South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Nearly half the 190 teenagers who attended Groundswell — an inter-church youth camp in a spectacular natural setting near Mbombela, Mpumalanga — made first-time decisions for Christ at the event last weekend. More than 40 adult volunteers served at the camp, which was marketed to local high schools by Grand […]
By Emmanuel Ogebe/Assist News — via Charisma News In a 60-hour killing spree that began last weekend, about 200 Christians were slaughtered in Plateau State even as the US ambassador at large for international religious freedom was departing Nigeria. Ambassador Sam Brownback’s one-week visit was pockmarked with six suicide bombings by […]
Originally published in Faithwire An extraordinary story has emerged of an Iraqi refugee who managed to memorise 87 chapters of the Bible, despite being completely blind. “Fadhil,” whose name has been changed for security reasons, is a refugee in Amman, Jordan who has an innate passion for the Word of […]
The ACDP is disappointed by the United Nations General Assembly’s biased resolution passed on Wednesday, condeming Israel for defending itself against Hamas-led attacks from the Gaza strip, says ACDP MP and international relations spokesperson Cheryllyn Dudley. She said the resolution condemning Israel for excessive violence against Palestinians in recent weeks, […]
It sounds like a great movie for the school holidays, but beware, Show Dogs, which releases in South African cinemas on July 6, may contain scenes that groom children for sexual abuse. Gateway News carried out an investigation into this concern after receiving an email alert from Cause for Justice (CFJ) […]
Verena Salzwedel is a retired teacher and has attended the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown for many years. She is always intrigued by the amazing range of God-given talents employed at the biggest arts festival in the southern hemisphere. And this year she found God intentionally on display in various […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen Leonard Sweet is the author of more than 60 books — this refreshing book is his most personal to date. Sweet grew up as a PK (preacher’s kid), but in his case the preacher was his mother. Mabel Boggs Sweet was an extraordinary woman, who […]
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. I’m writing a book I should’ve written long ago. At one point, while typing away, I felt, ‘Oh my! I can’t believe I’m telling this story- again! ” For the first time in many years I was tired (and bored) […]
Craig Bailie questions whether the Church in South Africa is appropriately engaged in the necessary conversations surrounding issues of social justice. In the second of a 3-part series he reflects on lessons from a breakfast with a difference. — See Part 1 and Part 3 The second of the three events […]
Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column. God wants to hear congregational singing that spans the generations and the genres. But, as could be expected, it is the contemporary generation and genre that […]