South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent I sense we are entering a season of repentance in the Church, which is both timely and encouraging, because we are called to lead the way in the nation. For judgment begins at the house of God (1 Peter 4:17). It was 75 years ago […]
As a former sports editor, I’m sure you won’t mind if I indulge in a bit of rugby banter. In the midst of so much misery in our troubled world, the Italians gave us something to cheer about with their historic victory at one of the ‘holy sites’ of the […]
By Mark Creech — Originally published in The Christian Post Sometimes Christians think there is never a reason to be fearful or angry. But not all fear is bad; some fears are helpful. The child afraid of running out in the street is saved by fear. Not all anger is […]
At our weekly “Chat” session here at Glenhaven Retirement Centre, the general manager Rene gave her usual announcements. One was this: “We will play background music during mealtimes in the dining room. There will music — not noise” “Music, not noise!”. This was a not-so-subtle commentary on the current sound that […]
Very often, the Church is reminded to stick to her lane, stay out of politics and read the Bible. Unfortunately, the modernday church has done just that and almost completely forgotten about her role and responsibility in national transformation. I have observed, with much sadness, that most Christians and ministers […]
Over a quarter-of-a-century ago, a newly-married Australian couple set off to see the world before they settled down. But once they reached Israel, they never looked back; and they are still there today, sharing the good news of the Jewish Messiah with all who will hear. But before they left […]
Someone said to me, “I never thought I would live through war in my lifetime”. I’m sure it’s a statement many of us are also quoting when we tune in to the various news channels to get an update on world events. When it’s said that the war between Russia […]
I don’t think so. Although there are times when we do feel better prepared to deal with upheaval in our lives and those challenges that appear when least expected. Recently, I had Covid 19 and while I am grateful that it did not develop into a complicated infection, I was […]
“I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David; what he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.”– Isaiah 22:22 NIV It’s a new month and I am so excited to encourage and stir up your faith for the doors God is opening […]
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) is assisting with the rescue of Jewish people in Ukraine where the war is fuelling a surge in numbers of people wanting to “make aliyah” [immigration of Jews to Israel]. I will share news on this aliyah surge as well as on opportunities to […]