By J Lee Grady — Originally published in Charisma Just say the phrase “Christian movie,” and you’ll hear plenty of snarky comments. Most secular viewers don’t want to be preached at in theaters, so they aren’t going to praise a faith-based film no matter how good its production values are. […]
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Youth invited to free Christian conference in KZN
By Gerda Potgieter Youth are invited to attend the KwaSizabantu Youth Conference at the KwaSizabantu mission station at Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal from December 10 to 16. The Christian youth conference is free and the theme, “Jesus is the Light of the World,” promises to inspire and uplift participants as they engage […]
YouVersion reveals top Bible verse for 2024
Originally published in The Christian Post The popular Bible app YouVersion has revealed its most popular verse of the year for 2024, with more users engaging in that verse than others. In a statement on Monday, YouVersion stated that Philippians 4:6 saw “higher engagement than any other verse this year”. “Do not […]
Community-based music academy celebrates milestone
On November 16 all roads led to Diepsloot as many people rushed there to witness the official launch of Whispering Hope Music Academy (WHMA). WHMA is a community-based music academy that aims to build safe and liveable communuties through music. Established in Diepsloot, Gauteng in 2021, WHMA has expanded its […]
Steve Maltz — ‘Who Am I?’: Book review
Sequel to Now Everything Changes exposes sinister roots of wokery For those with an identity crisis, and for others who fail to understand what all the fuss is about, a helpful guide has emerged. In a sequel to Now Everything Changes, Steve Maltz moves on from explaining the huge spike […]
‘The Chosen’ unveils long-awaited Season 5 trailer
Originally published in Premier Christian News The teaser trailer for the highly anticipated fifth season of The Chosen has been released, offering a glimpse of the Last Supper. The popular series, which dramatises the life and ministry of Jesus, will focus on the events leading up to His crucifixion, according to creator […]
Women NOW Christmas celebration, night of worship
Women are invited to an inspiring evening of celebration, worship, and fellowship at the Women NOW event, hosted by Pastor Wendy McDonald at Good Hope Christian Centre, Ottery, Cape Town, on Friday November 29 at 6pm. The evening will kick off with a Christmas market offering a variety of handmade […]
‘From pain to purpose: my journey to healing’
By Hannah Viviers — Sponsored post — From February 3 to February 10, 2025, detox coach and author of Detoxxed, Hannah Viviers, will be hosting a Juicing and Body Cleanse Retreat at Ocean Grove Guesthouse, Munster Beach, South Africa. Below is Hannah’s story of overcoming chronic illness and infertility, and […]
Artful faith: More than a talent — a golden opportunity
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! Today, as I prepared tomorrow’s journal prompt for the “21-Day Biblical Affirmation Journey” with […]
Forrest Frank, CeCe Winans among Christian artists nominated for Grammys
Originally published in The Christian Post The Recording Academy announced nominations for the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Thursday, with Christian and Gospel artists such as Bethel Music, Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans and newcomer Forest Frank receiving nods. Bethel Music and Jenn Johnson, alongside CeCe Winans, were nominated for the live rendition […]