Gateway News spoke with Nadine Van der Wateren who was recently selected as one of 30 finalists for the 2023 Mrs South Africa pageant which will take place in November. Nadine a 47-year-old wife of 18 years, mother and career woman from Muldersdrift, Gauteng, says she believes God made a way […]
Testimonies
Testimony: Jailed for her faith, Iranian woman shows love of Jesus to torturers
By Charles Gardner Watching a beautiful and vivacious Iranian woman being interviewed in Israel for the Christian Broadcasting Network, you would hardly believe she has endured torture and imprisonment for her faith. But the face of Marziyeh Amirizadeh lights up with joy as her eyes glisten with the love she […]
TESTIMONY: The empty tomb: ‘I knew that Jesus wasn’t there,’ Jewish believer confesses
By Charles Gardener College lecturer and evangelist Richard Harvey faced two main obstacles as he considered the validity of the Christian faith while at school in Winchester, England. Firstly, he was Jewish – his family (formerly known as Hirschland) fled Germany with the rise of the Nazis and many of […]
TRUE STORY: The girl in the hospital bed– Mark Roberts
As the scent of sickness and death passed through the passageways of the government hospital, I made my way to Ward 3. Instinctively, I covered my nose, to avoid the germs that so keenly sought out willing and naive carriers. Overcrowded beds lined the passageways and family members shed tears […]
CRAMMED WITH HEAVEN: People who change the world
A monthly column in which Jenni Pretorius Hill shares stories of hope which bring Heaven’s perspective to Earth Recently I attended East London’s ‘Inspiration Awards’: a ceremony that “promotes and celebrates the inspirational ventures of NGOs and individuals”, as is stated on the programme brochure. Following the presentations, the audience […]
Learning more about Switzerland — and about God
This is post 2 of 2 in the series “Julita walking for God in Switzerland” Julita walking for God in her “vellies” in land of Switzerland which has forgotten Him Learning more about Switzerland — and about God Julita Kok continues her special report from Switzerland I am thankful to […]
Julita walking for God in her “vellies” in land of Switzerland which has forgotten Him
This is post 1 of 2 in the series “Julita walking for God in Switzerland” Julita walking for God in her “vellies” in land of Switzerland which has forgotten Him Learning more about Switzerland — and about God A special report from Julita Kok from Switzerland where she in on […]
CRAMMED WITH HEAVEN: Painful, beautiful path to teaching destiny
A monthly column in which Jenni Pretorius Hill shares stories of hope which bring Heaven’s perspective to Earth “I was grateful for the mask. The other teachers couldn’t see my dislocated teeth and swollen face. They knew something was wrong, but they never asked.” Nomfundiso I’m sitting on the double […]
TESTIMONY: Giving thanks within seconds of armed attack
On a Friday afternoon three weeks ago Gqeberha (PE) couple Toy and Mart van Vuuren were attacked by two gunmen who accosted them in their car in front of a township finishing school. The men whipped open the front doors of their vehicle moments after the couple had locked the […]
Doing “whatever it takes” to bring the Gospel to people
This is post 3 of 3 in the series “Shodankeh Johnson” ‘Accidental missionary’ honoured for courageous and impactful Christianity Power of love not stopped by barrel of gun in battle for souls Doing “whatever it takes” to bring the Gospel to people Part 3 of a 3-part series based on […]