Micah Corbett leads a team of young people who are so full of faith that they look for the most difficult cases during their weekly visits to the Frere Hospital in East London — and they see salvations and healing miracles every week. Most of them had never shared the […]
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‘Cry for freedom’ from Cape Town’s black professionals — Nomvuyo Xabela
Although the word freedom is used, rightfully, in different contexts today, it is a biblical concept. Freedom (of being and doing) is a central theme and value of Christianity (Kingdom citizenship), with Christ redeeming us and setting us free from sin (Galatians 5:1). We see “freedom” demonstrated well in the […]
Mogoeng calls for peace, forgiveness to resolve land issue
Originally published in News 24 Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng says the only way to achieve a truly sustainable solution to the emotive land expropriation issue is through peace, unity and shared prosperity. Mogoeng was the keynote speaker at an event hosted by the Mediation Foundation for Peace and Justice at […]
Section 25: to amend or not to amend — Nomvuyo Xabela
The earth is the Lord’s The planet Earth, according to the Old Testament, is God’s conditional, covenantal gift to humankind. In the same way, the promise of the land of Canaan to the Israelites is conditional. “Although Yahweh (God) gives the land of Canaan to the Israelites as their inheritance, […]
Bethel Church giving R13.4-million to families who lost homes in fire
Originally published in The Christian Post An influential charismatic church is giving $1000 (R13 423) to every household that lost their home in the Carr Fire, a move it says is a “God-sized step of faith.” Bethel Church, which has several thousand members and is home to Bethel Music, announced […]
Why South Africa should not decriminalise prostitution
Writing on the eve of SA’s National Women’s Day, ACDP MP Cheryllyn Dudley explains why legalising prostitution offer no benefits to women — only more profits to organised crime. “I have listened carefully to the many arguments for decriminalisation and am acutely aware of the difficult and even desperate situations […]
China closing churches, seizing Bibles in ‘ambitious new effort’ to eradicate religion
Originally published in Christian Headlines China is in the midst of an “ambitious new effort” to lessen or even eradicate the influence of Christianity and religion from the country, according to an investigation by the Associated Press. An in-depth story by AP described churches being shut down, Bibles being seized […]
Company of Prophets SA holding national conference in Pretoria
The Company of Prophets SA (COP) — a movement that unites and equips prophetic people — is holding its annual national conference at Hatfield Church, Pretoria on August 31 and September 1. The focus of this year’s conference is the seven mountains of society and the main speakers include Dr […]
Christian ‘genocide’: naming Nigeria’s mass slaughter
Originally published in BR Now The mass slaughter of Christians in Nigeria is calculated genocide abetted by the government in the nation that is Africa’s most Christian, cries a growing number of leaders calling on the United States to intervene. Evangelical John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Centre for Christian […]
Ah! Sweet mystery of life — Michael Cassidy
A monthly column by Michael Cassidy, evangelist, author, Christian leader and founder of African Enterprise whose ministry in Africa and the world has spanned more than 50 years. Life is a funny thing. So poignant. So pleasurable. So painful. So full of promise. So made of mystery. I wonder how […]