“One deadline no one will miss is the moment we die,” writes veteran South African journalist Ron Steele in the final chapter of his frank and fascinating memoir, Deadline Eternity: a journalist torn by three loves. Now in his 80s, Ron began sports reporting for the Rand Daily Mail at […]
Arts & Events
Henry Blackaby, author of ‘Experiencing God,’ has died at 88
Originally published in The Roys Report Henry Blackaby, a pastor and author whose Experiencing God Bible study sold more than 8 million copies, has died at age 88. “We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Henry Blackaby,” Ben Mandrell, president of Lifeway Christian Resources, Blackaby’s longtime […]
Artful Faith — Christ and the other person
A fortnightly 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! It was an early weekday morning and my calendar reminded me that it […]
A Precious Gem: Python star’s moving portrayal of hero Harry
Book review by Charles Gardner Some years ago, I chanced upon a magnificent sight only a few miles from my home – a stunning viaduct carrying a disused railway over a wooded valley. It was a hidden gem I had no idea was there. I have just finished reading a […]
Lecrae credits Jesus after snagging top Christian music Grammys
Originally published in The Christian Post Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae thanked Jesus for “using broken instruments to play healing music” and for being “my all in all in everything” after snagging two Grammy Awards in Christian music categories on Sunday night. At the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Feruary 4 […]
‘Jesus Revolution’ director bringing life of King David to Amazon Prime
Originally published in CBN News The director behind the highly successful faith-based film, Jesus Revolution, is bringing a new series about the life of King David to Amazon Prime Video. Director Jon Erwin and former Netflix executive Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten have co-founded The WONDER Project, a faith-based, values-driven movie studio. “I believe […]
3C Live releases 6th album, ‘We Bow Down’
3C Live, the renowned South African Gospel music group, riding high on their achievements at the recent Crown Gospel Music Awards, where they walked away with two wins out of seven nominations, have just released their latest album, We Bow Down. “The music from Communion with the King album has […]
‘The Chosen’ Season 4 brings tears, plot twists and a ‘big surprise’
Oriinally published in Christian Headlines The newest season of The Chosen will include a more serious tone with a little sorrow and lots of surprises for fans, say two producers of the series who have been on the project since the first season. The Chosen: Season 4 (episodes 1-3) launches in theatres on February 1, […]
Artful Faith — A timely gift from heaven
A new, fortnightly 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! 1 Thess 5:19-21, says: “Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat […]