South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
[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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A US-based Bible scholar and missionary, Dr Rollin Gross will present a public lecture on the New Testament and human sexuality at St Nicholas Church, Charlo Port Elizabeth at 7pm on Wednesday (July 4). And on Tuesday (July 3) at 7pm, he will talk on “Why study the Bible?” at […]
Originally published in Charisma News Benny Hinn and his ex-wife, Suzanne, have set the date for their remarriage, which will take place this fall at the church where they were first joined 33 years ago. The wedding is scheduled for Friday evening, October 26, in the sanctuary at Calvary Assembly […]
Originally published in Charisma News The United States Supreme Court voted to uphold the individual insurance requirement of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List), maintains that Obamacare is fundamentally flawed legislation because it makes American taxpayers complicit in the deaths […]