South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
By Jonathan Feldstein — Originally published in Charisma News Since 2006, former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was in the news regularly, though less frequently as the years passed, not for what he’d done, but for what he hadn’t done until this week. He died. I write this neither […]
The commonalities of a blind leader and his followers are that both of them are blind, which is the obvious part, but also that their destination is similar. According to Jesus, both the leader and his followers are heading for a ditch. I was considering this recently when reflecting on […]
[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] December 2013. The Church was packed, the congregation sang their hearts out. Christmas Carol after Christmas Carol, celebrating the Birth of the Lord Jesus Christ over […]
Now that Former President Nelson Mandela has been buried I thought it appropriate to deal with an issue that was topical during the 10 day period of mourning and this is the issue of idolatry. The period of mourning and ceremonies surrounding Mandela’s death brought to bear issues of cultural […]
Originally published in Charisma News Pastor Paul is one of a multitude of Chinese Christian leaders who has a burning desire to see his nation converted and brought into abundant life in this world and everlasting life in the world to come. He founded a church in 2003 and then […]
[notice]Musings around children’s ministry.[/notice] It is the end of the year again and many of us will be reflecting upon what has happened in 2013. Last year, around this time I sat and listened to my pastor as he preached out of Galatians 6:7 and reminded us all solemnly that […]
Originally published in Charisma News Christianity in India is growing at a rapid rate among middle- and high-caste Indians and young people, according to Unfinished magazine, which examines social, economic and cultural trends in the “new India.” The current “remarkable receptivity to Christ” across the entire spectrum of Indian society, […]
[notice]Debbie Hemmens shares a story from a Johannesburg school which demonstrates that firm discipline can produce positive results. She calls for more education to help people see the value of discipline.[/notice] Recently we have seen many scenes on our screens of discipline gone horribly wrong in our South African schools. […]
His death was expected but the world’s reaction to it caught many of us by surprise. The measure of the person former President Nelson Mandela was has become clear even to those who consider themselves to be apolitical. Since his passing at 20h50 last week Thursday the name Nelson Mandela […]
[notice]A monthly column in which KWAKANYA NDLELENI shares testimonies of young people who are radical for Jesus.[/notice] “Before you keep reading this I’d like for you to take a moment to pray that God gives you a reason each new day to hold on to Him and His goodness.” “I […]