Book Review by Amanda Mould SINNER by Ted Dekker. Category: Christian Fiction The book Sinner, by Ted Dekker tells of the extreme lengths we as believers need to go to to stand up for our faith. In today’s climate of political turmoils, do we really know the implications of the […]
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iShine launching new media experience for teens
Christian early teen media group, iShine, is soon releasing three new music albums which will be available in an all-new format known as MVP (Music, Video, Purpose). The MVP format comprises a DVD which includes 10 new songs, 10 music videos, 10 video song explanations, inspiring interviews, as well as […]
Bishop Eric Pike launches book
Retired Anglican Bishop, Eric Pike, launched his book “Who do you say I am?” at a function at St John’s Church, Port Elizabeth last week. He said that each chapter of the book looks at his personal journey through the question that Jesus asked his disciples. The book grew out […]
A good read for lovers of suspense
Book Review by Amanda Mould LISTEN by Rene Gutteridge. Category: Christian Fiction In this age of Internet we are coming across people sharing so much of their lives on social networking sites without considering the consequences of words.The story opens up scenarios that happen in our everyday lives and brings […]
Ds Alwyn Griebenow vier 75ste verjaardag met eerste boek
‘n Afgetrede predikant van Despatch het op sy 75ste verjaardag as skrywer ontpop. Ds. Alwyn Griebenow se eerste boek, Die sewe kruiswoorde, het op Goeie Vrydag op sy verjaardag in die vroeë oggendure van die Kaap af in Despatch aangekom. Dit is later die oggend tydens ‘n Nagmaaldiens by Sondagsriviermond, […]
Burn 24-7 founder to lead worship event in PE next Friday
Worshipers from throughout Port Elizabeth will pursue the presence of God together next Friday as Burn 24-7 founder Sean Feucht leads a Burn gathering in the city. Feucht, who is the founder of grassroots global worship and prayer movement Burn 24-7 is back in South Africa to fan the flames […]
‘Left Behind’ books get makeover
Sixteen years ago, an apocalyptic thriller titled Left Behind quietly released to Christian bookstores throughout the United States. Little did its authors, Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, or its publisher Tyndale House know that it would become a phenomenon, resulting in seven number one bestselling titles and a product […]
Retief Burger and Joe Niemand to perform at Karoo Mighty Men
Two of South Africa’s foremost musicians, Retief Burger and Joe Niemand, will lead praise and worship during the Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC) set to take place from April 29 to May 1 on the outskirts of Middelburg in the Eastern Cape on Rusoord Farm. Burger and Niemand both know […]
PE artist amazed as painting success paves way to share gospel
[notice]Conversion gave Duncan Stewart the boldness to pursue his talent and discover God’s purpose for it[/notice] Port Elizabeth artist Duncan Stewart vividly remembers waking up on the morning of Saturday, September 18, 1998, to an overwhelming awareness of the presence and holiness of God. Six months before, as a […]
Christians need to understand Islam and reach out to Muslims
Book Review by Andre Viljoen Very few Christians understand Islam or know how to respond to it, Peter Hammond says in the new, revised and expanded third edition of his book “Slavery, Terrorism and Islam — The Historical Roots and Contemporary Threat” I believe that is a fair comment and […]