South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
[notice] A monthly column by CRAIG DUFFIELD[/notice] Most of us know Pierre Spies for his great rugby triumphs, but for Pierre his passion is Jesus and his purpose is to share Him through his platform of rugby. I must confess that I had never read or heard Pierre’s story or […]
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has asked the Government to name streets after South Africa’s 2012 Olympic champions. “While Government is busy renaming streets and some facilities after people who fought against apartheid in different ways, the ACDP hereby appeals to them to consider honouring these Olympic champions by […]
By Christine Thomasos — Originally published in Christian Post Christian athletes were a major part of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, and Team USA’s athletes managed to bring home multiple gold, silver and bronze medals across a wide range of sports. Although many athletes utilised their faith while training […]
A Nigerian athlete competing in the Olympics for the first time has revealed the importance of her Christian faith – both in the good times and bad. Stanford University-graduate Idara Otu, running in the women’s 4×400 relay which begins on Thursday, was born in the US and only visited her […]
[notice] A monthly column by CRAIG DUFFIELD[/notice] As I write the South African Proteas have started their challenge for the ICC’s world number one Test ranking nation against England in the first of the best of three test match series. This promises to be an intriguing and gripping series as […]
Playing in one of the world’s major tournaments is the dream of every young professional golfer. And playing in the British Open became a reality earlier this year when 26 year-old South African golfer, Andrew Georgiou, grabbed one of the three qualifying spots at a special qualification tournament in Johannesburg. […]
Originally published in Baptist Press The US trials for the London 2012 Summer Olympics are showcasing not only premier athletic talent but faith. Many team hopefuls have been pointing to the heavens and citing their reliance on God. Among them is Brittany Viola, who credits God for her success in […]
Originally published in Christian Post Oscar Pistorius is headed to London to represent South Africa in the Olympics. The double-amputee is the first amputee track athlete to compete after being selected by South Africa’s Olympic committee. “Today is really one of the happiest days of my life! Will be in […]
International Christian sports media agency 2K Plus International Sports Media has launched a new devotional booklet for sports fans. “A Sporting Month With 2K Plus” is a collection of 28 brief, profound, challenging, and sometimes quirky, reflections from a Christian perspective, says 2K Plus in a press release. The author, […]
Worship teams from the United Kingdom and around the world will hold a 30-day Olympic Burn in London from July 14 to August 12 to keep the fire of God’s presence burning continuously throughout the 2012 Olympics. The fireplace was prepared on Saturday, May 26 at the London’s Burning event […]