Special report by Open Doors SA The 2019 Cricket World Cup is moving toward a climax and many of us have chosen our favourite teams (though sadly the Proteas are out of the competition) and cricketers around the world. A shocking reality is that half of the countries (five) participating […]
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Daily ‘Egyptian Dream’ podcast from Africa’s premier soccer tournament
Planet Sport Football Africa (PSFA), a platform that introduces sports fans to Jesus through media, has launched Egyptian Dream, a daily podcast from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2019) in Egypt to keep sports fans up to date with Africa’s top football tournament. “The latest news, interviews, reports and stories from […]
Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother: ‘I wanted an abortion, but God said no’
Originally published in EuroSport Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother has revealed how close she came to having an abortion when pregnant with the Portuguese superstar. Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro said he was an “unwanted baby” but her faith in God meant she refused to go through with the termination. She first […]
Rugby star clarifies apology to fans for saying ‘I love you Jesus’ during Easter
Originally published in The Christianp Post Australian rugby player Samu Kerevi of the Wallabies, who apologised to fans who were offended because he declared “I love you Jesus” during Easter, has clarified his comments after an uproar on social media. “‘For God so loved the world that he gave his […]
New book reveals why Jesus means everything to US Super Bowl winners
Originally published in CBN News Back in February, millions of football fans watched the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl for the first time in history, defeating the legendary New England Patriots. But what also took centre stage was the Eagles players’ bold faith and eagerness to give God the […]
Zanele Hlatshawayo runs to fight depression and save lives
While she runs, she feels free, she feels safe — she is loved, says Zanele Hlatshwayo. “I literally feel God take my hand when I’m running and He is with me until I cross the finish line,” says the ultra-marathon runner and campaigner for people who suffer from mental illness […]
PE pastor running Comrades for smiles
As 20 000 runners gear up for the 2018 Comrades Marathon on June 10, Port Elizabeth pastor Matthew Cullis aims to make the most of his third Comrades attempt by raising money for a cause close to his home and heart. Before Matthew’s son, Joel, was born with a cleft palate, he […]
‘Running has changed my life forever,’ says talented LIV village teen
The LIV-story started with a dream given to Tich Smith in 1997, to build a village for orphan and vulnerable children where they will have a roof over their heads, food to eat, a mother who loves them and where they will come to know God as their Father in […]
Golf champion aims to shine for Jesus
By Grant Winter The next biggest golf tournament in the world after the four Majors is The Players Championship in the United States and Webb Simpson was quick to get his priorities right after winning it on Mother’s day Sunday. First up, I‘m a child of God and He has […]
100-year-old runner, ex-fighter pilot and Christian author sets five world records
Originally published in Fox News A 100-year-old Texas man says he’s on “the top of the world” after breaking five world running records for his age group during a championship meet in Maryland last weekend. Orville Rogers, a Dallas resident who trained bomber pilots during World War II, is proof […]