South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
A monthly column by Luphumlo Joka Note: This column was written yesterday — before Jacob Zuma announced his resignation as president and Cyril Ramaphosa was elected as his successor, and before further developments in the Gupta raids saga (see latest updates at going to press — https://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/hawks-hunt-three-more-linked-to-gupta-raids-13300061 and http://ewn.co.za/2018/02/16/hawks-call-on-fugitive-ajay-gupta-to-hand-himself-over) I […]
The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit. — John 3.8 NIV What’s the meaning? Nicodemus thought he was doing everything right. He was a pharisee, […]
A monthly column bringing you frontline testimonies of what God is stirring up across the globe. By international revivalist Lindy-Ann Hopley, Beautiful Witness Ministries. Hey everyone! From me Lindy-Ann, a big Happy New Year!!! It’s 2018!!! Can you believe it! Can you believe the things God has done! I just […]
It is well-documented that William Wordsworth was a serial walker and enjoyed long daily rambles in beautiful surroundings, often in England’s exquisite Lake District but also on extended walking tours in Europe. In fact, according to what appears to be reliable data, renowned British historian George Macaulay Trevelyan reckoned the […]
Originally published in The Christian Institute Advocates for unborn children need the compassion, resilience and ingenuity of 19th century anti-slavery campaigners to succeed in their 21st century work, a writer and journalist has said. In an article for The Gospel Coalition, US-based writer Gracy Olmstead highlighted how evangelical Christian William […]
South African social media has been rife with attacks by various men of God against one another, as well as with believers accusing one another of being devil worshipers — apparently to promote certain leaders by discrediting others, Many believers know that discernment comes by studying God’s word. They should therefore […]
For those who believe in unicorns, understanding the complexities of the transgender issues that are currently making headlines across the world will be a walk in the park. For the rest of us, this issue has come out of nowhere in the past two years and was put firmly in […]
It is an undisputed fact that the early followers of Jesus — who were mostly Jewish — came under fiery persecution, often from their own people. Jesus Himself was crucified and many of His disciples suffered similar fates, though more generally at the hands of the Romans. However, the great […]
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. As school reopens for many this week I’m reminded of my time in school. One year, as school was about to reopen, I broke out in terrible sores all over my hands and arms. My parents tried everything they could to […]
A monthly column by social entrepreneur and A2B Transformation Group founder Vivienne Schultz. Before the Christmas break we were discussing the factors that block human growth. I include a list at the bottom of this blog for you to refer back to. A quick reminder of what we have discussed […]