International Christian sports media agency 2K Plus International Sports Media has launched a new devotional booklet for sports fans. “A Sporting Month With 2K Plus” is a collection of 28 brief, profound, challenging, and sometimes quirky, reflections from a Christian perspective, says 2K Plus in a press release. The author, […]
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Dubbelle inspirasie by Pretoria Ester Konferensie 2012
Die inspirerende boodskap van koningin Ester wat opgestaan het toe haar nasie haar nodig gehad het, gaan die gehoor op twee vlakke tref by Turn2God se Ester Konferensie in die Staatsteater op vrouedag, Donderdag die 9de Augustus. Elza Meyer, stigter van Turn2God, sal vroue (en hulle mans) bemagtig met ‘n […]
Art that gives glory to God without relying on obvious Christian motifs
DUNCAN STEWART — Sacred Steps – From the shadows and into light Exhibition Venue: Ron Belling Art Gallery, Port Elizabeth (June 28 to July 27, 2012) I have been given an opportunity to review some extraordinary art which is being showcased at the Ron Belling Art Gallery by Port Elizabeth […]
When elbow grease doesn’t work
[notice]A fortnightly devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice] “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” Isaiah 1:18 (NIV) My friend has a theory that when […]
Scarves and beanies blessing to beat Karoo winter chill
A church in Port Elizabeth and a family in Middelburg joined hands in a simple but profound act of blessing some needy people with scarves and beanies to help withstand the Karoo winter chill. Lance Walton, a Port Elizabeth-based member of the Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC) organising team says […]
US judge sentences drunk driver to Bible study
Originally published in Christian Post A judge in South Carolina decided to sentence a drunk driver to more than just eight years in prison, adding that the convicted person must also do a Bible study. Circuit Court Judge Michael Nettles of Rock Hill has included in his sentencing of Cassandra […]
Church leaders condemn political killings in Nelson Mandela Bay
Politically motivated killings in ANC circles in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) were condemned by local church leaders this week in a statement released by Bishop Bethlehem Nopece, Anglican Bishop of Port Elizabeth, on behalf of the NMB Consultation of Christian Churches (NMBCCC). Referring to the recent murder of a senior […]
Two Kenyan churches attacked; at least 17 dead
Barnabas Aid helping victims By Compass Direct News and barnabasaid Attackers with guns and hand-grenades killed at least 17 people and wounded scores more during worship services at two churches on Sunday in Kenya. Three of those killed were children. Two were police officers standing guard over one of the […]
Sports Roundup — July 2, 2012
Rugby Football Cycling Golf Grand Prix Weekend Sport’s Results: Rugby: 30 Vodacom Bulls 40 – 24 Toyota Cheetahs 30 DHL Stormers 27 – 17 MTN Lions 30 Force 17 – 28 Brumbies 30 Crusaders 22 – 23 Hurricanes 29 Rebels 17 – 32 Reds 29 Highlanders 21 – 27 Chiefs […]
Peaceful protests in Pretoria, Cape Town over government’s Israel labelling plans
Political, church and pro-Israeli groups joined in peaceful protest marches in Pretoria on Thursday (June 28) and Cape Town on Friday (June 29) to oppose the proposal by Trade and Industry Minister, Dr Rob Davies, to label goods originating from Israel as made in “Occupied Palestinian Territories”. In Pretoria several […]