A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. As 2017 comes to a close, I’m finding strange comfort in the realisation that I am not the only one who had a tough year. Last week I could feel myself coming undone — I went through a roller coaster […]
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Top chef inspires cullinary school graduates at LIV Village
Stay passionate about food and be grateful for humble beginnings, chef Luke Nair, head chef at the renowned Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, told graduates at the LIV Village Cullinary School graduation on Tuesday, Nair continued to share his own story of growing up in a township and how […]
Fathers express thanks for historic ACDP paternity bill
African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) Member of Parliament, Cheryllyn Dudley, has made history in South Africa where for the first time a private member’s bill brought by an opposition party has been passed. Not only is the bill on parental leave an historic event, but the passing of the bill […]
“The Weeping Tiger” by Rev Dr Matthews Katjene aims to empower men to make a difference
By Nceba Dladla The expression “tigers don’t cry” inspired this new book by psychologist, church leader and family man Rev Dr Matthews Katjene, which aims to take men on a journey of self-discovery that will improve their relationships with men, women and children, “The Weeping Tiger is an attempt to […]
Researchers believe they have discovered the Star of Bethlehem
Originally published in Christian Headlines The Star of Bethlehem has intrigued scientists and theologians for centuries. Now, researchers believe they have identified what the star was and where in the sky it can be seen today. According to an article by Ron Allen, the founder of the International Star Bible […]
‘I was led by God’: Police officer adopts homeless woman’s newborn baby
Originally published in Christian News A police officer in New Mexico recently adopted a homeless woman’s baby after finding the woman and her male friend shooting up heroin on the street. According to reports, Albuquerque police officer Ryan Holets was investigating a reported robbery at a convenience store in September […]
Let’s Laugh at That — Gateway News Cartoon Corner: December 7 2017
Just when you think you have seen it all as far as politically correct lunacy goes, along comes the Red Cross in Belgium — Read more here. This report was our cartoonist Barry de Jager’s inspiration for today’s cartoon.
Children, entire evangelical families being arrested in Eritrea simply for praying
Originally published in The Christian Post Entire evangelical Christian families, including children, are reportedly being arrested in new persecution tactics being used by Eritrean officials, human rights activists have said. “Since May of this year, nearly 200 Christians have been arrested. The interesting thing about this — they have shifted […]
Belgian Red Cross to remove its iconic crosses to not offend non-Christians
Originally published in The Christian Post The Belgian branches of the Red Cross have been told they must remove the organisation’s iconic red crosses from building walls amid concerns that the Christian symbol will offend non-Christians. Breitbart News reported Monday on a translation of a 7sur7 article where André Rouffart, […]
WATCH: President Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israel’s eternal capital
Originally published in Breaking Israel News In a momentous speech today, President Donald Trump changed decades of US policy by recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The president made this historic announcement from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House with Vice President Mike Pence standing behind him. “I […]