Originally published in The Christian Post A Texas megachurch has blessed more than 4,000 families within a 20-mile radius of each of its five campuses this Easter by paying off their medical debt totaling more than $10.5 million. Stephen Hayes, senior pastor of Covenant Church based in Carrollton, announced during […]
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Invader snakes inspire land-debate approach — Africa Mhlophe
Part 2 of a two-part series on the land issue Read Part 1 I stay in a suburb that seems infested with poisonous snakes. In my garden, I have encountered a viper and boomslang on two separate occasions. When I shared my predicament on Facebook, some users suggested that I […]
The nameless girl — a testimony of God’s hand in all that happens
A letter from Port Elizabeth artist Susan Smith about painting with a purpose, finding meaning in a setback, and making a difference Dear reader Allow me to start by sharing some of the events that led up to me writing this letter. I have been painting for quite some time […]
First Mighty Men Conference in Eastern Free State launches in record time
There are less than 10 days to go before the first Eastern Free State Mighty Men Conference, called the Maluti Mighty Men, kicks off from April 13 to 15 on the scenic farm Karmel near Fouriesburg. After the final Karoo Mighty Men Conference last year a few friends from the […]
50 Years after their divorce, this couple is ready to say ‘I do’ again
Originally published in Faithwire Harold Holland and Lillian Barnes got married in 1955 after meeting at a restaurant in Salt Lick, Kentucky. By December of that year, they were married. Over the next eight years or so, the couple had five children together. Over time, however, their marriage became strained, […]
Comment invited on ‘Civil Union Amendment Bill’
The deadline for comments on the Civil Union Amendment Bill which seeks to remove the right of state-employed marriage officers to opt out of solemnising same sex marriage, has been extended to April 28 following a request by Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) Comments on the bill which […]
Church leaders pay tribute to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Tributes have been paid to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of the late South African anti-apartheid leader and President Nelson Mandela, who died on Monday at the age of 81 reports the Anglican Communion News Service (ACNS). The Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba, Primate of the Anglican Church of […]
That trapped feeling — 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. Some time ago I saw a letter in a newspaper from a woman who said she felt trapped by life. There seemed […]
Algerian Christian released after serving prison sentence for insulting Islam
Originally published in World Watch Monitor The daughter of Slimane Bouhafs, an Algerian Christian who has spent the last 18 months in prison for insulting Islam and its prophet, has announced her father’s release. “Finally my father … has been allowed back to us,” his daughter, Tilelli, wrote on her […]
Kris Vallotton — Poverty, Riches & Wealth: Book review
Book Review by Andre Viljoen Money is one of those hot potato topics in Christian circles. It also happens to be a very important topic. And so my interest piqued when I was given an opportunity to review the latest book (just released this week) by best-selling author and senior […]