South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
[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 […]
Originally published in Persecution.org Islamist militants of Nigeria’s Boko Haram movement, linked to al-Qaida’s North African branch, this week attacked a Nigerian air force base in the insurgency-wracked north in one of their biggest and most audacious attacks, underlining how Africa seems to be the new battleground for the jihadists. […]
People from various parts of Nelson Mandela Metro gave an hour of their time to show solidarity with a 6-week old baby who was raped recently. Although she may never know any of the individuals who stood at the Donkin Reserve, what is clear is that all of them were […]
[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] The first Christmas Carol was sung from the sky by angels. The words, but not the music, have been preserved for us by Dr Luke, in […]
[notice]Revivalist Shannon-Leigh Barry shares her wit and passion and the pursuits of her 20something heart in a monthly column that speaks to the desires of young adults in today’s Christian society. [/notice] Saturday morning started at the unusual hour of 2am. I never slept much. I was invited to go road […]
As many parts of the African continent are swept by a wave of ‘prophesy’, Zimbabwe is no exception as it has and is continuing to register the advent of many ‘prophets’ in the Pentecostal circles. About a decade ago there were a few prophets known nationwide in Pentecostal churches around […]