When I returned to South Africa in October 1970, I had no doubt that Rosemarie Göbel was the girl I wanted to marry. My resolve and determination not to get involved in a relationship that could lead to marriage whilst in Germany were thus effectively dashed. A new resolve grew […]
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Justin Bieber ‘trusting God’ amid facial paralysis, asks fans for prayers: ‘It’s all for a reason’
Originally published in The Christian Post Pop star Justin Bieber has asked fans to pray for him as he battles Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which has caused the right side of his face to have paralysis, but he said he trusts God that “it’s all for a reason.” “Obviously as you […]
Get connected to the awesome Godly Revolution relaunch stream on Friday!!!
Tickets are sold out for the live relaunch on Friday of South Africa’s legendry praise, worship and youth leadership fest, Godly Revolution, but you can still connect via live streaming. Churches, youth groups, schools and home groups can purchase a live screen link for R1 000 by clicking on this link and […]
4 Christian films that show the Holy Spirit making the impossible happen
Originally published in Charisma News If you want to see what the Holy Spirit is doing worldwide, you do not want to miss these four movies—Almost Holy, Mully, Free Burma Rangers and Emanuel. Each one is unique in its relevance for today and an inspiration to believers worldwide. ‘Almost Holy‘ […]
Christian Women’s Business Network launching in Western Cape on Saturday
Western Cape women from different sectors and industries are about to experience a first-of-its-kind networking session to be hosted by the Christian Women Business Network (CWBN). On June 11 business, professional and ministry women are invited to participate in the launch of the CWBN Western Cape Chapter at the Seven […]
Charles Stephens — Da Timothy Code: Shepherding the flock without fleecing the sheep: Book review
Da Timothy Code grabbed and held my attention because, with church history as a major at university, I had taught church history at the Union Bible Institute. I had given special emphasis to the churches from which my African students came. I gained many new insights from Chuck’s book. Alongside this has […]
What God Joined Together: Chapter 4 — The girl from Mühlacker
A serialisation of a new book by Cape Town missionary and author Ashley Cloete about love across the colour divide in the apartheid era. Each week we will publish a new chapter I had just turned twenty-three when I left South Africa. Romances started to play a bigger role in my life […]
Popular devotional ‘Jesus Calling’ tops 40 million sold
Originally published in Premier Christian News Jesus Calling, the popular 365-day devotional written by American author Sarah Young has now sold more than 40 million copies across all formats and editions, according to Publishers Weekly, an influential trade magazine. Young began writing the book in the 1990s and, after a […]
What God Joined Together: Chapter 3 — Don’t get involved in politics
A serialisation of a new book by Cape Town missionary and author Ashley Cloete about love across the colour divide in the apartheid era. Each week we will publish a new chapter I cannot say that preparations for Germany were my biggest priority in the months leading up to my scheduled departure. […]
M.I.A. says she had a vision of Jesus and is now a born-again Christian
Originally published in Relevant M.I.A., one of the coolest and most revolutionary artists of her generation, has had a spiritual transformation. In a conversation with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam said that she had a vision of Jesus in 2017 that convinced her to become a Christian. “Since then, […]
