South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
[notice] A fortnightly column by Anna Heydenrych.[/notice] I recently became a mom. My son was one month old yesterday. There is nothing that could have prepared me for the reality of being a mother. Although I spent much time in anticipation, reading up on babies, thinking about my baby and […]
[notice]Musings around children’s ministry. Reflections on weeks 5 and 6 of a 10 weeks teaching stint.[/notice] This week for me has been all about renewing my mind and allowing the Lord to change my heart towards certain things and people. I have a friend, Musekiwa Samuriwo whom I often chat […]
[notice]A response to what is happening prophetically in the world today — A monthly column by Julie de Lisle[/notice] Recently over a period of 3 weeks I kept hearing this “sound”. Seeing as though it had no physical origin, and I am of sound mind, I started to question The […]
Is a law banning spanking in South Africa necessary or is our government trying to ingratiate itself with human rights activists? Child spanking has become a topical issue in these shores since the Minister of Social Development announced that her department is spearheading the abolition of corporal punishment. The words […]
[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] September 24 is “Heritage Day” when the various communities in our rainbow nation consciously remember and value their roots in the past, roots that give them […]
By Michael Gryboski — Originally published in Christian Post A retired Army lieutenant colonel with years of experience in the Pentagon believes that American involvement in Syria could have results similar to the Iraq War on religious freedom. Lt. Col. Robert L. Maginnis, who presently serves as senior fellow for […]
[notice]Mike Pothier, research coordinator of the Catholic Parliamentary Liaision Office (CPLO) of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference, suggests commentators may have misread the implications of the IEC lease procurement scandal.[/notice] Since the Public Protector announced her findings of gross mismanagement against the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), […]
It’s been an interesting few days watching the TV and Facebook with regards to Miley Cyrus at the VMA awards ceremony. She’s been a part of our family for quite a few years now, in that we have seen loads of Hannah Montana episodes, watched her movies, listened to her […]
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] Faith is a doing word. Faith is action. My favourite place in Israel is Peter’s Landing. It is the place where Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love me?” Jesus asked Peter that same question three times. Peter answered […]
[notice]As Christians in Egypt reel from a wave of violent attacks by the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood, many international news reports have portrayed the Islamists as victims in the drama that is playing out in Egypt, reports Dr PATRICK SOOKHEDO, International Director of Barnabas Fund, a ministry to persecuted Christian minorities. […]