South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
‘The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.’ — Number 6: 24 – 26 With much of the world experiencing stress, hardship and uncertainly under lockdown worship musicians […]
Fast-rising South Africa Gospel-singer, HLE, has released a live video of her chart-topping single Dwala which is the lead single from her highly-anticipated debut album Your Kingdom on Earth. “It’s been a long time coming!!” says the former Joyous Celebration lead singer whose video went live last Friday. “I’m so excited for people […]
The South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) were announced on Wednesday last week, amid a cloud of criticism. The organisers had technical challenges with virtual screening that saw the awards being announced very late at night. Among those who were awarded is veteran actress Clementine Mosimane. She was awarded […]
The Jesus Slide 2020 World Quarantine Dance Video was created by Grace Covington, a Christian singer and songwriter from the United States, features dancers from all over the world including Johannesburg and Mthatha in South Africa. The dancers were discovered by Covington on the social media platform TikTok. Each dancer recorded […]