Orignally published in CBN TikTok sensation Forrest Frank is taking the Christian music industry by storm with his feel-good songs that celebrate God’s goodness and blessings. The 29-year-old was recently named GMA Dove Award New Artist of the Year, and he told the audience that while he is thankful for […]
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Prayer breakfast on October 7 for healing of SA-Israel relations
An inaugural South Africa — Israel Prayer Breakfast to pray for the healing and restoration of SA’s relationship with Israel will take place in Pretoria on Monday October 7. The prayer initiative is being launced 50 years after the Yom Kippur War which started on October 6 1973 and on […]
‘The Chosen’ being translated into 600 languages
Originally published in CBN The popular TV series about the life of Jesus, The Chosen, is being translated into over 600 languages said Stan Jantz, President and CEO of Come and See, a nonprofit leader in the Bible translation industry. “This has never been done for a TV show of any […]
Instagram makes teen accounts private; watchdog group hails ‘major victory’
Originally published in The Christian Post Instagram has announced that it’s making the accounts of teenagers private in an attempt to make the social media platform safer. In an announcement on Tuesday, the platform said it was introducing what it calls “Instagram Teen Accounts,” with the privacy measures being made “to reassure […]
‘The Passion of the Christ’ sequel takes shape as Mel Gibson scouts Malta
Originally published in crosswalk.com According to a new report, Mel Gibson is scouting locations in Malta for the sequel to the 2004 blockbuster The Passion of the Christ and could begin production as early as 2025. That sequel, The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection, has long been anticipated by fans and is expected to explore […]
Ancient Christian mosaic containing one of earliest references to Jesus’ divinity unveiled
Originally published in The Christian Post An ancient mosaic located near what’s believed to be the site of the prophesied battle of Armageddon in Israel contains a reference to Jesus as God, providing insights into early Christian worship during a time when the Roman Empire still persecuted followers of Christ. […]
Crowns legacy carries on after death of founder, Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule
The founder of the Crown Gospel Music Awards (Crowns) Zanele Mbokazi- Nkambule recently passed away from cancer. After her diagnosis in May and watching how her health was deteriorating, many Crown supporters wondered if the awards ceremony would be postponed this year. At a media briefing held at Ukhozi FM […]
Book preview: ‘The Role of Judges in Nation Building’
Gateway News questions passionate nationbuilder and prolific author Thabo Sizo Mahlobo about his latest book, The Role of Judges in Nation Building 1. Tell us a little about yourself My name is Thabo Sizo Mahlobo. Husband to Nthabiseng Mahlobo for over 13 years, and a father to Noluthando, Neo and […]
40-day ‘Appeal To Heaven’ prayer conference kicks off at Cape Town church
Good Hope Christian Centre (GHCC), Cape Town launched its annual 40-day prayer conference, titled “Appeal To Heaven” on Wednesday, September 4 at its Ottery campus. The conference, which continues until Sunday October 13, is a time dedicated to seeking God through prayer, worship, and fasting, says a church spokesperson. In […]
Artful Faith: Where prophetic art and optometry meet
A column in which Marzanne Slabbert explores the enigmatic fusion of faith and art in South Africa. Join her on an artistic journey and explore the many ways in which God is using the visual arts! In a world where the lines between faith and profession often seem blurred, Rejeanne […]