Book review by Graham Ries FLYING IN RECOVERY by Helen Phillips Helen writes with the authority of one who has suffered a great deal in life. This comes through in her excellent penmanship. She dispenses her advice and concern for her readers with a clinical, unemotional approach that certainly made […]
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Christians praying publically for nations in global 7:14 initiative
Christians in cities in South Africa and around the world will unite for an hour of public prayer for their nations from 7.14 pm to 8.14pm tomorrow (December 1) as they participate in the global 7:14 prayer initiative. Named after the inspirational intercessory Bible verse, 2 Chronicles 7:14, and timed […]
At Least 45 Christians killed in Plateau State, Nigeria
By Obed Minchakpu — Compass Direct News Fulani Muslim herdsmen along with Muslim soldiers have killed at least 45 ethnic Berom Christians in Plateau state in the past week, Christians in this northern-central Nigerian town said. Smaller attacks beginning on November. 20, reportedly over allegations by Fulani Muslims of cattle […]
Sacrificing to the green gods
[notice]The 17th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP17) is being held in Durban from November 28 to December 9. And to set the scene for this high profile international gathering, a multi faith rally and concert will be held at King’s Park Stadium on Sunday (November 27). Is the highly […]
RevolutionYouth Bash kicks off PE festive season
Awesome music, arts, food and more will be on offer at the Revolution Youth Bash in the parking lot of the Gelvandale Sports Field in Liebenberg Road on Thursday, December 1 from 5pm. The aim of the event is to impact the lives of youth in the surrounding areas, by […]
When culture crosses the line
[notice] Part 2 of a 2-part series by Port Elizabeth pastor, Afrika Mhlophe [/notice] My introductory article on the subject of Christianity and Culture has stirred up an interesting debate. It is important for us to engage these issues because for many years Christianity has been accused of pouring scorn […]
Happy Clapper in East London next week
Popular comedian Aaron McIlroy (The Loser, The Golfer, father in SPUD) will be staging his one-man play The Happy Clapper in East London next week. The show, which is aimed at both Christians and the unchurched, aims, through a combination of humour and “theologically bullet- proof” content, to explain what […]
Looking Back – 10 Significant Events That Changed the Christian World in 2011
[notice]Special Report by Mike Burnard of INcontext Ministries[/notice] 1. MOHATTAM GATHERING On 11 November 2011, more than 70 000 Christians in Egypt joined together in an unprecedented all night prayer meeting in Mohattam, Cairo. This historic event took place in the midst of renewed demonstrations and Coptic Christians facing increasing […]
Live Christ’s values as the world focuses on AIDS — Heartlines
Godly values NGO Heartlines has called on churches and Christian leaders to use World Aids Day on December 1 as an opportunity to get involved in the continuing battle against HIV/AIDS. With an estimated 5.7 million South African people living with the disease and over 600 000 orphans, it continues to […]
Romance, beauty and tears…
[notice]The second part of a 2-part introductory article by Anna Heydenrych whose column will be published fortnightly in Gateway News[/notice] The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller Last week, I introduced the notion that […]