James McGowan aka Piper James a longtime stalwart in the Mighty Men Conference movement in the Western Cape and a man who uses his talent for piping to the glory of God recently sent me a voice note in which he shares a faith-boosting experience he had on Cape Town […]
Testimonies
‘Europe is not post-Christian, it is pre-revival’ — SA missionary
By Isolde Doubell — Originally published in INcontext International Pieter Vermeulen is the fourth generation in his family serving the Lord in Christian ministry. He served among the least-reached peoples of the lower Himalayas for 27 years. “It is a place where the Gospel often advances at great cost. Many believers […]
My physical circumstances don’t determine the goodness of God — Alwyn Uys
“I understand the irony,” said Alwyn Uys, about preaching about healing from a wheelchair. “But I see it as a testimony that your life doen’t have to be perfect for you to pray about someone else’s healing.” The 35-year old author, public speaker, preacher and accomplished athlete who rededicated his […]
Tennis legend Boris Becker says faith deepened in prison
Originally published in God Reports For a man who once ruled Wimbledon’s Centre Court as a teenager, the loneliest moment of Boris Becker’s life came when a cell door at Wandsworth Prison — one of Britain’s toughest facilities — closed behind him for the first time. Becker, the six-time Grand […]
She came to Jesus through sport, now she’s discipling villages through sport
During sports coaching training with OM, Malawi, Zaineb gave her life to Jesus. Today she is using netball and soccer to transform villages for Jesus. This is her testimony as shared with faith-driven storyteller, photographer, and grassroots narrative builder Chris Zuze My name is Zainab, and I want to share […]
Veteran nursing matron reflects on decades of faith and service
Coinciding with the celebration of International Nurses Day this week — on May 12 — Bulelwa Mokori interviewed retired matron Ellen Vina Moyo Nursing veteran Ellen Vino Moyo said her salvation and knowledge of God empowered her to rise to become the first black matron of Mpilo Central Hospital in […]
Desert prayer changes everything for Jewish rebel — Charles Gardner
The story of an investigative journalist’s search for the truth of Jesus Christ after his wife became a believer has already sold over five million copies. The Case for Christ, published by Zondervan and now also a movie, makes for very compelling reading. And, as a fellow journalist, I couldn’t […]
Edward embarking on 2500km cycle trip to pray for SA, youth, world peace
Edward Pozyn, who has been undertaking road-trip missions since Jesus rescued him in 2011 when he was destitute, is preparing for a 2 500km cycle pilgrimage. Edward, 61, said he plans to set out from Kakamas, Northern Cape on Saturday April 4, riding to Cape Town and then to Durban. […]
Hockey player declared dead after collapse shares Holy Spirit encounter
By James Lasher — Originally published in Charisma A routine hockey game in 2022 suddenly became a life-and-death moment for Billy Garaffa — and what followed, he says, transformed his faith forever. Garaffa collapsed on the ice after his heart went into ventricular fibrillation. Doctors later confirmed he was legally dead […]
MEN’S STORIES: ‘See what God can do’
“Families are torn apart. People are sick and broken and depressed. They have lost their jobs. They are in a hole. I know that hole — and there is only one way out.” Street preacher Louis Kunz was speaking to Ethan Black of Kingfisher FM about his years of drunkenness, depression, […]
