South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
By J Lee Grady — Originally published in Charisma News. After Fidel Castro’s death on November 25, journalists, Hollywood entertainers and heads of state described the Cuban leader as an “iconic figure,” a “tireless advocate for equity” and “a champion of the poor.” Never was it so obvious that the […]
[notice]A monthly column by Vivienne Solomons who is a legal consultant who passionately believes that God wants His people to make a difference right where they are and to stand up for what is true and just. She is also passionate about encouraging young women to walk victoriously with God […]
[notice]A new monthly column for young ladies by Kate Fitz-Gibbon[/notice] Are you ready for the harvest? My Bestie Got Saved! And she is radical now! So radical that she says she’s literally on fire and crazy in love. It is one of the most beautiful things in this life when […]
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] Christmas this year falls on a Sunday — make it Special with a song-list that is totally different to the usual Sunday’s Praise and Worship selection. […]
[notice]A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus.[/notice] They called themselves, “the silent majority.” The people who supported Donald Trump that is. The world was FLABBERGASTED when he won. Oh! The horror! The absolute mayhem! For days I’d been glued to BBC World, watching the drama unfold. It […]
As we draw to the end of this year 2016 but more importantly as we have already entered into the Hebrew year 5777 we must be cognisant of what lies ahead in the Spirit. Paul writes and encourages us to be wise and prepared for that we may face. Jesus’s […]
[notice]A new fortnightly column by a team of real people dedicating their lives to the fight against human trafficking, exploitation and social injustice. This week’s writer is Robyn Leigh Curran. She gives us a look inside the thinking behind her PhD dissertation.[/notice] National Human Trafficking Resource Line Human trafficking and […]
My hymn of praise to the greatest hero of all As tributes were paid over the weekend to all who sacrificed their lives in modern conflict – with special reference to the horrors of the Somme 100 years ago – I thought of the part my own ancestors played. There […]
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] International, national and local news seem to be carrying stories of conflict after conflict — disaster and tragedy adding to the uncertainty in which most of the world finds itself. In isiXhosa there is a saying “Alitshoni lingenandaba” which means that there […]
EFF leader Julius Malema’s recent tirade against white South Africans has left me wondering if his future unguarded speeches will fall foul of the proposed Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill. This bill, which was published for public comment, makes provision for perpetrators to spend up […]