Originally published in Charisma News Popular online challenge Charlie Charlie has lit a firestorm of controversy on the Internet, with mainstream media and social media alike sharing their thoughts on the demon-summoning game. Faith leaders are also speaking about the game, and their advice is all but unanimous: Stay away. […]
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PE learners stand against human trafficking
As part of the Human Rights Day celebration this year, a competition was held for primary and high schools. The theme for the competition was the aspect of Human Trafficking. Learners from the Port Elizabeth schools were invited to submit posters, poems or a rap song to illustrate the dangers […]
The miraculous privilege and power of prayer
[notice]Alf James follows up last week’s article on “Prayer as a Practice of His Presence” with insights on the privilege of prayer and some recent testimonies on the miraculous power of prayer[/notice] Prayer is a miraculous gift from our Holy Father, first taught to us by His Son, our Saviour […]
Solutions, not criticism, will transform nations
[notice] A column by Transformational Entrepreneur Patrick Kuwana. [/notice] Has the church become largely irrelevant in shaping main stream society and culture because we spend more time complaining about the problems and criticising others for not rectifying them rather than bringing the solutions to solve the problems? For as long as […]
Message of the cross powerfully displayed at Comrades marathon
Thousands of people were powerfully impacted by the message of the cross on Sunday (May 31, 2015) as they witnessed Comrades Marathon runners carrying a 2,5m wooden cross along the gruelling 88km route. Three members of Spirit Wind Running Club, Gauteng, took turns bearing the 30kg cross with a front […]
“Young blood” taking over as War Piper for Mighty Men
When James McGowan – better known as Piperjames or Pipey – was asked to pipe Angus Buchan onto the stage at the Mighty Men Conference (MMC WC) in March 2011, a new tradition was forged. And from that moment the accomplished, veteran piper enthusiastically took on the calling of “War […]
Open letter from churches to PE’s new soccer boss mayor
Nelson Mandela Bay church leaders have sent an open letter to Danny Jordaan, congratulating the South African Football Association President on his recent appointment as Mayor of Port Elizabeth and requesting a meeting with him to discuss challenges facing the metro. In recent years the church leaders have on several […]
State can appeal assisted suicide
Originally published in IOL News In the High Court sitting in Pretoria Judge Hans Fabricius on Tuesday granted the government leave to appeal his earlier ruling in which he gave Cape Town advocate Robin Stransham-Ford permission to have a doctor assist him in dying. Is there a place for mercy […]
Retirement is for the wheels of my car, says 80-year-old church planter
Ivan van Vuuren, 80, and his wife, Margaret, 72, are getting ready to establish a new church in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, alongside the Kruger National Park. In fact, God has given them a dream to plant several churches in order to reach the lost — and to establish a mission trip […]
Excellence and pure worship pleasure at Michael W Smith concert
Reflect the glory of God — This was the message that Michael Whitaker Smith had for fans who attended his concert in Cape Town last night, Thursday, 28 May 2015. There was a thick air of anticipation before the band hit their first note. The start of the concert had […]