Christians from Nelson Mandela Bay, Jeffreys Bay and the Gamtoos River valley are expected to congregate at the Kouga Dam wall on Saturday for the so-called Revival Rain meeting from 3pm to 5pm to be led by farmer-evangelist Angus Buchan, said Karoo farmer and Mighty Men coordinator Jannie Moolman who […]
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Alternative hot cross buns are ‘the devil’s work’, says queen’s former chaplain
A former chaplain to the Queen has called alternative fillings in hot cross buns “the devil’s work” as supermarkets stock creative twists on the traditional treat. The alternative buns come with a selection of new flavours, including salted caramel, cheese and chocolate. Dr Gavin Ashenden, who served at St James’ Palace […]
Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigns after finding of inappropriate conduct towards women
Originally published in Eternity News Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston has resigned as global senior pastor of the church following a finding that he had breached the church’s code of conduct for pastors in two instances of inappropriate conduct towards women. The move was announced in a letter to church […]
Julita explores from Cape to Cairo: Episode 5 — Respect for missionaries
Today is exactly two months since I left my home in Kleinmond. Who would have thought that I would be writing you from the city of Mbeya in Tanzania! One year ago today, I was on my “Jesus take the wheel” trip in Namibia and never in my wildest dreams did […]
Enforcing vaccines like bringing back apartheid, says Meshoe at Pretoria protest gathering
Enforcing Covid-19 vaccination is like bringing back apartheid that enforced separation of people depending on skin colour, said the ACDP president Rev K Meshoe at the Union Buildings yesterday. When the University of Johannesburg was called Rand Afrikaanse Universiteit (RAU) during apartheid, he said, it had banned black students “who […]
Just what is music? — Hugh Wetmore
At our weekly “Chat” session here at Glenhaven Retirement Centre, the general manager Rene gave her usual announcements. One was this: “We will play background music during mealtimes in the dining room. There will music — not noise” “Music, not noise!”. This was a not-so-subtle commentary on the current sound that […]
Conference aims to bring solutions for orphans, vulnerable children
Open Home Africa is hosting a one-day conference on March 26 where speakers will discuss struggles faced by vulnerable children, personal experiences of adoptive and foster parents, how to start and orphan care ministry and more. The event at the Antioch Bible Church in Roodepoort, Johannesburg from 8.30am to 3.30pm […]
11-year-old born with heart outside her chest inspiring world
Originally published Godtv.com in For 11-year-old Virsaviya Borun-Goncharova, life has been difficult as she was born with a very rare condition. When doctors found out during her mom’s pregnancy that the baby had a pentalogy of Cantrell, they suggested abortion. Because it is a condition where her heart is outside […]
Malawi cyclone victims receive ‘the greatest gift’
By Edward Mikwamba National Repentance Malawi (NPM) and Great Calling Ministries yesterday ministered at a relief camp for cyclone victims in Chikwawa in southern Malawi and people were very receptive to the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ The team’s visit was inspired by a discussion in which they noted […]
Our big God adventure: episode 15 – God rescues a little Samburu girl from certain death
After a 3-months break, Lydia Venter picks up again on her riveting account of he family’s missionary adventures in Kenya Susan Ndungu became one of my first friends after we met in Njeri where we were invited to go and minister. We immediately clicked and over the years we grew […]