Q: My husband and I agree that overall, our marriage is in good shape. But we know we can probably do even better. What are some simple things we can try? Graeme: I like the analogy presented by author Kim Wier. This is the time of year when we think […]
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Is it time for a shift in SA-Israel relations?
Is there reason to believe that recent changes in South Africa’s political landscape could pave the way for a shift in South Africa-Israel relations? Apparently the Israeli government hopes that South Africa’s new coalition government will adopt a different approach to Israel and the war in Gaza than the increasingly […]
‘I forgive him,’ says street preacher of assailant who shot him in head
Almost 10 months after being shot in the head while evangelising on a street corner, Hans Schmidt is sharing his miraculous story. The 27-year-old street preacher and father of two young children told a reporter he’s “still here” because of God’s grace and love. This week, Hans and his wife, Zulya, spoke to ABC15 about what […]
Members of shuttered Rwandan churches gather in homes as leaders quietly protest
Originally published in The Roys Report On a recent Sunday morning, a dozen people congregated in a home in the Nyabisindu neighborhood of Rwanda’s capital city of Kigali to ponder their next steps after the government shuttered numerous churches for noncompliance with health and safety regulations. “We are appalled by […]
Book preview: ‘The Role of Judges in Nation Building’
Gateway News questions passionate nationbuilder and prolific author Thabo Sizo Mahlobo about his latest book, The Role of Judges in Nation Building 1. Tell us a little about yourself My name is Thabo Sizo Mahlobo. Husband to Nthabiseng Mahlobo for over 13 years, and a father to Noluthando, Neo and […]
Church in Namibia seeking God’s guidance for November elections
Dr Shirley Magazi founder of Passover Africa and executive chairperson of the Christian Coalition of Churches in Namibia reports on prayer campaigns focused on Namibia’s upcoming general election The Church in Namibia has embarked on a number of strategic prayer initiatives seeking God’s guidance for the presidential and national elections […]
40-day ‘Appeal To Heaven’ prayer conference kicks off at Cape Town church
Good Hope Christian Centre (GHCC), Cape Town launched its annual 40-day prayer conference, titled “Appeal To Heaven” on Wednesday, September 4 at its Ottery campus. The conference, which continues until Sunday October 13, is a time dedicated to seeking God through prayer, worship, and fasting, says a church spokesperson. In […]
Artful Faith: Where prophetic art and optometry meet
A column in which Marzanne Slabbert explores the enigmatic fusion of faith and art in South Africa. Join her on an artistic journey and explore the many ways in which God is using the visual arts! In a world where the lines between faith and profession often seem blurred, Rejeanne […]
Africa persecution spotlight: Mary’s story
This week we publish the second of two articles by Open Doors SA ahead of the Amka Afrika Prayer Event for persecuted Christians in Africa on September 14 Also see: Pastor Barnabas’s story With the help of Open Doors, we recently told the story of Barnabas, a Nigerian pastor who was violently displaced by […]
‘Why Stand With Israel?’ film explores Biblical truth to debunk ‘diabolical hatred’ of Jews
Originally published in CBN News A new documentary is using specific Scripture to point out the Biblical basis for standing with Israel. CBN News talked with the film’s creator and director who says the timing of its release is no coincidence. Eight years in the making, the production of Why Stand […]