South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Writing about his experience at his first Mighty Men Conference last year, Port Elizabeth Pastor Afrika Mhlophe said he was struck that the event was all about “lives changed by God’s power and not just a mass camping out of men”. Little did he dream as he shared his experience […]
[notice]A monthly column by Marcel van der Watt, lecturer in the Department of Police Practice at UNISA, former police detective, and current member of the Gauteng Rapid Response Task Team for Human Trafficking.[/notice] Since early childhood I always found great fascination in the ‘human’ ability to endure and persevere despite […]
Church’s right to promote Biblical worldview under fire? In a move that raises concerns about Government intolerance of the church’s right to promote a Biblical worldview, the Department of Justice has ordered an investigation into alleged discrimination against homosexuals at a Christian arts training centre in Bloemfontein. “We respect the […]
Originally published in ZimEye Ciccio, a 12-year-old German shepherd, still turns up each day at church two months after his owner Maria Margherita Lochi, 57, died. He waits in front of the altar at the Santa Maria Assunta church in the village of San Donaci, for his owner to appear. […]
[notice]Dianne Steven reflects back on her first missionary venture[/notice] Detention centre? Deportation? How could this be possible? I had left Brisbane, Australia, by air at 8.15am on January 10 on my way as a newly fledged missionary headed for Tanna, an island in the group known as Vanuatu, in the […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen LEAD ME HOLY SPIRIT— by STORMIE OMARTIANGenre: Christian livingDistributed by Christian Art Media I have always enjoyed Stormie Omartian’s books on prayer. (Power of a Praying Wife, Power of a Praying Parent, etc). In particular, I have appreciated her gift of articulating my heart and […]
[notice]A fortnightly devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice] “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Mark 1:38b (NIV) Are you the kind of person who says “Yes!” to everything? I usually say no before I say yes. I’m hesitant, the cautious type; I don’t […]
[notice]Die deelname van die Living Ball rugbyspan by die eerste Sewes Primier-liga in George verlede maand was die realisering van ‘n droom wat God 10-jaar gelede in Manie du Toit se hart geplaas het. Du Toit is ‘n voormalige sportman en stigter van Living Ball – ‘n bediening wat die […]
Arlene and I and the team at Family Policy Institute wish you and your family God’s very best for the New Year. We pray you will experience His presence, guidance and provision abundantly this year. Arlene and I just returned from Johannesburg where I preached for Pastors’ Theo and Bev Wolmarans […]
Christian groups plan baby safe, awareness campaign Staff at the Mamelodi City Dump say that they find dead babies discarded in the garbage every week and that the problem has been around for years. Patience Maselela, who has worked at the dump for 20 years and secretary, Ladia Ngobemi, who […]