Originally published in Fox News Amy Grant is thankful for having loved ones by her side after she had the “really unique experience of having an unanticipated open-heart surgery”. The singer took to Instagram on Sunday where she revealed the scar from her procedure. The 59-year-old previously shared she had […]
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Prophetic worship album inspired by mother’s miracle recovery after coma
Mariette Davina, a prophetic worship singer and composer who began her music career in South Africa, has released a new album this month that was birthed in her heart after her mother experienced a miraculous healing after she collapsed on November 20 last year and was in a coma for […]
Amy Grant undergoes surgery to fix heart condition she’s had since birth
Originally published in Fox News. Contemporary Christian singer Amy Grant underwent open-heart surgery on Wednesday, June 3, to fix a heart condition that the Grammy Award-winning singer has had since birth, according to her publicist. Grant’s rep, Velvet Kelm, said that, per the doctor, her surgery “couldn’t have gone better”. […]
Louise Campion releases ‘Hold Me Father’, an orchestral anthem for Father´s Day month
South African-born singer-songwriter Louise Campion, now based in London, has released a new EP called Hold Me Father, in time for Father´s Day month in June. She says she has dedicated the song to her late father, Raymond John Campion, who was a superb pipe organist who led worship at Frere Rd […]
‘JOY! Magazine’ publishes ‘The Bible In A Nutshell — New Testament’
How well do you know the Word of God? Have you ever read the Bible as a whole? Do you understand each book of the Bible, as well as where it fits into the storyline of our faith? Do you know the significance of each character, each prophecy, and each […]
Hymns and contemporary worship songs: principles & preferences (1 of 3) – Hugh Wetmore
In the 1970s, when the new wave of “praise and worship songs” swept through the churches, there were people who liked them and people who disliked them. “Worship wars” divided congregations. Usually, the older generation wanted to retain hymns, while the younger generation was eager to embrace the new contemporary […]
True short story — The girl who thought she was smaller than she was
By Mark Roberts Carmen was a shy girl with big blue eyes. She seemed to live in the shadows and hide in the corridors. She didn’t speak unless spoken to, was always polite and never said an unkind word. Carmen had the kind of personality that seemed to bring the […]
Bethel Music worship artist who lost daughter: ‘Worth every one of the million tears’
By Brandon Showalter — Originally published in The Christian Post The worship artist from Bethel Music whose 2-year-old daughter was famously prayed for last year after she suddenly died is reflecting on Mother’s Day, saying the heartache is all worth it. In a Mother’s Day Instagram post, Kalley Heiligenthal, who […]
Natalie Knox – The Mending Chronicles of Liam and Emily: Book Review
Book review by Erica Filter. I am a counsellor who works mainly with children and teenagers at Focus on the Family Africa. I have read The Mending Chronicles of Liam and Emily, which includes a story and workbook with emotional vocabulary. As a counsellor who often deals with children of divorce, […]
Born-again rock ‘n roll pioneer Little Richard dies at 87
Originally published in Christian Headlines.com Rock ‘n roll pioneer Richard Wayne Penniman known famously as Little Richard has passed away at 87-years-old. A statement from his lawyer, Bill Sobel, noted that the Rockstar succumbed to bone cancer. Penniman’s son, Danny Jones Penniman confirmed his father’s death to Rolling Stone. Having […]