Book Review by Val Viljoen I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel and have recommended it to a number of friends. The book has two alternating narratives, both taking part in the 19th century, 50 years apart. The earlier story is that of Geesje, who together with her family and large […]
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MOVIEWISE – March 17 2017 (WIN ‘A PERFECT CHORD’ DVD)
[notice]Pieter Pohl, founder of Innovation Films and marketing manager of CMD Entertainment Africa, sheds some light on the latest movies.[/notice] GALLOWS ROAD — IN CINEMA APRIL 7! GALLOWS ROAD — A tale of a tragic crime, revenge, God’s forgiveness and reconciliation. See Ernie Hudson and Kevin Sorbo in this film […]
Free to say ‘gay is not okay’?
John Qwelane’s case is an important one for freedom of speech writes Advocate Nadene Badenhorst in this special report on the issues and implications of this high-profile hate speech hearing. After many years, the controversial case of Qwelane v Minister for Justice & Others finally came before the Johannesburg High […]
Tale of two disciples — Charles Gardner
Rocky turns to the Rock, and runner finds a new direction I never expected to have something in common with tough-guy movie star Sylvester Stallone. But it turns out that — in more ways than one — we have walked the same path! Both of us have slept at a […]
It’s time to stand up, believe and pray
A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan Like never before, in my entire preaching ministry, have I been so excited, so challenged and so fearful as I am at this present moment. The Lord has given us a mandate. He says: “It’s time.” You might […]
Faith driven consumers won’t see ‘Beauty and the Beast’, survey says
Originally published in CBN News An estimated 95% of US faith driven consumers will not buy tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast this weekend because of the “exclusive gay moment” in the film. That figure is the result of a survey of 6 700 people, completed by the Faith […]
Millennials want authenticity, says Nick Hall aka ‘this generation’s Billy Graham’
‘…’That’s why it’s so important to return to the basics of the gospel,’ he says Originally published in The Gospel Herald Nick Hall is passionate about reaching Millennials with the truth of the gospel. “Superficial Christianity is becoming less common — you have to be authentic. They’re looking for something […]
Ciara thankful for ‘God’s grace’ after surviving car accident
Originally published in Christian Today Body Party singer Ciara, who is seven months pregnant, figured in a minor car accident in Los Angeles last Friday. She was driving her white Mercedes SUV and was making a left turn when a grey Volvo SUV suddenly slammed into the front passenger side […]
Ex-Satanist radically saved and baptised
Originally published in CBN News The founder of a satanic church in Texas has converted to Christianity. Jacob McKelvy, formerly known as Jacob No, was instrumental in bringing together a group of “Luciferians” to form a Luciferian church. But on February 5 2017, McKelvy and his wife renounced their ties […]
Iran arrests Christian mother and son for their faith
Originally published in Christian Today Iranian government agents have arrested two newly baptised Christians — a mother and her son –seizing their Bibles and other Christian books. Anousheh Reza-bakhsh and her son Soheil Zagarzadeh Sani — also known as “Veronika” and “Augustine,” respectively — were arrested by Iran’s elite Revolutionary […]