition of John Ch. 17, which contains the […]
New movie on Armenian genocide to feature Hollywood stars
The Genex — due for release in 2015 Plans for a new movie dedicated to the centennial of the Armenian Genocide have been revealed, with a number of Hollywood stars expected to be involved in the production. Armenian director Artak Sevada reportedly plans the screening of the movie on April […]